Resource Planning Senior Specialist

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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!LocationMarysville, OH  Job PurposeThe Resource Planning Lead will use advanced analytical skills and decision-making capabilities to provide business intelligence on key drivers and financial performance for the AHM Human Resource Business Unit on a monthly, quarterly, annual and mid-term basis. This role handles leading forecasting events, month endclosing processes, and financial reporting activities for the Business Unit, including analyzing operating costs and investment plans that significantly affect North American profitability. The Resource Planning Lead willcollaborate with the HR Management, as well as Purchasing and Finance personnel, to manage funding allocations, financial proposals, account reconciliation and analysis, and target vs. actual reporting to ensure financial efficiency and compliance, driving the organization towards its financial goals.  Key AccountabilitiesGenerate and analyze various reports within SAP, including budget variance reports, expenditure summaries, and financial performance dashboards to identify budget gaps, forecast savings, and timing of payments. Conduct meetings with departments during month-end and year-end close processes to investigate discrepancies and provide guidance to department managers, while overseeing monthly accruals and chargebackEvaluate budget proposals and funding requests, collaborating with project and department managers to develop budgets, cost projections, and variance analyses, while directing the analysis of trends affecting expenditures and financial models to support the budget cycle process and reporting in alignment with operational and strategic plansOversee Business-Unit activities related to purchasing requests, PO management, and vendor payment inquiries/reconciliationsImplement streamlined and sustainable budget planning and reporting processesEnsure compliance with AHM Purchasing and Financial Policies among Business Unit associates.TVC for Control Unit and LeadersSpecial Project, Records Retentions Rep, and Theme activity  Qualifications, Experience and SkillsBachelor's Degree with major in Accounting or Finance5+ years of relevant experience, based on educationExperience supervising other professionals preferred.Past SAP experience is highly desiredAnalytical, problem solving, self-starter that can work with minimal direction.Strong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to prioritize tasks and meeting deadlines.Ability to adjust and work effectively in a dynamic, changing environment.Skills in Microsoft Office with emphasis in Excel and PowerPointExperience with data structure (SAP preferred)     WorkstyleWork in a fast-paced environment with demanding customers and critical deadlineMust be able to work approximately 5 hours overtime weekly as needed (occasional weekends based on deadlines)Hybrid: 80% onsite; 20% remoteMinimal travelWhat 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 OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)  Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer Mobility  Education Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development programs   Additional Offerings:Tuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentLifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct ProgramsFree Drinks Onsite  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.

Created: 2025-07-08