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 talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
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Who we're looking for
Toyota's Business Unit Finance Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Manager.
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The primary responsibility of this role is to support Research & Development (R&D) management to achieve their financial and operational goals by leading the Accounting & Finance activities in the R&D division.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, R&D 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 R&D management, advise on financial affairs and assist in long-range planning.
What you'll be doing
- Manage a portfolio of projects in Financial Planning and/or Financial Planning and Analysis, including Management Reporting and Decision Analysis/Support
- Serve as subject matter expert for financial system structure and processes, corporate financial policies, and decision targets/criteria related to supported functional area
- Coordinate budgets and forecasts for supported functional area(s), ensuring that targets and projections align with operational plans and objectives
- Manage quantification and evaluation of financial impact of proposed business cases, working in collaboration with functional leaders to ensure reasonable projected returns and supporting decision-making in accordance with corporate guidelines
- Oversee analysis and reporting of key financial metrics with functional management, including trends and analysis of variances vs. objectives and goals. Ensure that reporting is understood and is relevant and timely to support decisions
- Deploy and enhance data structure to support effective and accurate financial data supporting business drivers and aligning with defined accountabilities of supported function
- Administer an effective internal control program within supported function, ensuring adequate controls over assets and ensuring financial and accounting integrity
- Liaise with technical accounting team to ensure that supported function complies with corporate guidelines for financial management and enact processes to ensure data accuracy and timeliness - including but not limited to accruals, allocations, and financial measures driven by supported functional area.
- Lead, mentor, and coach direct reports.
- Perform other duties as required.
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other analytical degree with equivalent work experience
- Experience in people management experience.
- Experience in progressive finance-related experience (financial planning (budget/forecast), financial analysis, management reporting, decision analysis).
- Proven experience and knowledge of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and Management Reporting, Cost Accounting, and/or related experiences
- Strong initiative, ability to lead and work in pressure situations.
Added bonus if you have
- MBA and/or CPA.
- Automotive industry experience.
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, child care, schools and more
- Flexible spending accounts
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all 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.
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.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.