Analyst, Contingent Worker

About the Role

Toyota's Business Unit Finance Department is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Corporate Partner (Analyst level position). The primary responsibility of this role is to support Research & Development (R&D) management in achieving financial and operational goals by leading Accounting & Finance activities within the R&D division. Reporting to the Manager, R&D Business Unit Finance, this individual will help develop, implement, and maintain financial plans and policies for the organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial management reporting and analysis for assigned functional groups, sub-groups, and/or profit elements
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses comparing actual results to projections
• Partner with operational teams to align financial projections with operational objectives and business drivers
• Perform cost-benefit analyses to support business cases, prioritization, and decision-making
• Develop data-driven analyses to identify risks and opportunities and model alternative action plans
• Support management of financial and cost data structures within corporate systems
• Execute assigned elements of the internal control program within functional areas
• Apply corporate accounting policies and collaborate with accounting, tax, and consolidation teams to ensure compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Must Haves)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another analytical field (or equivalent work experience)
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or related finance roles with progressive responsibility
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting
• Experience supporting projects involving budget/financial reporting and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated aptitude and desire to learn and apply emerging technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or MBA
• Experience with data analysis, financial modeling, management reporting, and cost-benefit analysis
• Hands-on experience with Tableau or Power BI
• Experience working in cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders

Pay & Schedule

• Pay range: $64 - $69/Hr
• This is a 12 month contract assignment in Saline, Michigan

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K