18 Business Optimization jobs in Garden Grove

• Help coordinate and support Crunchyroll's company-wide OKR program, including tracking progress, reporting milestones, and working closely with functional leads.
• Maintain and improve planning tools, timelines, and strategy documents.
• Gather input for the 5-Year Strategic Plan and help summarize key insights for senior leadership.

• Support daily planning processes across the COO organization, such as calendars, budget trackers, and cross-functional reporting.
• Work with partners across HR, Finance, Comms, and Marketing to keep main deliverables on track and aligned with company timelines.
• Capture key takeaways and decisions from leadership meetings, and help ensure action items are followed through.

• Contribute to cross-functional projects aligned with COO and SVP priorities, including organizational design, location strategy, new business opportunities, capability assessments, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Partner with other teams to define project scopes, structure workstreams, and track progress.
• Identify risks, highlight gaps, and support clear communication to keep teams aligned and moving forward.

• You have 5+ years of experience in strategic planning or management consulting in media, entertainment, tech, or direct-to-consumer businesses; MBA is a plus.
• You're experienced in business strategy, scenario planning, roadmap development, and designing operating models.
• You're familiar with OKRs, corporate planning, and business rhythms.
• You're a strong communicator with experience working across teams and levels, including senior leaders.
• You translate complex ideas into clear presentations, tools, and messages that bring strategy to life.
• You're experienced with tools like Excel (can write advanced macros)/Sheets, Slides, and platforms that support project planning and collaboration.
• You have experience driving impact through strategic planning, business operations, or program management.

• Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
• Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
• Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Health Saving Account HSA program
• Health care and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) plan, with employer match
• Employer paid commuter benefit
• Support program for new parents
• Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

• Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
• Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
• Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.
• Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.

• -Establish vision and strategic direction for each business sector
• -Conduct market research and analysis for business planning and strategy
• -Forecast market trends and manage risks based on economic, industrial, and consumer insights
• -Derive product differentiation strategies through industry and competitive analysis, benchmarking, and MI/CI
• -Identify new business opportunities through global and local market analysis
• -Develop new business ideas, business model establishment, feasibility analysis, and execution strategies
• -Discover and execute brand collaborations/investments that align with group portfolio and expansion strategy
• -Collaborate with headquarters and subsidiaries to drive global business expansion

• - Minimum 10 years of experience in business planning and strategic planning in the global FMCG industry
• -Experience in new business development, business model establishment, feasibility analysis, and execution
• -Expertise in global brand marketing and consumer behavior research
• -Strong ability to collaborate with diverse organizations and communicate effectively
• -Fluency in English or Korean to collaborate with HQ (Korea) and regional stakeholders
• Preferred Qualifications:
• -Experience utilizing data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, R (including Tableau, Power BI)
• -Experience in CRM data analysis and market research
• -Additional foreign language proficiency preferred

• Health/Dental/Life 100% covered
• Salary: DOE
• 401K

Summary of Job Description: The Vice President, Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning is responsible for the company's financial and strategic planning covering both corporate and operations finance. This position works with leaders within FAST as well as in Operations and other departments to generate financial and operating insights as the basis for decision-making, financial improvement opportunities, and enhancement of the business. The Vice President, Financial Analysis & Strategic Planning leads a team of managers and professionals, coaching and developing associates to elevate their performance.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Leads the company's financial planning by taking a forward-looking perspective to the company's financial situation on a global basis. Oversees all financial analysis related to improving the company's financial performance. Develops future finance strategies and processes in collaboration with CFO. Integrates finance services and support across FAST and with other departments (Ops, RD, etc.) providing effective customer service. Promotes effective flow of communication related to financial planning across the company.
2. Updates the five-year strategic plan on a semi-annual basis. Develops growth plans based on assumptions and metrics.
3. Leads the Financial Planning and Strategy team (Corporate and Operations Finance, Analytics and Strategy) by managing, coaching, and developing associates, including managers and professionals. Responsible for hiring and retaining staff and developing and elevating associate performance to support the company's growth strategies.
4. Responsible for Corporate Finance, leading the company's AOP and budgeting process, responsive to changing needs and to the company's evolution and growth. Provides financial modeling and analysis to senior leaders to support their decision making related to achieving the company's growth goals and targets. Oversees the Corporate Finance team's preparation of current and two year financial forecasts and reporting in support of senior leadership's decision making. Uses analytical tools to create dashboards and analyses to support decision making.
5. Responsible for Operations Finance, working with Operations leadership to provide financial analysis that drives operating efficiencies and sales growth. Oversees the Operations Finance team's preparation of financial reports on Operations results on a periodic basis. Works with Operations Finance to communicate business results on a Zone, Region, and Area basis and provide recommendations for operational efficiencies and business enhancement. Oversees analysis related to the economic impact of initiatives undertaken by Operations (e.g., opening new stores) and provides operational insights derived from the analysis. Works with Operations Finance team to train and coach Operators to enhance their financial skills, as well as in identifying and delivering financial improvements to the restaurants.
6. Leads or participates in the formulation and implementation of strategic business initiatives and contributes to the strategic planning process. Address discrete business problems and challenges thought processes when appropriate.
7. Conducts research on key competitors and compares the company's market position to its competitors. Researches competitors' customer satisfaction, sales, market penetration and growth. Monitors and interprets current industry trends.
8. Leads major company-wide, cross-functional projects with significant impact on the company's future when appropriate.

How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance and MBA required
• Minimum fifteen years of finance experience, preferably in a multi-state, multi-entity retail/hospitality environment with increasing management responsibility
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: E1: $242,500 - $384,000 / Annual

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team via email at

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Job Duties: The Senior Analyst of Corporate Financial Planning will provide analytical support with specific responsibilities as follows: Support the financial planning, analysis, and information management activities of the Company, including collaboration with the real estate divisions (Apartments, Office, Retail, Corporate Business Properties, Community Development) and corporate back office groups (accounting, tax, legal, etc.) Assist in completion of the quarterly forecasts, annual budgeting processes, operating plan variance analyses, and special projects Enterprise-level consolidation of financial projections for executive reporting, presentations, and analysis Heavy exposure to the corporate consolidation model, including weekly cash forecasting, financial ratio projections, downside scenarios, and sensitivity analysis Prepare presentation materials and supplemental exhibits / analyses for the senior management team to deliver in quarterly Board of Directors meetings. 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"I can succeed as a Business Analysis/Analytics Managerat Capital Group."

As a Business Analysis/Analytics Manager , you will play a key role in supporting distribution and business management leadership, on decision support and annual and long-term business planning. You will collaborate with a team of associates and cross-functional partners to influence senior leadership on decision-making and problem-solving strategic business issues. You will facilitate and contribute to projects by providing market assessments, projections, and ad-hoc strategic analysis to drive projects to completion. Your knowledge of North America Client Group (NACG) and our data will be critical to support inbound requests from NACG Management Committee (MC) and Executive Office stakeholders. Every day, you'll work with departments across NACG to deliver relevant and timely information and analysis.

"I am the person Capital Group is looking for."

• You are a problem solver who is able to frame and execute approaches to address varied business questions. Your colleagues turn to you for sound recommendations based on facts.
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where critical thinking and proactive teamwork is essential for success.
• You can independently build complex forecast models leveraging business assumptions, key drivers and financial data, and work well across cross-functional disciplines to implement in a timely fashion.
• You can work through ambiguity.
• You adapt with business trends and opportunities, perform moderate to highly complex analytics, and sharing options or recommendations with the potential outcomes.
• You translate large data sets into clear and concise deliverables to be easily consumed by business partners.
• You've worked with peers to consistently look for ways to enhance work processes, utilize the appropriate tools/technology, and improve overall service delivered to our internal and external client groups.
• You proactively learn what matters to your audience. You leverage this intel to anticipate questions and ensure you're providing ample context upfront.
• You are thorough with a strong attention to detail, ensuring that all critical tasks and communications sent to leadership are meticulously reviewed and accurate, reflecting the highest standards of quality and precision.
• You pride yourself on building meaningful relationships and establishing trust.

In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital's annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

* Temporary positions in Canada and the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Director of Finance & Business Analysis and Operational Support, West Coast Join to apply for the Director of Finance & Business Analysis and Operational Support, West Coast role at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts . Company Description Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is part of a global portfolio with 90 properties and 34 more planned, spanning 30 countries. The brand offers luxurious experiences from Hawaii to Canada, London, and the UAE. Raffles Hotels & Resorts, established in 1887, is renowned for its historic and cultural significance, emphasizing local heritage and sustainability. Job Description The role oversees data analytics related to Hotel Operational Finance for the US and Canada, based in California (preferably L.A., San Diego, or San Francisco). It involves supporting the Vice President Finance, US and Puerto Rico, and collaborating with regional leaders. The position may require travel and involves project implementation, performance monitoring, ROI analysis, and acting as a temporary finance leader in hotels. The candidate will lead data analytics teams, implement data systems, and promote data-driven decision-making to enhance business performance. Qualifications Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in Data Science, IT, Economics, Business, etc. Accounting or finance degree or equivalent experience. 5+ years in financial analysis, accounting, or related fields. Proficiency in MS Office, SQL, Tableau, and data visualization tools. Strong communication skills, discretion, and experience working in union environments. Additional Information Location: Home-based in California, near L.A., San Diego, or San Francisco. We value diversity and inclusion. Seniority level Director Employment type Contract Job function Finance and Sales Industries Hospitality Note: The job posting is active; no indication of expiration is present. #J-18808-Ljbffr