[Remote] Strategic Planning Analyst (Contract Role)

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crunchyroll is a company dedicated to delivering the art and culture of anime to a passionate community of over 100 million fans. They are seeking a Strategic Planning Analyst (Contract) to support headcount planning, budget tracking, and financial operations in the Office of the COO, collaborating with various leadership teams.


Responsibilities

  • 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

Skills

  • 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
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
  • Ability to work well across teams and communicate effectively at all levels
  • Familiarity with workforce and finance tools like Greenhouse, Workday, or SmartSheets a plus

Benefits

  • Performance bonuses
  • Employer matched retirement savings
  • Time-off programs
  • Progressive health benefits and perks

Company Overview

  • Crunchyroll is a video service provider for Japanese animated productions and Asian media services. It is a sub-organization of Ellation. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.crunchyroll.com.

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  • Crunchyroll has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 17 in 2025, 15 in 2024, 6 in 2023, 8 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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