Business Planning Analyst

Our Mission is to be #1 by creating a better life for our customers. At LG Electronics, we make products and services that make lives better, easier and happier through increased functionality and fun.

Put simply, we offer the latest innovations to make Life Good ! As a global leader, we strive for greatness not only in the products we make but in our people.

That is why we are currently seeking the newest innovator to join our dynamic team as a Home Appliance Business Planning Analyst.

What we can offer you :

Culture for Growth Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits Every Voice Matters Global Reach

The Opportunity

We are currentlyseeking a Business Planning Analyst to join our dynamic team in Buffalo Grove, IL as part of our Home Appliance R&D Team !

The Business Planning Analyst is primarily responsible for coordination of overall business planning including financial and operational management area.

In addition, this role works closely with NJ accounting / planning department and facilitate budget / expense process

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Accounting :

• Prepare financial reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Annual) and coordinate with the accounting team
• Analyze and monitor all financial and budget related items to track and manage all expenses within the budget plan
• Create daily expense vouchers and serve as a first approver for all invoiced for HA R&D Lab
• Report variance and trend analysis of financial results versus forecast and target using general ledgers
• Collect budgets and reports for annual business planning and budgeting and communicate with respective teams in US and HQ
• Preparing Annual budget plan

2. Planning and Facility Operation :

• Support HA R&D Lab in administrative matters and coordinate department workshops, events, etc.
• Updating / creating internal policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities for HA R&D Lab.
• Other duties as assigned

3. Inventory management :

• Tracking all inventories in / out status including approval process
• Monitor the proper level of inventory retention
• Conduct all destruction related process

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (3+years’ work experience)
• Prefer to have knowledge of financial planning & analysis concepts
• Proactive and confident with excellent interpersonal skills
• Advanced proficiency using MS office programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Bilingual English / Korean required

Pay range $63,00 - $84,000, In addition to base pay this role is eligible for a bonus / commission plan

At LG Electronics, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected.

We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law or other protected traits / characteristics.

Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, we have implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics.

In addition to the above, we believe that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs.

We consider geographic pay differentials in final offers. Because we operate in many geographies and have many business units across the United States, where applicable, may not reflect the specific business or geography differential that will apply to the final offer.