Cost Management Analyst - Manufacturing & Cost Optimization

TMN Toyota Motor North America Company; Texas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job summary

Toyota Motor North America is seeking a Cost Management Analyst to support the San Antonio, TX plant and nearby regions. You will drive cost leadership through budgeting, variance analysis, and close processes, partnering with finance and operations to meet KPI targets.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing cost accounting, expertise in Excel and SAP, and strong collaboration across teams to advance cost-reduction initiatives and ensure accurate cost reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work related experience.
• 3+ years of Manufacturing Cost Accounting experience, incl. variance analysis and standard cost development.
• 3+ years of experience supporting Monthly Close Processes.
• 3+ years of budgeting and forecasting manufacturing operating expenses.
• Advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel; proficient with Office 365 tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost leadership for plant management, including budget coordination and cost reporting.
• Support monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial closing processes.
• Conduct cost actual vs. budget, forecast, and target variance analysis.
• Review and analyze operating costs and variances to drive cost reduction.
• Lead cost-related activities and system reconciliations; support physical inventory audits.

Skills

Budget coordination

Cost analysis

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office 365 (Teams & SharePoint)

SAP Financials

Power BI

PowerPoint

Power Automate

Job description

Toyota Motor North America is seeking a Cost Management Analyst to support the San Antonio, TX plant and nearby regions. You will drive cost leadership through budgeting, variance analysis, and close processes, partnering with finance and operations to meet KPI targets.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing cost accounting, expertise in Excel and SAP, and strong collaboration across teams to advance cost-reduction initiatives and ensure accurate cost reporting.