Yamaha Motor Corporation

Financial Analyst III - Model Profitability

Yamaha Motor Corporation • $80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or related field required.
  • Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in FP&A, product finance, cost accounting, or similar analytical functions.
  • Experience supporting product-level profitability and financial modeling using multiple data sources.
  • Strong financial modeling and Excel skills, including Power Query and handling large datasets.
  • Working knowledge of Power BI data modeling and visualization; SQL experience preferred.
  • Ability to communicate financial information clearly to various stakeholders.
  • Strong ownership, organization, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support development and maintenance of model-level profitability framework and reporting.
  • Prepare and maintain product-level cost plans for various financial cycles.
  • Analyze model profitability and explain variances, identifying risks and opportunities.
  • Build and maintain model-level datasets by combining data from various sources.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support pricing and cost decisions based on gathered assumptions.
  • Prepare and communicate profitability reports and insights for stakeholders.
  • Support month-end close and planning activities with model-level analysis.

Benefits

  • 401(k) and Profit Sharing
  • Fertility Benefits
  • 37.5-hour workweek
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Student Debt Repayment Benefits
  • Ability to borrow Yamaha product
Full Job Description
Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Financial AnalystIII-Model Profitability to join our Motorsports Team at our Marietta facility. This role will support the development and ongoing use of model-level profitability and product-cost planning across Yamaha Motorsports. You will work cross functionally with Finance leadership, IT, Business Intelligence, and data owners to help organize and reconcile product, sales, cost, and financial data. Additionally, you will own recurring margin analysis, forecasts, reporting, and scenario modeling. The analyst partners with Product Line Managers and Finance leadership to explain margin drivers and support pricing, mix, lifecycle, and cost decisions.

What you'll be doing:
  • Support the development and maintenance of the model-level profitability framework, including cost and revenue definitions, allocation logic, model hierarchies, and recurring reporting.
  • Prepare and maintain product-level cost plans for budget, revised forecast, mid-term plan, and long-term plan cycles using approved assumptions and methodologies.
  • Analyze actual and projected model profitability, including price, volume, mix, cost, discount, and lifecycle impacts; explain variances and identify risks and opportunities.
  • Build, reconcile, and maintain model-level datasets and analytical tools by combining ERP, sales, product, and cost data in partnership with IT, Business Intelligence, and data owners.
  • Partner with Product Line Managers, Product Planning, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to gather assumptions, evaluate scenarios, and support pricing, mix, lifecycle, and cost decisions.
  • Prepare and communicate recurring profitability reports, decision-support materials, and concise insights for Finance and product-line stakeholders.
  • Support month-end close and planning activities with model-level analysis, issue follow-up, and reconciliation to management reporting.


What you'll need to be successful:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field required.
    Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in FP&A, product finance, cost accounting, commercial finance, or a related analytical function.
  • Experience supporting product, model, or SKU-level profitability, product-cost planning, financial modeling, or comparable analytical work using multiple data sources.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional, and affiliated company teams, including presenting financial information clearly to stakeholders with varying levels of financial expertise.
  • Experience with enterprise ERP and business-intelligence environments required; SAP, Power BI, and experience in power sports, automotive, manufacturing, or consumer-durable industries preferred.
  • Strong financial modeling and Excel skills, including Power Query, PivotTables, scenario analysis, and handling large datasets.
  • Working knowledge of Power BI data modeling and visualization, or a comparable BI platform; SQL experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of product margin, gross-to-net revenue, standard and actual cost, landed cost, cost allocation, and price-volume-mix analysis.
  • Ability to reconcile multiple data sources to financial results, investigate differences, document calculation logic, and maintain controls.
  • Strong analytical judgment and curiosity, with the ability to identify root causes and escalate issues in incomplete or inconsistent data.
  • Clear communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain financial and data topics to non-finance stakeholders.
  • Strong ownership, organization, and project-management skills, with the ability to balance process-development work and recurring FP&A deadlines.


Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

What's in it for you:
  • 401(k) and Profit Sharing
  • Fertility Benefits
  • 37.5-hour workweek
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Student Debt Repayment Benefits
  • Ability to borrow Yamaha product


Reports to: Department Manager

#LI-RM1

About Yamaha Motor Corporation

Yamaha Motor Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of motorcycles, marine products such as boats and outboard motors, and other motorized products. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Shizuoka, Japan. Yamaha Motor Corporation has a global presence with manufacturing facilities and sales offices in many countries around the world. The company is known for its high-quality products and innovative designs.
Learn more about Yamaha Motor Corporation
Size
52,850 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Yamaha Motor Corporation

More Finance & Insurance Jobs

Find similar Financial Analyst III - Model Profitability jobs: