Senior Manager Business Planning (Korean Bilingual)

The role

This Senior Manager leads business planning, forecasting, budgeting, and risk analysis to support strategic decisions. The role involves analyzing market intelligence and financial data to communicate business results to local management and Korean headquarters.

What you will do

• Provide market and business intelligence on automotive and EV industry trends.
• Analyze customer programs, pricing, profitability, and business drivers.
• Incorporate industry insights into business planning and strategic growth initiatives.
• Assess business opportunities and risks through scenario analysis.
• Develop and maintain business plans, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans.
• Analyze financial, economic, operational, and workforce data.
• Lead complex financial analyses and provide management recommendations.
• Serve as a cross-functional business partner across Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and Finance.
• Prepare and deliver management reports in English and Korean.
• Develop and implement improved processes for financial analysis and reporting.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight years of professional finance experience.
• Fluency in English and Korean.
• Ability to provide market and business intelligence and translate insights into strategic plans.
• Strong understanding of B2B manufacturing business drivers.
• Advanced skills in business planning, forecasting, opportunity assessment, risk analysis, and scenario modeling.
• Ability to evaluate business plans, investment opportunities, and resource requirements.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cash flow planning, financial performance tracking, and revenue recognition principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, data analysis, and reporting tools including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop and improve processes, procedures, and performance measures.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with various departments and Korean headquarters.

Nice to have

• Master of Business Administration or a relevant professional credential, such as Project Management Professional, Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, or another recognized financ
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Experience with business intelligence or enterprise planning systems such as SAP.
• Strong knowledge of the automotive industry, including OEM customers, vehicle programs, production volumes, market trends, and competitive dynamics.
• Strong customer and commercial orientation.

Benefits

• No-cost employee premiums for medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits for you and eligible dependents.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching.
• Paid Time Off program including company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives.
• Access to confidential mental health resources.
• Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Paid parental leave.
• Support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Before you apply

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• The employer will not sponsor applicants for a work visa.

About the company

LG Magna e-Powertrain USA, Inc. is a newly established US subsidiary and joint venture between LG Electronics Vehicle Solution and Magna International. It provides engineering, sales, and quality solutions for electric vehicle products.