Sr. Analyst - BU Finance

Toyota North America • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Toyota’s Business Unit Finance Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Analyst. The primary responsibility of this role is to support Connected Experiences Division management to achieve their financial and operational goals by leading the Accounting & Finance activities in the Connected Experiences Division. Reporting to the Manager, CXD Business Unit Finance, the person in this role will develop, implement and maintain the financial plans and policies of the organization. They will establish fiscal controls, prepare financial reports, maintain relations with CXD project owners, advise on financial affairs and assist in long-range planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other analytical degree with equivalent work experience
• Experience in accounting, financial reporting, or other relevant experience with progressively increasing responsibilities
• Deep understanding of business modeling.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to think strategically and formulate concrete recommendations/action plans
• Experience with projects in budget/financial reporting and collaborating with interdepartmental, cross organizational, and development teams
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills in closing process gaps and resolving issues
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency with MS Excel and advanced functionality

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or MBA
• Cash basis and accrual basis accounting experience a plus
• Experience working in data monetization or connected vehicle data is a plus
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, financial modeling, management reporting and cost benefit analysis
• Hands on experience with Tableau, Power BI reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop expert knowledge of the organization’s business models including driving assumptions and calculations
• Assess and provide enhancements, updates, kaizen opportunities to the business models where and when it is needed to improve its accuracy
• Provide business model reporting: monthly, quarterly and based upon created scenarios
• Run business model scenarios; forecasting future profit/loss and project customer engagement of new product/service
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and provide actionable insights
• Develop and deliver reports and recommendations to senior-level management
• Support end-to-end processes for the following activities: supplier setup, trade flow development and evaluation, invoicing, and payment reconciliation
• Drive financial management reporting and analysis for a specified functional group/sub-group and/or specific profit element.
• Utilize analytical models for functional (or profit element) budgets and forecasts and variance analysis comparing actual results vs. projections
• Perform cost-benefit analyses for business cases, supporting decision-making and prioritization processes.
• Develop data-driven analyses of risks to be mitigated or opportunities to be pursued, and model alternate action plans to optimize results.
• Support management of data structure within corporate systems to support effective and accurate cost/profit data aligned with organizational areas of accountability
• Execute assigned elements of internal control program within functional area and/or profit element
• Apply corporate accounting policies and liaise with technical accounting, tax, or consolidation teams to ensure ongoing understanding and compliance.

Benefits

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• 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)

What This Job Offers

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