Manager, Business Planning

DENSO • United States,

4d • $123,000 - $153,000

About The Position

The Manager, Business Planning leads profit planning activities for an assigned Business Unit within DENSO North America. The position develops and manages mid-term, annual, and monthly profit plans, monitors performance against plan, and provides financial insight to Business Unit and Business Group leadership to support decisions and financial objectives.

Working under the guidance of the Corporate Planning Department while embedded in the Business Unit, the Manager collaborates across finance, manufacturing, sales, engineering, and corporate functions. The role leads and develops a Profit Planning team, oversees planning and reporting processes, and helps align operational execution with financial targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
• At least six years of progressive experience in financial planning, budgeting, controlling, or related finance roles.
• At least two years in a leadership position with direct reports, as stated in the initial qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning theories, processes, and terminology.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including the ability to interpret potentially conflicting data and maintain attention to detail.
• Proficiency with financial systems, advanced Microsoft Excel, and data analysis tools; advanced experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is also stated.
• Experience with Business Intelligence platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present to senior-level audiences.
• Strong customer service, negotiation, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Project management and people management skills.
• Demonstrated business judgment, decision-making capability, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• MBA.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably automotive.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mid-term, annual, and monthly profit plans, integrating inputs from functional areas and aligning plans with corporate assumptions and targets.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable financial plans and measurable targets.
• Conduct monthly performance follow-up and variance analysis, identifying performance drivers, gaps, and risks to the outlook.
• Analyze revenue, cost, margin, and profitability trends and communicate findings to Business Unit and Business Group leadership.
• Maintain financial models and key performance indicators to support management understanding and strategic analysis.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to Business Unit leadership for pricing, volume, cost-improvement, and investment decisions.
• Evaluate business initiatives and provide financial perspectives on current and future business opportunities.
• Coordinate with Cost Planning, Manufacturing Cost Control, Corporate Planning, and other finance functions to align assumptions and targets.
• Work with manufacturing and operations teams to understand cost structures, operational constraints, and execution risks.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports to leadership forums and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Lead and develop the Profit Planning team by setting priorities, reviewing deliverables, and mentoring team members.
• Oversee planning and reporting processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with corporate policies and timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, forecasting, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with 4% company match.
• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid holidays.
• Bonus program.
• FSA/HSA and dependent care programs.
• Company-provided life, disability, ADD, and business travel insurance.
• No-cost wellness and chronic condition management programs.
• Optional insurance programs, including legal, identity theft, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career development and ongoing training.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Onsite fitness center, varying by location.
• Cafeteria and food markets, varying by location.
• Onsite health clinic and pharmacy, varying by location.

What This Job Offers

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