Financial Analyst II

Panasonic Automotive•Farmington Hills, MI

About The Position

The Financial Analyst II assists with preparing financial information by creating reports and analyses that support a department, business unit, or accounting and finance function. The role handles assignments of moderate scope that require reviewing multiple factors and follows established procedures for routine work, requesting instructions for new assignments. The analyst compiles, reports, and analyzes actual results, forecasts, and business plans covering sales, purchase costs, material costs, and other related costs. The role uses data mining and investigates discrepancies and exceptions, analyzes complex data sets, constructs financial data sets and accounts, and presents conclusions and summary recommendations to support budgeting and decision-making. The analyst also supports operational decisions, departmental performance evaluation, KPI monitoring, internal audits, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger work, journal entries, and Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and self-testing. This position is with Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, a supplier of automotive infotainment systems and connected-car solutions. The posting includes a hybrid hashtag but does not otherwise specify the work arrangement.

Requirements

Four-year college degree in accounting or a degree with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, or Data Analytics.
At least three years of related financial analytics experience.
Working knowledge of data analysis and/or business intelligence software.
Knowledge of data analysis, statistics, or data science.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate Excel proficiency.
Demonstrated ability to mine big data.
Valid authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Compile, report, and analyze actual results, forecasts, and business plans related to sales, purchase costs, material costs, and other costs; mine data and investigate discrepancies, exceptions, and complex data sets.
Recommend ways to identify risk, improve analysis, and simplify processes using a lean-process approach to improve speed, accuracy, and quality.
Construct and assemble financial data sets and accounts using financial reports, databases, big data, and key financial information to support budgeting and decision-making; develop conclusions and present summary recommendations.
Participate with management in day-to-day operating decisions and develop solutions that may result in policy changes or new processes; advise on company management and issue resolution.
Assist other departments in evaluating performance within their areas of focus.
Monitor and track departmental KPIs, accountabilities, and personal objectives; recommend improved or new KPIs.
Perform internal audits of systems and procedures and cooperate with internal and external auditors to support audits and improve system soundness and efficiency.
Assist with balance sheet account reconciliations.
Understand, follow, and enforce company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Prepare reports, charts, graphs, presentations, and other statistical information as needed.
Support assigned general ledger work and journal entries as directed.
Assist with preparing SOX documents and self-tests for monthly, quarterly, and yearly requirements.