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 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 Korean Bilingual 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.

Korean-English bilingual proficiency is required, as this role will collaborate closely with Korean headquarters and global stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and execution across regions.

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)
• Korean-English bilingual proficiency required (verbal and written)

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

Please note: While this position is posted as a Korean Bilingual Financial Planning Manager role, we will also consider candidates at the Senior Financial Planning Analyst level. The final title and compensation range will be determined based on the level of experience and qualifications.

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