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Senior Logistics & Financial Forecasting AnalystAmerican Honda Motor Co., Inc. • Torrance, CA, US
Senior Logistics & Financial Forecasting Analyst

Senior Logistics & Financial Forecasting Analyst

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. • Torrance, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

The ideal candidate will specialize in financial analysis and possess strong general business analysis skills. This role involves forecasting transportation costs, performing in-depth financial variance analysis, and supporting business planning through data-driven insights and evaluations.

Key Responsibilities :

Transportation Cost Forecast and Analysis :

Provide detailed analysis and present results, and insights into cost drivers to management to inform company strategy.

Conduct comprehensive financial variance analysis, including cost control, budgeting, and financial modelling.

Develop budgets and forecasts, including monthly / quarterly forecasts, mid-year forecasts, and annual budgets.

Strategic Cost Reduction Initiatives :

Identify and recommend specific cost-saving measures based on detailed financial variance analysis and transportation cost trends

Carrier Volume Forecasts :

Develop and maintain monthly, quarterly, and long-term carrier volume forecasts.

Data Analytics / Modelling :

Utilize tools such as Power BI, SQL, and data visualization techniques to develop and maintain robust forecasting models.

Lead and manage projects aimed at achieving Honda's triple net zero goals

Key Accountabilities

  • Perform in-depth financial analysis, including cost control, budgeting, financial analysis, and account reviews.

Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and reports.

  • Develop budgets and forecasts, including monthly / quarterly forecasts, mid-year forecasts, and annual budgets
  • Apply technical skills in data gathering, analysis, and interpretation using tools like Power Bi, Excel, SQL
  • Identify potential saving through detailed analysis
  • Lead data visualization initiatives using tools such as Power Bi :
  • Apply advanced analytics and visualization techniques to uncover trends and drive business intelligence.

  • Forecasting & Planning : build and maintain reliable forecasting frameworks to anticipate financial performance and guide planning efforts.
  • Business Analysis / Sustainability Analysis
  • Conduct comprehensive sustainability assessments to identify areas in reducing carbon emissions for Scope 3 Category 4.

  • Manage projects aimed at achieving Honda's triple net zero goals
  • Monitor and report on the progress of sustainability projects, ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability targets.
  • Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years professional experience with financial analysis (exposure to auto industry or logistics preferred) or equivalent education and experience
  • Advanced knowledge in excel, Power Bi, SQL
  • Advanced experience with financial costing and forecasting
  • Highly analytical
  • Analytical capabilities
  • Financial background
  • Advanced excel skills, Power BI, writing SQL Queries, Power Queries
  • Working Conditions

  • Onsite
  • What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

    Total Rewards :

  • Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
  • Paid Overtime
  • Regional Bonus (when applicable)
  • Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
  • Relocation assistance (if eligible)
  • Career Growth :

  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Career Mobility
  • Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
  • Training and Development Programs
  • Additional Offerings :

  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
  • Lifestyle Account
  • Childcare Reimbursement Account
  • Elder Care Support
  • Wellbeing Program
  • Community Service and Engagement Programs
  • Product Programs
  • Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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