Strategic Planning Analyst (Contract Role) at Crunchyroll, LLC

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

55.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Operations, Business Planning, Workforce Management, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Attention to Detail, Organization, Communication

Industry

Entertainment

Description

About Crunchyroll Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love. Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime! About the role We're looking for a Strategic Planning Analyst (Contract) to support the planning function in the Office of the COO. This contract role will include managing headcount planning, tracking budgets, and supporting financial operations. Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Planning, you'll work with Finance, People, and Marketing leadership. What you'll do Track and manage headcount, open roles, and hiring activity Work with People Services to keep data accurate and up to date Provide clear visibility into active roles and the hiring pipeline Reconcile budgets weekly and track spend across cost centers Partner with team leads to validate entries and flag discrepancies Report on actuals, build pivot tables, and support ad hoc analysis Handle light accounting tasks tied to chargebacks and fund allocations Respond to data requests with accurate, timely reporting About You We get excited about candidates, like you, because... 2+ years of experience in financial operations, business planning, workforce management, and/or related disciplines (preferred within media, tech, or entertainment industries) Advanced Google Sheets / Microsoft Excel skills — pivot tables, formulas, workflow automation, and creating clear, executive-ready data visuals Familiarity with workforce and finance tools like Greenhouse, Workday, or SmartSheets a plus Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through Ability to work well across teams and communicate effectively at all levels #LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-remote The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks. Pay Transparency - Los Angeles, CA $43—$55 USD About our Values We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We value 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. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. Questions about Crunchyroll’s hiring process? Please check out our Hiring FAQs: https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights: https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/22978/v1_0/docs/spe-jobs-privacy-policy-update-for-crpa-dec-21-22.pdf Please beware of recent scams to online job seekers. Those applying to our job openings will only be contacted directly from @crunchyroll.com email account.

Responsibilities

The Strategic Planning Analyst will track and manage headcount, open roles, and hiring activity while reconciling budgets and tracking spending across cost centers. This role involves working closely with team leads to validate entries and respond to data requests with accurate reporting.