**Overview** The Sr. Financial Analyst supports the finance activities for Mobility Energy Business Division (MEBD) utilizing their in-depth expertise and knowledge on financial planning and analysis. This role will be responsible for understanding, interpreting, and predicting all financial activities within MEBD as well as creating summary in English and Japanese for executives. Those activities include support of overseeing the development of the annual business plan, conducting the monthly financial forecast, presenting the monthly financial results, and establishing financial KPI’s for the business. **Responsibilities** **Essential Duties:** + Collect and organize financial data submitted from multiple sites and prepare financial reports in English and Japanese for the executives + Develop and review monthly and quarterly management reporting packages including forecast, closing, and business planning for senior leadership + Ensure proper perspective on short- and long-term financial outlooks of MEBD with appropriate countermeasures implemented to address any risks to achieving corporate objectives including Midterm Planning, Annual Business Planning, Monthly Forecasting activities, and Variance Explanations + Establish the fixed asset management process and structure from importing from oversees to capitalizing, as well as verifying physical asset + Support to develop Financial Dashboard highlighting critical KPI’s for Sr. Leadership + Maintains, reviews, and communicates cost center expenses in conjunction with Accounting Team, ensuring proper documentation and system entries + Assist in organizing complex accounting procedures for specific transactions in the U.S. in consultation with accountants, and incorporate them into accounting practices, including the establishment of practical workflows at our NV and KS locations + Communicate with the operation teams regarding financial implications, as well as schedules and planning between U.S. and Japan + Other responsibilities may be assigned by leadership as required including but not limited to, translating, organizing documents, and processing invoices + Occasional business travel may be required between sites. **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:** + To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees’, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. **_The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job._** **Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred** **Education** + Required: Basic/Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field + Preferred: None **Essential Qualifications** + Minimum 3 years of working experience as a Finance or Accounting analyst in either U.S., or Japan + Must have working-level knowledge of the English and Japanese languages, including reading, writing, and speaking in both languages + Advanced literacy with Microsoft Office, especially Excel spreadsheets and database functions, as well as Word and PowerPoint + Proven record of FP&A and Financial Reporting experience + Knowledge of SAP, Oracle, or another fully integrated ERP system + Strong customer service skills including excellent verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills + Ability to interpret and understand procedures and governmental regulations + Capable of handling confidential information in a responsible manner + Ability to respond to inquiries from internal customers in a timely manner + Flexibility and multi-tasking capabilities + Ability to communicate effectively with fellow team members and members of other departments **Preferred Qualifications:** + Minimum 3 years of direct experience on Executive Reporting in both English and Japanese + Obtains certification(s) as the U.S. Certified Public Accountant (USCPA), and/or Nissho Bookkeeping Level 2 + Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate well at all levels of the organization + Able to influence change without direct authority **Preferred License(s):** + **None** **Preferred Certification(s):** + **None** **Physical Demands** **Physical Activities:** Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to: + Sit: 50% + Walk: 30% + Stand: 10% + Lift: 10% **Required Lifting and Carrying:** _Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)_ For this position the required frequency is: + Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional + Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional + Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional + Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required **About Us:** At the heart of this visionary project, Panasonic is committed to manufacturing cutting-edge cylindrical lithium-ion cells that will power the future of electric mobility. These cells will be meticulously crafted to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry, supporting various electric vehicle manufacturers in their quest for eco-friendly transportation solutions. This role presents a unique chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working within a forward-thinking organization that is committed to environmental responsibility and the advancement of green technology. Be a part of our mission to power the future and make a difference in the world of electric mobility with Panasonic! **Supplemental Information:** Pre-employment drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction. Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. **Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.** R-101687