Business Planning Manager Jobs in Alabama

INTRODUCTION

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

A crafted employee experience designed to foster professional growth, a focus on health & well-being and an internal community that will set you up for success.

We offer an environment that enables colleagues to demonstrate their capabilities, focus on their work and create value. At LG, you're encouraged to take a creative and individual approach to challenges with strong emphasis placed on performance and skill—and equal, merit-based opportunities across the board. We want our colleagues to grow with our global business. That's why we deliver sure rewards for exceptional performance and offer industry-leading benefits. Come join the team!

THE OPPORTUNITY:

LG Electronics Alabama Inc. (LGEAI) is seeking an experienced Financial Planning Manager to serve as the primary financial advisor to our Financial Planning team under CFO department. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this high-impact individual contributor role requires a seasoned FP&A professional who can independently lead planning cycles, influence senior stakeholders, and drive financial rigor across a complex corporate finance environment.

This position is best suited for a finance leader who has operated in established U.S. corporate settings and understands how to translate corporate strategy into disciplined financial execution.

The role demands strong executive presence, sound business judgment, and the ability to move seamlessly between detailed analysis and strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead finance partner to Finance and Corporate Strategy leadership, providing strategic and financial guidance
• Own the monthly forecast, annual budget, and long-range planning processes for supported functions as well as P&L management
• Deliver rigorous variance analysis with clear identification of performance drivers, risks, and corrective actions
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to evaluate financial planning, cost optimization, and corporate investments
• Partner with corporate leadership to align financial initiatives with corporate objectives such as business P&L analysis/ reporting
• Provide executive-ready reporting and presentations to senior leadership, including clear business recommendations
• Strengthen financial discipline across supported functions by improving reporting accuracy, accountability, and KPI visibility
• Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities and financial efficiency improvements
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Finance to support corporate-level financial strategy and performance management

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related business discipline
• Must be knowledgeable regarding financial structure, accounting concepts to work on financial planning tasks
• 7+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience within a U.S.-based corporate organization
• Demonstrated ownership of full-cycle budgeting and forecasting processes
• Experience directly supporting finance, corporate strategy, or senior leadership
• Strong understanding of U.S. financial planning practices, cost accounting concepts, and performance management frameworks
• Advanced financial modeling expertise and strong Excel proficiency
• Experience working within ERP-driven environments and large financial data sets
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders through clear, data-driven recommendations
• Ability to work onsite in Huntsville, AL (No Hybrid or Remote)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a U.S. corporate finance environment
• Background partnering with senior leadership or corporate management
• Exposure to financial planning, cost optimization, or corporate efficiency initiatives
• MBA or CPA strongly preferred

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Confident, business-facing finance professional with executive presence
• Operates with a high degree of independence and accountability
• Strong commercial acumen and practical understanding of financial drivers
• Comfortable challenging assumptions and influencing decisions at the leadership level

COMPENSATION

• Recruiting Range: $100,000—$113,000 USD

BENEFITS OFFERED FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

BENEFITS OFFERED TEMPORARY/CONTRACTORS:

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

Applicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at: 973-477-7090 or support@lg4me.freshdesk.com. This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries.

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

In addition to the above, LG believes 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. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.