Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

TLDR

The Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist will partner with global teams to deliver critical financial insights and support ongoing budget planning and forecasting efforts.

About Woven by Toyota Woven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society. Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all. ========================================================================= TEAM The Finance Planning & Accounting group provides global support to business partners, who are located in the US, UK and Japan. Responsibilities include providing budget planning support, financial statements for each entity including budget consumption status, and financial reports (Plan vs Result, forecast). Additionally, the FP&A team works closely with the various business partners to build business projections (pricing model, cost structure) as well as to report financial results and provide insights into status of business deliverables. RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as a trusted finance business partner to assigned lines of business, providing financial guidance and strategic recommendations
  • Analyze monthly results, identify variances, determine root causes, and communicate insights to stakeholders and leadership
  • Prepare financial reports and presentations for executive officers, board meetings, and external stakeholders
  • Participate in annual and monthly financial planning cycles from a management accounting perspective
  • Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, updating projections based on current performance and business developments
  • Build financial models, cost structures, and labor models to support business planning
  • Prepare estimates for Individual Service Agreements and project-based financial planning
  • Operate and improve financial systems including Oracle EPM and Oracle Fusion
  • Drive automation and transformation initiatives to improve data quality and operational efficiency
  • Collect, manage, and analyze financial data to support reporting and decision-making
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • 3+ years of experience in FP&A, business planning, or finance business partnering roles
  • Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for financial modeling and analysis
  • Knowledge of both financial and management accounting principles
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
  • Fluent in both English and Japanese (written and verbal)
  • Familiar with database concept
  • NICE TO HAVES
  • Practical experience in the IT companies and/or Automobile industry
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion and/or Oracle EPM
  • Proficiency with Power BI or other business intelligence tools for reporting and visualization
  • Experience driving finance transformation initiatives, process automation, or digital transformation projects
  • Knowledge of AI tools and applications in financeI
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    Important Points
    ・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.
    ・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.
    ・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.

    WHAT WE OFFER
    ・Competitive Salary - Based on experience
    ・Work Hours - Flexible working time
    ・Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)
    ・Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)
    ・Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company
    ・Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance
    ・Housing Allowance
    ・Retirement Benefits
    ・Rental Cars Support
    ・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)

    Our Commitment
    ・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.
    ・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.

    Benefits

    Health Insurance

    Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance

    Other Benefit

    In-house Training Program (software study/language study)

    Paid Time Off

    Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)

    Woven by Toyota is at the forefront of transforming traditional automotive approaches into a comprehensive mobility experience. Focused on human-centric innovation, we develop cutting-edge mobility solutions across four key pillars: advanced driver assistance, cloud and AI technologies, and a futuristic city project, Woven City, all designed to enhance the safety and satisfaction of drivers globally.

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