Corporate Planning & Finance Specialist III

Corporate Planning & Finance Specialist III

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Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation has an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Planning & Finance Specialist III to join our Financial Services team in Cypress, CA. In this pivotal role you will collaborate closely with the Vice President of Corporate Planning and Finance to facilitate liaison works across YMC. You will be responsible for reporting YMC’s global Financial Service (FS) Business’s financial and operational performance to YMC, monitoring corporate governance disciplines, and updating the discipline status within each operational function.

Operating in a dynamic global environment, you will engage with multifaceted stakeholders at various levels of YMC.

• Spearhead the gathering of comprehensive financial and operational data and insights from each Financial Services (FS) business entity, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation and dissemination of monthly financial and operational reports, maintaining stringent adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial operational reports to YMC Japan, the parent company, through meticulously crafted presentations using PowerPoint.
• Collaborate closely with YMC’s sustainability department to coordinate monitoring activities, ensuring rigorous adherence to corporate governance standards and tracking progress across all business functions within each FS entity.
• Provide dedicated customer support to the executive team, addressing various ad‑hoc requests and inquiries with professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Undertake special projects as assigned, leveraging analytical prowess and strategic thinking to deliver valuable insights and drive impactful outcomes in support of organizational activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of corporate administration related work experience required, preferably with a large multinational company.
• International experience/education and familiarity with Japanese/Korean companies required.
• Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of SAP (S4 Hana and BI) or similar ERP systems preferred.

• Global communication skills to connect with multi‑cultural global colleagues (not limited to US and Japan).
• Japanese language skill is required.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to organize, model, interpret and analyze data to identify and develop valuable insights to support decision making.
• Keen understanding of business, economic and market conditions, and ability to summarize complicated matters into simple presentations/reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present or communicate effectively to all levels of management.

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5‑hour workweek
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short‑Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long‑Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product

$71,000 to $135,000

Yamaha intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job‑related experience. Base pay is part of Yamaha’s Total Reward program, and our Talent Acquisition Team will share more details as candidates progress.

Reports to:

Department Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.