- Lead role in all aspects of managing expenses for highly complex and business-critical areas. This includes reviewing that capital investments align to company initiatives and strategic objectives.
- Build credibility and business partnership by providing financial expertise, being responsive and solution-oriented, thorough communication, and challenging business units appropriately.
- Develop expense plans: annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and utilizing enterprise data and financial technology (Hyperion, SmartView, SAP) to build sustainable, quality processes.
- Serve as a financial consultant by developing a deep understanding of business unit objectives and its cost structure, and providing financial analysis to support key business decisions.
- Provide financial/analytical insight and guidance for project cost-benefit analysis/business cases (NPV, ROI). Challenge assumptions, validate rationale, and identify risks and opportunities in the plan and forecasts. Integrate multiple views and perspectives into a consistent forecast narrative to clarify complex and involved situations.
- Maintain accurate HC records to support workforce planning.
- Partner and collaborate with other FP&A groups and Business Unit leaders to manage the development of short- and long-range planning deliverables.
Performance Measurement and Reporting - Lead role in management and development of financial planning discipline for the OPEX team.
- Lead executive-level discussions by leveraging data to drive business insights while bringing visibility and transparency to costs. Lead focused discussions on opportunities/risks.
- Lead development of monthly and quarterly reports providing analysis at a consolidated as well as individual business unit level.
- Support consolidations and in-depth analysis of OPEX reporting.
- Lead and administer effective planning/forecasting processes in terms of timing, frequency, and depth of information provided.
Special Projects - Lead special projects to identify and drive solutions.
- Develop automated reports and visualization by business unit, function, and Tech capital investment projects as needed.
- Develop and drive discussions that influence the desired outcome on assigned projects through partnering with stakeholders.
- Lead oversight of financial planning systems maintenance.
- Provide inputs and lead in testing system/process enhancements ensuring accuracy and efficiency in place.
What you bring - Bachelor's degree required.
- 5+ years of relevant work experience (in a similar field and/or industry).
- Solid financial and analytical skills.
- Experience/Aptitude for Microsoft Products, especially Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience/Aptitude for Financial Planning, and Reporting systems (i.e. Hyperion Planning, SmartView, SAP).
- Experience/Aptitude in visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Ability to communicate across the organization and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written, and oral communication, presentation, ability to influence, and change management skills.
Added bonus if you have - Advanced degree preferred (CPA, MBA).
What we'll bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include: - A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
- Vehicle purchase & lease programs.
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
- Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable).
- Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
- Relocation assistance (if applicable).
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Sr. Financial Analyst - Plano, United States - Toyota North America
Description
Overview
Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
What we're looking for
Collaborates, influences, and challenges business units to present an accurate and unbiased view of operating expense plans, supported by financial analysis and appropriate profitability/productivity metrics. Drives enterprise alignment and accountability in cross-functional OPEX planning and serves as a key advisor to Senior Management and Department heads by enabling informed budget and investment decisions as well as linking day-to-day to short-term and long-term business strategies.
Strong finance background with FP&A experience and proven leadership ability will be essential. FP&A experience should include annual planning cycles, monthly & quarterly forecasting, and monthly variance analysis. Leadership ability should be demonstrated through the ability to build rapport, influence business partners, and full ownership of an assigned area. Must be able to support various requests working with large data sets and help business leaders establish meaningful effectiveness/productivity metrics to optimize resources while maintaining performance. Must possess an analytical and collaborative mindset to drive breakthrough solutions and champion new and innovative ideas.
What you'll be doing
Strategic Expense Management - Financial Planning and Analysis