Function: NA IT Digital Center
Department: Organization Change Management (404020)
Location: Maryville, TN or Southfield, MI
Reports To: Sr. Manager, Organizational Change Management
JOB SUMMARY:
The Business Planning Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing business plans that align with organizational goals. This role supports cross-functional teams by providing insights through financial analysis, forecasting, and operational planning. The manager ensures that business decisions are data-driven and aligned with company objectives.
The role also plays a key part in enabling the responsible adoption of AI‑enabled capabilities across enterprise IT by embedding AI considerations into planning, governance, performance measurement, and value realization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic & Annual Planning
- Lead the development of long-term plans supporting DENSO global and regional initiatives
- Lead annual planning process for ITDC – establishing timeline, guidelines/policies, data collection tools, conduct hearings, prepare material for NA board approval of annual plan
- Support executive decision‑making with clear business cases, scenario analysis, and strategic insights
- Drive cost optimization initiatives while balancing performance, risk, and innovation
Financial Reporting & Oversight
- Own IT budget planning, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with CPD
- Analyze financial data and operational performance, working with leadership team to ensure desire results are achieved
- Monitor and report monthly financial results - expense, capital, labor, benefits, and income
- Drive monthly and quarterly business updates and reviews with senior leadership
- Prepare and present business insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders and executive teams
- Monitor IT spend, cost drivers, and benefits realization across programs and services
- Enable standard tools, templates, and methodologies for reporting
Collaboration & Communication
- Collaborate with department heads and ITDC executive team to ensure budget adherence
- Lead development and alignment of change initiatives and adoption strategies across ITDC
- Maintain clear documentation of planning processes, direction, and decisions including calendar-based deliverables and recurring events
- Act as a trusted advisor to IT leadership and business partners on planning, prioritization, and trade‑offs
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in business planning, financial analysis, or strategic operations or related
- 3+ years of leadership experience in business planning, accounting, or finance role
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Adept at creating presentation materials that are clear, concise, and data driven
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and overall O365 applications and environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Power Apps for building custom business applications and automating workflows
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple requests5
- Knowledge of DENSO’s organizational structure, digital transformation initiatives, and governance models
- Adept at creating presentation materials that are clear, concise, and data driven
- FinOps certification
- 3+ years experience with FinOps platform management (Oracle preferred)
- 3+ years experience leading FinOps strategy & cloud financial management best practices
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong knowledge of cost planning theories, processes and terms
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Negotiation skills to resolve difficult or complicated situations
- Advanced level of experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Analytical skills to interpret potentially conflicting data
- Experience with Business Intelligence platforms
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Project management
- People management
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
- 401K with 4% Company Match
- Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays
- Bonus Program
- FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
- Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
- Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
- Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Ongoing Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
- Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
- Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
Annual Salary: $110,000 – $153,000
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in business planning, financial analysis, or strategic operations
- 3+ years of leadership experience in business planning, accounting, or finance roles
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Office 365 applications
- Advanced level experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Experience with budget planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting
- Analytical skills to interpret conflicting data and prepare business cases
- Experience with Business Intelligence platforms
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
- Project management skills
- People management and leadership skills
- Strong customer service and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of cost planning theories, processes, and terms
DENSO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DENSO and has not been reviewed or approved by DENSO.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple plan designs through a major carrier, telemedicine, and chronic‑condition programs bundled with enrollment. On‑site family health centers at select locations add convenient primary care and pharmacy access for eligible members.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program uses automatic enrollment with a straightforward dollar‑for‑dollar company match on initial contributions and an annual true‑up via a recognized recordkeeper. Auto‑increase and the potential for discretionary employer contributions reinforce long‑term savings support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness incentives can reduce medical premiums, and resources span musculoskeletal care, weight management, digestive health, and behavioral health at no additional cost when enrolled. Site‑based amenities like on‑site care, fitness options, and tuition reimbursement expand lifestyle value where available.
DENSO Insights
What We Do
DENSO is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers with a 75-year history of providing advanced automotive systems and technology to automakers worldwide. While our products are featured on nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today, we're also looking to innovate beyond automotive so we can maximize how we support the evolving needs of society. Globally, we have 158,000 employees, including 27,000+ in North America, working together every day to pursue our Two Great Causes: Green -- which represents our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 through our products, processes and facilities; and Peace of Mind -- which focuses on developing solutions for safer and more seamless experiences across society. Together, they help us pursue our mission of contributing to a better world.
