Strategic Planning Analyst (Contract Role)

Summary Crunchyroll is seeking a Strategic Planning Analyst for a contract role within the Office of the COO. This position involves managing headcount planning, tracking budgets, and supporting financial operations. The analyst will work closely with Finance, People, and Marketing leadership, focusing on data accuracy, budget reconciliation, and ad hoc financial analysis to provide clear visibility into hiring and spending. Must Have • 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 • 2+ years of experience in financial operations, business planning, workforce management, and/or related disciplines • Advanced Google Sheets / Microsoft Excel skills • Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through • Ability to work well across teams and communicate effectively at all levels Good To Have • Familiarity with workforce and finance tools like Greenhouse, Workday, or SmartSheets • Experience preferred within media, tech, or entertainment industries Perks • performance bonuses • employer matched retirement savings • time-off programs • progressive health benefits and perks 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. 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