Senior Financial Analyst (On-site, Irvine, CA)

Position Summary:

TCL North America is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst / Finance Supervisor to serve as a key Finance Business Partner (FBP) supporting assigned client accounts. This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Sales, and Operations, providing end-to-end financial oversight across the Order-to-Cash (OTC) cycle while driving accuracy, efficiency, and business performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, hands-on experience managing accounts receivable and trade spend, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. This individual will play a critical role in supporting commercial decision-making, optimizing financial processes, and ensuring operational discipline across client accounts.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

Finance Business Partnership & Commercial Support

• Serve as the primary finance partner for assigned client accounts, providing ongoing financial guidance across the full business lifecycle
• Partner with Sales and cross-functional teams to evaluate pricing, business terms, and promotional strategies
• Build and maintain simulated P&L models to assess financial impact of business decisions
• Support pre-sales and post-sales financial analysis and deal evaluation

Accounts Receivable & OTC Ownership

• Own end-to-end AR management, including invoicing, booking, clearing, and reconciliation
• Monitor AR aging and proactively drive resolution of outstanding balances
• Conduct price audits, validate EDI transmissions, and perform pre-voucher audits to ensure billing accuracy
• Oversee customer deductions, including investigation, validation, and resolution

Trade Spend & Financial Control

• Manage the full lifecycle of customer-related expenses, including accruals, tracking, and performance evaluation
• Ensure alignment between trade spend investments and commercial objectives with a focus on ROI
• Establish closed-loop processes to reduce recurring deduction issues and improve recovery rates

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Perform monthly variance analysis (actual vs. forecast/target) and identify key drivers
• Monitor KPIs across assigned accounts, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Deliver clear, data-driven insights to support business decisions

Process Improvement & Digitalization

• Identify and implement process improvements across OTC and finance operations
• Support finance digitalization initiatives, including system enhancements and automation
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across finance and cross-functional teams

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in a Finance Business Partner (FBP) or commercial finance role
• Strong experience in accounts receivable, trade spend management, and financial analysis
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
• Experience supporting retail, distribution, or channel-driven business models preferred
• Exposure to overseas or international AR processes is a strong plus
• Strong ownership mindset with high attention to detail and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or progress toward certification
• Experience in consumer electronics or high-volume retail environments (e.g., Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon)
• Advanced financial modeling skills, including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Familiarity with EDI transactions and large retailer operational workflows
• Experience managing high-volume customer deductions and dispute resolution processes
• Exposure to finance digitalization, automation, or system implementation initiatives
• Experience working in a global or cross-border organization, particularly supporting HQ teams based in Asia
• Mandarin Chinese language proficiency

Working Conditions:

• This is an on-site position based in Irvine, CA.
• Occasional travel may be required to support retail meetings, industry research, or internal planning sessions.
• Typical office environment with extended periods of computer-based analytical work.

Cognitive and Physical Demands:

• Daily: Extended periods of sitting, computer work, data analysis, and presentation development.
• Frequent: Application of professional judgment aligned with company policies and strategic priorities; learning and utilizing new data platforms and analytical tools.

Benefits:

• Vacation: Starting at 10 days per year
• Health & Wellness Days: 10 days per year (prorated based on start date)
• Paid Holidays: 12 days per year
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) & Retirement Plan

Job Type: Exempt, full-time
Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000