Profit Lifecycle Management Senior Analyst
Overview
Who we are
Collaborative. 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.
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Who we’re looking for
Toyota’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 doing
25% – 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 Toyota
Our 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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Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.