Senior Manager Finance and Strategy Job Warner Robins area,Georgia USA,Management

Toyo Tire North America, Inc. (TNA) is seeking a highly experienced and adaptive finance leader to serve as Senior Manager, Finance and Strategy. Our ideal candidate will bring strong FP&A discipline and actionable insights to support our business operations. This key role will work closely with cross-functional teams such as supply chain, sales and operations, accounting, domestic headquarters (TTHA), and Toyo Japan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

General:

Oversees two (2) direct reports across procurement and FP&A, and two (2) indirect reports across cost accounting and financial reporting
Assist in the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to manufacturing costs, inventory management, and supply chain performance.
Drive the development of financial strategies that align with TNA and Toyo HQ manufacturing goals and desired business metrics
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with operational objectives
Stays on top of macro-economic, industry, and market trends and assesses the potential impact to TNA’s business, and provides insights to management
Supports the preparation and distribution of internal and external financial reporting
Actively participate in the assessment and identification of IT and system-related projects, including ongoing performance measurement
Provide financial expertise to support decisions related to production planning, inventory management, and procurement strategies

Financial Planning and Analysis:

Own and drive the budgeting and monthly/periodic forecasting processes for TNA, working with all stakeholders to ensure completeness and alignment with corporate targets
- Annual P&L budget for entire TNA organization
- Quarterly manufacturing/inventory related forecasting for Toyo Japan (HQ), such as rubber weight forecasting
- Monthly and quarterly P&L forecasting (e.g.,3+3, 6+6) and trend analyses
Play a key role in the development of the 5-year long range plan (LRP), working with all stakeholders at varying levels of Toyo leadership
Working with the Sr Cost and Manufacturing Specialist, oversee the preparation of detailed financial analysis, including cost variance analysis, production efficiency metrics, and profitability assessments
Present financial insights and recommendations to senior executives and stakeholders at various levels of the global organization
Understand TNA’s business and collaborate with operations teams to identify opportunities for margin and profitability improvements
With support from the FP&A manager, help manage detailed overhead expense tracking to support TNA profitability goals
Evaluate and prioritize capital investment opportunities in manufacturing facilities and equipment
Monitor capital expenditures and ensure adherence to budgets
Perform ROI analyses on capital investments and non-capital spend, including lookback calculations

Procurement:

Coordinating with Purchasing Manager the operational functions for TNA
Oversee the coordination of domestic and international purchasing and logistics of raw material and supplies, along with supplier management
- Coordinate and participate in domestic supplier audits and resolution of supplier issues in quality, supply, and logistics
Establishes and maintains relationships with key suppliers and service providers, and develops performance criteria to assess relationships annually
- Drive negotiations with vendors in line with Toyo policies and develop success criteria
Act as lead to assessing financial viability for new projects, ensuring alignment with ROI and payback criteria

Cost Optimization Efforts:

Drive improved operational performance and financial outcomes through strong partnerships with plant and supply chain management
Initiate and manage comprehensive cost reduction efforts throughout manufacturing operations, targeting savings in labor, materials, overhead, and supply chain cost
Work alongside operations teams to discover and implement process improvements that reduce waste.

Leadership & Development:

Oversee and continuously improve the training program for the accounting team.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and…