DENSO

Compensation

Full Description

Job Description 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 withPower Appsfor 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