Senior Plant Financial Analyst

Company Overview

Yanfeng Automotive is a leading global supplier serving the automotive sector, with a broad focus across interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, while actively pursuing new business opportunities. The organization operates more than 240 locations and employs around 57,000 people worldwide. A technical team of 4,200 specialists spans 10 R&D centers and additional regional offices, delivering capabilities in engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. With an emphasis on smart cabin and lightweight technologies, Yanfeng collaborates with automakers to shape future mobility and deliver advanced cabin solutions. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.

Location

Chattanooga, TN 37401

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis and Reporting: review financial statements, track KPIs, and prepare detailed reports to evaluate performance and support strategic decisions.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process, develop the 5-year business plan, and generate regular financial forecasts in collaboration with department leaders.
• Support PC/APC with standard costing for new products and annual standards.
• Maintain and distribute records of operational expenses (including scrap, purchase burden, expenses) and inventories in a timely manner.
• Serve as the reporting unit liaison with the central PTP team to resolve receiving, AP invoice, and payment issues, including PAT, ICT and ROSE transactions; reconcile supplier statements as needed.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations with supporting documentation and input in systems for Plant Controller review.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions with partner sites to avoid imbalances in month-end reporting.
• Assist Plant Controller / Assistant Plant Controller with month-end closing activities, prepare MEC journal entries and analysis.
• Identify and recommend improvements to financial processes and policies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure financial reporting and practices comply with accounting standards and applicable government regulations.
• Review and validate the accuracy of accounting transactions and financial data used in analysis and reporting.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate with operational staff in all function-related meetings.
• Serve as proxy to the Assistant Controller.
• Support plant SCM with annual physical inventories.
• Obtain requisitioner confirmation of receipt of indirect goods and services and complete the corresponding purchase order receipt in the ERP system.

Essential Common Requirements for All Employees

• International Operating System (IOS): understand, apply and meet all function related IOS requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): understand, apply and meet all function related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
• Information Security: 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 colleagues at all levels.
• Maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive at the designated location on time, or be at the assigned location prepared to work.

Required Education Level

• Bachelor's Level Degree
• Area of Study: Business Administration, Finance / Controlling (Accounting, Finance, Controlling, etc.), Economics or similar
• Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions
• 5-9 minimum years of experience in accounting, finance and/or related areas
• 1-3 minimum years of experience within the automotive industry
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which may require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces
• Problem-Solving and Strategic Thinking: ability 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 in a rigorous and fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical accounting information to cross-functional team members outside Finance and Accounting roles
• Internally motivated to investigate and resolve issues

Preferred Qualifications

• ERP Systems QAD and Hyperion (HFM)

Physical Ability Requirements

• Stationary Position (sitting or standing): Constant
• Movement (walking): Frequent
• Carry Weight (lifting up to 25 lbs): Occasional
• Communication (seeing, talking, hearing): Frequent
• Use of hands/fingers (operating computer, printer, phone): Constant

Language Required and Preferred

• Required: English (fluency in reading, writing, and speaking)
• Preferred: None

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 when visiting locations