OverviewWho we areCollaborative. 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, TN, (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 forToyota's Product Profit Lifecycle Management (PPLM) Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Analyst based out of our Plano, Texas Headquarters.
This role is responsible for ensuring full vehicle lifecycle profitability by managing cost and price from early concept through production; which includes Cost Planning, Cost Management, and Forecasting functions. It plays a key role in Toyota's transition to enterprise profit-focused operations by delivering financial insights that inform development decisions and our long-term mobility strategy.
The Senior Analyst collaborates cross-functionally to manage schedules, assess financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive actions that improve vehicle-level and enterprise profitability.
What you'll be doing25% - Lead Planning and Coordination
- Manage project schedules and milestones from concept through production
- Align profit targets with Sales, Design, Plant, Logistics, and other functional groups
- Define and drive execution of roles, deliverables, and timelines
- Use strong communication and follow-up to maintain alignment and accountability
30% - Analyze Financial Performance
- Compare Cost Planning, Pricing, Ideal Budget, and PBM Actuals based on lifecycle phase
- Identify and explain cost and price drivers impacting profitability
- Provide clear gap-to-target analysis to support recovery actions and strategic decisions
25% - Monitor Profitability and Inform Target Management
- Track inputs across Cost Planning, Pricing, Ideal Budget, and PBM Actuals
- Monitor Risks and Opportunities to support target management and long-term profitability
10% - Support Manufacturing and Investment Strategy
- Partner with Enterprise Strategy & Solutions on plant, line, and localization studies
- Support financial analysis to guide capacity planning and capital investment decisions
10% - Standardize Tools and Processes
- Develop scalable analysis templates, tools, and systems to improve efficiency and consistency
- Document and standardize processes that enable data-driven decision-making across the vehicle lifecycle
What you bring Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
3+ years of relevant experience in Product or Program Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Strategic Cost/Profit Analysis
Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and financial storytelling
Strong Excel skills (i.e., v-lookups, pivot tables) and experience with data visualization
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Prior Project Management experience
Prior experience presenting to management/executive level
Experience with vehicle lifecycle management, cost planning, or manufacturing finance
Background in process improvement, standardization, or tool development
Added bonus if you have- MBA or advanced degree
- PM certification (i.e., PMP, CAPM)
- Familiarity with SAP, Tableau, Power BI, or other financial systems
Belonging at ToyotaOur success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.
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