Analyst - Accounting and Finance

Toyota • Buffalo, VA

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About The Position

Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia (TMMWV) is seeking a Cost Management, Financial Analyst to support manufacturing business performance across current and future powertrain programs. The role covers month-end close, financial planning, cost management, forecasting, and business analysis, and serves as a finance partner to Manufacturing, Procurement, Product Planning, Engineering, and leadership stakeholders. The analyst provides timely and actionable financial insights to support decision-making, profitability, financial commitments, and operational KPIs.

The position develops budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans; analyzes and communicates variances, business drivers, risks, and opportunities; supports product and business-unit cost management; and provides financial guidance for sourcing, investment, operational, and new-product decisions. It also develops standardized processes, reporting, and analytics to improve decision-making and support manufacturing performance.

Reporting to the Accounting & Finance Manager, the analyst works with stakeholders across TMMWV, TMC, and other North American manufacturing affiliates. The role operates with substantial autonomy and accountability, requiring the ability to identify issues, assess financial impacts, make data-driven recommendations, and lead cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without Toyota immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and operational data, identify business drivers, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools, including the ability to develop reports, models, and dashboards.
• Strong communication and business-partnering skills, including the ability to explain financial information clearly to stakeholders.
• Problem-solving, organizational, and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous-improvement mindset and experience developing or enhancing processes, reporting, and financial controls.
• Must have the right to work in the United States without requiring Toyota immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, manufacturing finance, cost management, or a related business function.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, battery, or industrial operations finance.
• Knowledge of product cost management, product costing, procurement analysis, capital investment evaluation, or new-product planning support.
• Experience with SAP, including BPC, Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or other ERP and business intelligence systems.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations, financial storytelling, and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities, including accruals, journal entries, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Perform variance analysis and communicate business drivers, risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
• Support product and business-unit cost management by monitoring cost performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and driving cost competitiveness.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Product Planning, Engineering, and leadership teams to provide financial guidance for operational, sourcing, investment, and new-business decisions.
• Develop standardized processes, reporting, and analytics that provide actionable insights and support manufacturing business performance.
• Independently identify issues, evaluate financial impacts, develop data-driven recommendations, and lead cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program, if applicable
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for the entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with a company match and an annual retirement contribution, if applicable
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more
• Tax-advantaged accounts, including Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level