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Position: Manager | Finance & Business Planning Finance ·

Manager, Finance & Business Planning

Farringdon, London (EC1M)

Hybrid Working

Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Function: Finance & Business Planning (Accounting & Finance
· Business Planning
· Procurement)

Who are we?

Toyota is currently undergoing a “once in a century” transformation from a car manufacturer into a mobility services company.

Toyota Connected Europe was formed in 2018 as a key initiative of this transformation; and was created to infuse the power of big data and cloud intelligence into all aspects of the mobility experience.

TCEU creates and enables technologies that delight, simplify and connect the lives of those who use our products. We bring big data and a customer focus into all aspects of the mobility experience and wish to build a better world through enabling connected mobility for all.

Position Overview

The Manager, Finance & Business Planning will lead Toyota Connected Europe’s integrated Finance & Business Planning function, working closely with the CAO. Reporting to the CAO, the role oversees three teams — Accounting & Finance, Business Planning & Analysis, and Procurement — and is responsible for financial planning, control, reporting and analysis across the business. Just as importantly, the role acts as a bridge between Finance and the wider business, and between the local team and senior and group (TME/TMC) management, supporting management decision‑making and championing strong governance.

We are looking for a finance leader who combines technical breadth with genuine people leadership and a commercial, business‑partnering mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management:
Lead, develop and mentor the Finance & Business Planning team across its three sub‑teams (Accounting & Finance, Business Planning, and Procurement) and across the London team and Poland Shared Service Centre. Foster professional growth, an ownership and mindset, and reduce single‑person dependency to safeguard continuity.

Strategic Business Partnering & Bridge:
Act as the connector between Finance and the wider business, translating project and business context into financial insight. Serve as the bridge between the local team and the wider Toyota Group, helping management make informed, strategic decisions and ensuring clear communication in both directions.

Management Reporting to SLT:
Deliver consistent, detailed and accurate monthly financial and operational KPI reporting to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and management on a timely basis, driving better‑informed decision‑making across TCEU.

Financial Forecasting & Business Planning:
Introduce clear, structured quarterly financial forecasting with detailed analysis and challenge, and prepare three‑to‑five‑year forecasts to support the Mid‑Term Business Plan (MTBP) and Annual Business Plan (ABP). Manage business KPI performance, including Hoshin tracking, and align and visualise the FY planning cycle.

Efficiency & Cost‑Performance:
Improve Mieruka (Project budget and resource management system) data accuracy and resource‑utilisation visualisation while reducing operational waste. Drive value‑based spending and cost‑performance across TCEU, segregating value‑add work for the London team from repetitive processes suited to the Shared Service Centre.

Process Standardisation & Modernisation:
Document, test and standardise daily operational processes so the function becomes controlled, consistent, accurate and trustworthy. Assess and propose appropriate tooling, automation and AI adoption to modernise operations and raise the quality of team output.

Financial Control & Closing:
Oversee monthly, quarterly and yearly financial closing, accounts payable and receivable, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and property (fixed asset) management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management:
Oversee cash flow, working capital, liquidity and banking relationships to maintain financial stability and optimise the company’s position.

Governance, Compliance & Audit:
Strengthen TCEU’s corporate governance and compliance through manuals, policies and risk‑based decision‑making. Coordinate internal and external audits,…