Sr. Financial Analyst- Japanese​/English speaking

Position: Sr. Financial Analyst- Japanese/English speaking is required
Overview

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Responsibilities

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Summary:

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you'll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary:

The Sr. Financial Analyst supports financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the Mobility Energy Business Division (MEBD), working closely with U.S. operations and Japan headquarter. This role leads budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and management reporting, with a strong focus on manufacturing cost analysis, capital investments, and operational performance. The Analyst partners with accounting and operations teams to bridge actual results with business plans, supports monthly close and IFRS-based accounting considerations, and provides clear, bilingual (English and Japanese) financial insights to senior leadership and global executives.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Finance, this position plays a critical role in supporting informed decision-making and financial discipline across the organization.

Essential Duties:

Financial Planning, Forecasting, and Performance Management

* Lead the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets (AOP), quarterly/monthly forecasts, and mid-term business plans

* Develop and manage key financial metrics including profitability, cost structure, cash flow, ROIC, and Cap Ex performance

* Perform variance analysis versus plan/forecast and provide clear explanations to management

* Prepare financial presentations and materials for management reviews and executive meetings

Financial Analysis for Manufacturing Operations

* Analyze manufacturing cost structures (materials, labor, overhead) and production economics

* Support financial analysis for plant ramp-up phases, capacity changes, and productivity initiatives

* Evaluate financial impacts of changes in production volume, start-up timing, or operating assumptions

* Conduct return and sensitivity analyses for major capital investments

Support for Local Accounting and Financial Reporting

* Work closely with the local accounting team to support monthly close activities

* Understand key accounting treatments under IFRS (inventory valuation, fixed assets, revenue recognition, provisions, etc.)

* Bridge actual accounting results with forecasts, budgets, and business plans

* Identify and explain accounting-driven impacts on financial performance and outlook

* Participate in discussions with accountants regarding accounting processes for U.S. transactions, and support implementation into accounting practices, including establishing operational workflows at each location (e.g., IRA grants, state subsidies, tax‑related issues).

* Participate in various projects in the U.S. and provide support from an accounting and finance perspective by coordinating with internal teams and external parties.

* Develop a fixed asset management process from overseas import through capitalization and physical asset verification.

Japan-U.S. Coordination and Communication

* Serve as a primary financial point of contact between U.S. operations and Japan HQ

* Prepare and deliver financial reports and explanations to…