Specialist, Cost Management

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Huntsville, AL, USA
In-Office
Automotive
The Role

Why We Want You

We believe that sharing common values and bringing together ideas from all people of a community triggers more engagement, creativity and performance. By inspiring each other and fostering an inclusive, friendly environment that helps us thrive as individuals we create a unique and cooperative work sphere.

We value diversity and inclusion and care for everybody that supports us with his and her skills.

Find your future with us and join our team!

What You Do

Visualize actual vs budget cost for designated manufacturing groups.  Manage accounts and cost centers for designated shop(s).  Support Cost Kaizen activities.

As a part of the above, and on an ongoing basis will also:

  • Establish strong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching and mentoring with a focus on teamwork and inclusion
  • Collaborate with international team members from Mazda and Toyota or, other customers
  • Lead and coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly cost tracking activities
  • Support creation of cost tracking templates and reports
  • Support cost kaizen management activities
  • Responsible for tracking and visualizing manufacturing actual vs. budget cost
  • Lead and support PDCA activity
  • Foster strong communications and cross-functional activities between administrative and production shops
  • Complete monthly close activities as required
  • Create targets for variable cost accounts
  • Cross train other specialists as needed
  • Support annual, quarterly, and monthly budget and forecast process
  • Be available to support ad hoc shop analysis as requested
  • Support quarterly and monthly plan vs. actual variance analysis activity
  • Support monthly cost Obeya activities as required
  • Produce and update weekly leader report for A&F FDMS Board
  • Support establishing the foundation of accounting and finance department such as support setting policy, creating templates
  • Create standardized work and manuals for the operation and job above
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the department
  • Ability to work outside of typical business hours and travel as needed (domestically and internationally)

What You Bring

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products

What Will Set You Apart

  • 2+ years’ relevant experience
  • Experience with Major Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) Systems, such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or PeopleSoft Financials
  • Degree in a relevant field
  • Experience and knowledge of accounting regulations

What We Offer

At Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc., we offer the opportunity to end each day with a smile and a sense of pride in the work that you do. Our innovative, inclusive environment allows every single one of our team members the chance to learn from others and do something that matters – from building vehicles that lead in quality & value to making a true difference in Mazda Toyota Manufacturing and our hometown North Alabama community.

A few highlights include:

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans
  • 401K Savings Plan featuring a company match.
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
  • Vehicle Discount Program
  • Child Care Assistance Program
  • Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

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1,379 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

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Our world-class parent companies launched MTM in early 2018, and we’ve covered some impressive ground at lightning speed. At our sparkling $2.311 billion North Alabama facility, the MTM team builds the highest-value vehicles that our customers trust and love, the Corolla Cross and the CX-50. We embrace innovation through continuous improvement to achieve industry-leading competitiveness in our work. All the while, we stay focused on building even more than incredible cars. We foster an inclusive environment with unlimited growth opportunities in a culture of teamwork and appreciation. We serve our hometown North Alabama communities through thoughtful partnerships and stewardship.

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