[Coupang] Financial Planning (Eats Finance)

Company Introduction

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We take pride in being a large-scale global listed company based on a startup culture. This is our growth engine that allows us to maintain the agility of our founding days while continuously launching new services and expanding our business. Every Coupang employee is given the opportunity to possess an entrepreneurial spirit and drive new innovations and initiatives. The boldness to dive into work without hesitation to achieve results is the very essence of how Coupang works. At Coupang, you will witness yourself, your colleagues, your team, and the entire company growing every single day.

Every Coupang employee is sincere about Coupang's mission to create the future of commerce. We are solving customer problems, challenging traditional notions and conventions, and pushing beyond achievable limits. If you desire an amazing work experience in an always-on, high-tech, and hyper-connected world, join Coupang right now.

Organization Introduction

The Coupang Eats FP&A team works closely with business and finance organizations to support the growth and financial performance of the Eats business in Korea and Japan. We focus on future-oriented planning and analysis, connecting and analyzing the impact of business and operational status on the P&L.

The team integrates various perspectives across the business to establish the management perspective and Outlook for the Korea and Japan Eats business. We also operate rapidly changing planning processes, such as the 3-year Long-Range Plan (LRP), annual Budget, quarterly Latest Best Estimate (LBE), and weekly Forecast updates. This position provides direct responsibility for specific P&L areas along with broad experience across the entire Eats business. You will collaborate closely with FP&A leaders, build partnerships with senior leaders, contribute to the preparation of management reporting materials, and receive autonomy to improve financial models and FP&A processes.

Job Description

1. Management of Forecast and Planning for Core P&L Items

You will take a proactive role in managing the Forecast, planning, and performance analysis for the Korea Fixed Costs area, and perform management tasks for Tech Costs in Korea and Japan, as well as Headcount and other fixed costs, alongside the FP&A Lead.

You will establish Driver-based Forecasts by connecting business and operational assumptions to financial performance and derive key risks and opportunities.

You will collaborate directly with senior functional leaders regarding manpower planning, technology investment, resource allocation requirements, and the resulting financial impacts.

1. Supporting the Establishment of Management Outlook for the Korea and Japan Eats Business Overall

You will collaborate with the FP&A Lead to support the establishment of a comprehensive management perspective, Forecast, and Outlook for the Korea and Japan Eats business.

You will collect various information from finance and business organizations and analyze key factors affecting growth, investment, and profitability.

You will derive and share major changes, risks, opportunity factors, and their impact on the company-wide P&L.

1. Participation in the Full FP&A Planning Cycle

You will support the 3-year Long-Range Plan (LRP), annual Budget, quarterly Latest Best Estimate (LBE), and weekly Forecast update processes.

You will analyze how business outlooks are changing, why they are changing, and the impact of those changes on the P&L.

You will contribute to the preparation of management reports, Deep Dives, and financial analysis materials, thereby supporting decision-making for Eats management and Coupang senior finance leadership.

1. Building and Improving Financial Models and FP&A Processes

You will build and continuously improve financial models for your assigned areas, and redesign existing methods to introduce better solutions when necessary.

You will improve Forecast methodologies and contribute to advancing the planning and management reporting processes.

You will utilize data, automation technology, and Generative AI to streamline repetitive tasks and build an environment where you can focus on more strategic, future-oriented analysis and business partnering.

Qualifications

6+ years of relevant finance experience, including experience in Forecast, planning, and P&L analysis.

Excellent business partnership skills, financial modeling skills, and Excel proficiency.

Ability to analyze Operational Drivers by connecting them to financial performance.

Ability to structure and solve ambiguous problems.

English communication skills.

Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Application Process and Information

Application Process

Document Screening - Phone Interview - In-person (Video) Interview – Final Offer

The application process may vary by job function and is subject to change depending on the schedule and circumstances.

Application schedules and results will be provided individually via the email address registered in your application.

Notes

This job posting may close early once recruitment is complete.

If there are any false statements in your application, your employment may be canceled.

Job applicants eligible for employment protection (veterans, persons with disabilities, etc.) may receive preferential treatment in hiring in accordance with relevant laws.

Job title and scope of responsibilities may change considering the candidate's overall career, experience, and other circumstances. If such changes are necessary, the candidate will be communicated with at an appropriate time before the final offer notification.

Hiring may be restricted if the candidate does not possess the legally required qualifications for hiring and job performance.

The employment type is a regular position, which includes a 12-week probationary period. However, if necessary for business reasons, the aforementioned probationary period may not be applied, or may be shortened or extended.

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Document Return Policy

This notice is in accordance with Article 11, Paragraph 6 of the 『Act on the Fairness of the Recruitment Process』.

We inform job applicants who were not ultimately successful in our recruitment that they may request the return of submitted recruitment documents in accordance with the 『Act on the Fairness of the Recruitment Process』. However, this does not apply if the documents were submitted via a website or email, or if the applicant submitted them voluntarily without our request. In cases where recruitment documents are lost due to natural disasters or other reasons not attributable to the company, they shall be deemed returned.

A job applicant requesting the return of recruitment documents pursuant to the main text of Paragraph 2 above must complete the Recruitment Document Return Request Form [Form No. 3 of the Enforcement Rule of the Act on the Fairness of the Recruitment Process] and submit it via email ( recruitingops@coupang.com ). Upon confirmation of submission, the documents will be sent to the designated address via registered mail within 14 days. Please note that the cost of registered mail shall be borne by the recipient.

In preparation for return requests from job applicants pursuant to the main text of Paragraph 2, the company will store the original recruitment documents submitted by the applicant for 180 days from the date the recruitment decision is finalized. If no request for the return of recruitment documents is made by that time, all recruitment documents will be destroyed without delay in accordance with the 『Personal Information Protection Act』.

However, the contents of Paragraphs 1 through 4 apply only when the labor-related laws of the Republic of Korea are applicable. They do not apply in other cases.