Cost Management Analyst

Toyota; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle (if**

Health care and wellness plans

Job summary

Toyota’s Accounting and Finance Department seeks a Cost Management Analyst to support financial analysis and cost functions for the San Antonio, TX plant, with potential overlap to other NAMC regions. You’ll report to the A&F Manager and help monitor, promote cost reduction activities and KPI achievement.

The role emphasizes budget coordination, cost reporting, and close processes, leveraging SAP Financials and Power BI to drive data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work related experience.
• 3+ years of Manufacturing Cost Accounting experience, including Cost and usage variance analysis and standard cost development.
• 3+ years of experience supporting Monthly Close Processes.
• 3+years of experience with budgeting and forecasting manufacturing operating expenses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (advanced skill level); technically competent in graphing and charting.
• Proficient in Office 365 tools such as Teams & SharePoint.
• Must be able to build and maintain relationships throughout the business.
• Able to negotiate aggressive targets, while working with the same teams on problems and projects to accomplish company goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost leadership for TMMTX management, including budget coordination, cost reporting and analysis, and ad-hoc support related to cost inquiries.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial closing, completing monthly journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Conduct shop cost actual versus budget, forecast, and ideal cost planning target variance analysis
• Review, analyze, and route operating ringis in support of plant operations.
• Perform cost lead activities, including go-and-see activities to support cost reduction reporting as well as system reconciliation.
• Provide physical inventory support & audit as needed.
• Participate in activities which support Toyota Way culture at the NAMC.

Skills

Cost accounting

Monthly close

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel (Advanced)

Teams & SharePoint

Relationship building

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP Financials

Power BI

PowerPoint

Power Automate

Job 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 talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we're looking for

Toyota’s Accounting and Finance Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Cost Management Analyst.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support financial analysis and cost functions for the San Antonio, TX plant, however, there could be some overlap in other region 4 locations (CA & MX).

Reporting to the A&F Manager, the person in this role will support the Accounting & Finance] department's objective to monitor, develop, promote cost reduction activities and to meet company KPIs.

What you’ll be doing

• • Provide cost leadership for TMMTX management, including budget coordination, cost reporting and analysis, and ad-hoc support related to cost inquiries.
• • Support the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial closing, completing monthly journal entries, and variance analysis.
• • Conduct shop cost actual versus budget, forecast, and ideal cost planning target variance analysis
• • Review, analyze, and route operating ringis in support of plant operations.
• • Perform cost lead activities, including go-and-see activities to support cost reduction reporting as well as system reconciliation.
• • Provide physical inventory support & audit as needed.
• • Participate in activities which support Toyota Way culture at the NAMC.

What you bring

• • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work related experience
• • 3+ years of Manufacturing Cost Accounting experience, including Cost and usage variance analysis and standard cost development
• • 3+ years of experience supporting Monthly Close Processes
• • 3+years of experience with budgeting and forecasting manufacturing operating expenses
• • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (advanced skill level); technically competent in graphing and charting
• • Proficient in Office 365 tools such as Teams & SharePoint
• • Must be able to build and maintain relationships throughout the business
• • Able to negotiate aggressive targets, while working with the same teams on problems and projects to accomplish company goals

Added bonus if you have

• • Advanced degree
• • CPA or CMA
• • 2+ years of experience with SAP Financials
• • Strong Toyota mind set TBP, JKK, PDCA
• • 2+ years of experience with BPC Planning for SAP
• • 1+ years of experience working for an Automotive Manufacturing company
• • 1+ years of experience in Toyota Accounting & Finance
• • Working experience with Microsoft Power BI (including data importation, slicer manipulation, report creation and troubleshooting)
• • 1+ years of experience with Inventory Accounting, including inventory count audits and reconciliation
• • Experience with Power Point and Presentation Skills
• • Experience with Power Automate or other automation tools

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and careerdevelopment 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
• • 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 Toyotaregardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
• • 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 all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.

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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