Senior Plant Financial Analyst

Yanfeng•Romulus, MI

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Yanfeng is a global automotive supplier focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng has expanded globally and currently has over 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to developing its employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Yanfeng is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent for its industry-leading team. New employees will receive a detailed introduction through a comprehensive onboarding process, with opportunities for personal and professional growth within the global team.

Requirements

Bachelor's Level Degree in Business Administration, Financial/Controlling (Accounting, Finance, Controlling, etc.), or similar. Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.
5-7 Minimum Years of Experience in an industrial company, preferably within the automotive industry.
Must be able to travel.
Must be willing to travel.
English fluency (Reading, Writing, Speaking).

Nice To Haves

QAD or similar ERP knowledge.
MS Office including intermediate to advanced concepts in Excel.
HFM / Hyperion / Smartview experience.
Cost Accounting awareness.
Works well with diverse groups of team members.
Communicates assertively and on time.
Internally motivated / interest in eventually advancing to leadership roles.

Responsibilities

Evaluate program profitability within reporting unit, including pricing and BOM reviews for accuracy.
Maintain accurate intercompany accounting / records.
Assist controller with properly and timely capitalizing CIP assets while also monitoring for idle and impaired assets. Assist with asset transfer and disposal accounting process.
Assist controller to maintain accurate inventory accounting and OBS reserves.
Maintain departmental spending “check books” and monitor compared to budget.
Prepare month-end journal entries and post-closing account reconciliations, and assist with resolution for any unreconciled or unusual items.
Assist controller with month-end variance analysis, and continuous improvement tracking.
Timely reporting of all key financial information for respective business unit or reporting unit, including HFM statistical accounts.
Assist with physical inventories and fixed asset inventories.
Assist controller with forecast and budget development.
Assist controller with the implementation of all standard financial procedures as issued by the central accounting teams.
Timely react on any requests from external parties.
Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality 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.
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.
Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).