Cost Management Analyst

Position: ​Cost Management Analyst​
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Who we’re looking for Toyota Motor Manufacturing Tennessee (TMMTN) Accounting & Finance Department is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Cost Management Analyst to support our Jackson, TN Plant.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support financial analysis and cost functions for the Jackson, TN plant, however, there could be some overlap in supporting the Troy, MO Or Princeton, IN plant in some areas.

Reporting to the A&F manager, the person in this role will support the Accounting and Finance department's objective to monitor, develop, promote cost reduction activities and to meet company KPIs.The person in this role will provide accurate and timely financial information to support management’s decision-making as well as be a key resource to support all Manufacturing Shops.

This position will require an individual to have in-depth accounting knowledge and the ability to apply it to complex issues.  Flexibility and creativity will be a key expectation as our business is preparing for electrification. Many issues may require the team member to draw upon their experiences to solve problems in a systematic and analytical way. This position will receive general direction from management;

however, this individual will be required to work through many issues on their own without the continuous support of management.  This individual will work with Manufacturing Shop Departments and with other Toyota North America Manufacturing Companies.

What you’ll be doing

Provide cost leadership for Jackson TN Manufacturing 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.

Experience with budgeting and forecasting operating expenses.

Experience supporting Monthly Close Processes.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office 365 tools such as Teams & SharePoint.  Must be technically competent in graphing and charting.

Must be able to build and maintain relationships with all personalities.  In addition, be able to negotiate aggressive targets, while working with the same teams on problems and projects to accomplish company…