Senior Plant Financial Analyst

About the Role

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing financial statements, tracking KPIs, and preparing detailed reports to assess company performance and support strategic decisions.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process, 5-year business plan and prepare regular financial forecasts by collaborating with various department heads.
• Support PC/APC with standard costing process for new products and annual standards.
• Maintain and distribute reporting records of operational expenses (including scrap, purchase burden, expenses) and inventories in a timely manner.
• Serve as reporting unit liaison with central PTP team to resolve receiving, AP invoice, payment issues, including PAT, ICT and ROSE transactions. Reconcile supplier statements as needed.
• Prepare account reconciliations monthly with proper supporting documentation and input in systems for Plant Controller review.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions with partner sites ensuring not out of balance conditions in month end reporting.
• Support Plant Controller/Asst. Plant Controller in month end closing activities, prepare MEC journal entries, analysis.
• Identify and recommend improvements to financial processes and policies to increase operational efficiency.
• Ensure financial reporting and practices comply with accounting standards and relevant government regulations.
• Review and validate the accuracy of accounting transactions and financial data used in analysis and reporting.
• Participate with operational staff in all function-related meetings.
• Serve as proxy to Assistant Controller.
• Support plant SCM with physical inventories annually.
• Obtain requisitioner confirmation of receipt of indirect goods and services and complete corresponding purchase order receipt in ERP system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Level Degree in Business Administration, Finance/Controlling (Accounting, Finance, Controlling, etc.), Economics or similar. Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.
• 5-9 years of experience with accounting, finance and/or other related areas.
• 1-3 years of experience within the automotive industry.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Understand, apply and meet all function related IOS, EHS, Product Safety, Compliance, and Information Security/confidentiality requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work additional hours and/or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment.

Qualifications

• Problem-Solving and Strategic Thinking: Capacity to evaluate business scenarios, assess risks, and propose solutions aligned with company objectives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel Intermediate (lookup, pivot, etc.), PowerPoint.
• Able to work in a team and rigorous and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and able to relay technical accounting information to cross functional team members not working in Finance and Accounting roles.
• Internally motivated to investigate and solve issues.
• Preferred Qualifications: ERP Systems QAD and Hyperion (HFM).
• Required Language: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking).

Physical Requirements

• Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Constantly
• Movement (Walking): Frequently
• Carry Weight (Lifting up to 25 lbs): Occasionally
• Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Frequently
• Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Constantly

Work Environment

• Office Environment
• Personal protective equipment is required
• Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions
• May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations