Financial Analyst 3 (Korean bilingual)

Job Title : Financial Analyst 3

Work Schedule: Fully Onsite

Top Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Budget Forecasting
• P&L Management

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze marketing programs using profitability, ROI/KPI metrics, historical performance, and strategic growth objectives to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and allocate marketing and promotional budgets, ensuring alignment with business objectives and expected ROI.
• Manage and improve Market Development Fund (MDF) processes, including budget tracking, data management, communication, and variance analysis.
• Consolidate monthly and annual MDF forecasts by account and product category to support financial planning.
• Monitor marketing program performance, spending trends, and financial results to identify opportunities for cost optimization and profitability improvement.
• Prepare and publish daily, bi-weekly, and monthly financial reports covering MDF utilization, budget status, forecast accuracy, financial metrics, and channel spending.
• Conduct financial and operational analyses, including P&L performance, revenue and expense forecasting, and investment-related evaluations.
• Develop financial models, spreadsheets, charts, and presentations to communicate findings and actionable recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Evaluate strategic initiatives based on profitability, financial risks, ROI, and business performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, or related functions.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management skills.
• Solid understanding of financial and general accounting principles, financial reporting, and business performance metrics.
• Experience managing budgets, tracking expenditures, and performing variance analysis.
• Ability to consolidate and analyze complex financial information from multiple data sources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience preparing financial reports and management presentations.
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and demonstrate initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Experience with MDF management, marketing financial analysis, promotional budget allocation, or ROI evaluation.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and presenting financial recommendations to senior management.