Senior Plant Financial Analyst

Yanfeng•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Yanfeng is seeking a Senior Plant Financial Analyst to join their team. This role involves reviewing financial statements, tracking KPIs, and preparing detailed reports to support strategic decisions. The analyst will participate in the annual budgeting process, 5-year business plan, and prepare financial forecasts. Responsibilities include supporting standard costing, maintaining operational expense reports, reconciling supplier statements, preparing account reconciliations, and monitoring intercompany transactions. The role also supports month-end closing activities, identifies process improvements, and ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Additional responsibilities include participating in operational meetings, serving as proxy to the Assistant Controller, supporting physical inventories, and confirming receipt of indirect goods and services in the ERP system. All employees must adhere to company policies, including those related to IOS, EHS, Product Safety, Compliance, and Information Security. The role requires the ability to work additional hours as needed, multitask, interact professionally with stakeholders, and maintain regular attendance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Level Degree in Business Administration, Finance/ Controlling (Accounting, Finance, Controlling, etc.), Economics or similar. Equivalent work experience may also be considered.
5-9 Minimum Years of Experience with accounting, finance and/or other related areas.
1-3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
Must be able and willing to work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
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.
Understand, apply and meet all function related IOS requirements.
Understand, apply and meet all function related EHS requirements.
Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements
Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
Employee must have the 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.
Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)

Nice To Haves

ERP Systems QAD and Hyperion (HFM)
Preferred: None

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