Senior Manager Finance and Strategy

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 reportingAssist 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 metricsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with operational objectivesStays on top of macro-economic, industry, and market trends and assesses the potential impact to TNA's business, and provides insights to managementSupports the preparation and distribution of internal and external financial reportingActively participate in the assessment and identification of IT and system-related projects, including ongoing performance measurementProvide financial expertise to support decisions related to production planning, inventory management, and procurement strategiesFinancial 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 organizationQuarterly manufacturing/inventory related forecasting for Toyo Japan (HQ), such as rubber weight forecastingMonthly and quarterly P&L forecasting (e.g.,3+3, 6+6) and trend analysesPlay a key role in the development of the 5-year long range plan (LRP), working with all stakeholders at varying levels of Toyo leadershipWorking with the Sr Cost and Manufacturing Specialist, oversee the preparation of detailed financial analysis, including cost variance analysis, production efficiency metrics, and profitability assessmentsPresent financial insights and recommendations to senior executives and stakeholders at various levels of the global organizationUnderstand TNA's business and collaborate with operations teams to identify opportunities for margin and profitability improvementsWith 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 budgetsPerform ROI analyses on capital investments and non-capital spend, including lookback calculationsProcurement:Coordinating with Purchasing Manager the operational functions for TNAOversee the coordination of domestic and international purchasing and logistics of raw material and supplies, along with supplier managementCoordinate and participate in domestic supplier audits and resolution of supplier issues in quality, supply, and logisticsEstablishes 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 criteriaCost Optimization Efforts:Drive improved operational performance and financial outcomes through strong partnerships with plant and supply chain managementInitiate and manage comprehensive cost reduction efforts throughout manufacturing operations, targeting savings in labor, materials, overhead, and supply chain costWork 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 leadership development for direct reports.Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.15+ years of progressive experience in finance, with a focus on manufacturing or supply chain operationsBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related fieldExpert Excel aptitude with ability to work with large data sets and advanced formulae (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP's, etc.); excel-based modeling is a plusCPA or an MBA is preferredJapanese fluency (oral and written) is a plusEffective and professional communication skills, both written and oral Proven track record of driving cost optimization initiativesExperience in building and managing finance functions in large organizationsExperience with implementing ERP/FP&A systems is a plus