Sr. Financial Analyst

Panasonic • Sparks, NV

5d

About The Position

The Sr. Financial Analyst is a recognized technical expert in financial analysis, modeling, and reporting, providing business leaders with insights into business performance and supporting data-driven decisions. The role owns complex financial models, OKRs, KPIs, and investment analyses, and serves as a go-to resource for resolving ambiguous or high-impact issues. It is a strategic business partner to senior leaders across multiple functions in a multinational manufacturing organization, translating complex financial data into insights that improve transparency, profitability, and operational discipline.

The position can be based at either the Reno, Nevada, or De Soto, Kansas site. A fully remote arrangement may be considered; candidates who cannot relocate should expect 50% travel to the Reno or De Soto office. The work supports Panasonic Energy’s expansion in De Soto and its lithium-ion battery manufacturing operations.

The role leads complex analysis, financial planning and reporting, investment evaluation, and support for the monthly close. It also leads process improvements, develops best practices, and mentors colleagues. The role has no authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, reward, or discipline other employees. PPE may be required and could include a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, or a full hazmat suit with respirator.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or four years of relevant financial planning and analysis experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 6 years of financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial statement modeling and analysis skills.
• Advanced literacy in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex, ambiguous financial data.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, scenario, and analysis tools.
• Strong communication, partnering, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence, collaborate, and build consensus across functions and levels.
• Ability to multitask and handle confidential information responsibly.
• Ability to provide timely, accurate, and reliable information to all levels of management.
• Strong organization and ability to use a systematic method to perform complex, ambiguous tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with domestic and international teams.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP (S/4), Oracle, or another fully integrated ERP system.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal to no supervision and guide the work of others.
• Working-level knowledge of English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
• Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or another advanced degree.
• 10 or more years of experience.
• Experience with EPMs, think-cell, and AI tools such as Claude, Palantir, and finance-centric AI agents.
• Resilient, positive, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure.
• SAP S/4 super-user experience.
• Experience working with domestic and international teams.
• Alignment with Panasonic's seven core principles: contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, and gratitude.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional expert for complex financial analysis and modeling, assessing financial health and identifying high-impact business opportunities.
• Partner strategically with senior leaders across functions and lead efforts to identify and drive initiatives that maximize profit and cash, including cost savings, efficiency improvements, and strategic investments.
• Use financial data and business partnering to drive operational results and discipline across the organization.
• Analyze significant industry trends and benchmarks and develop scenario analyses to inform executive-level strategic decisions.
• Own complex financial models, metrics, reports, and tools supporting enterprise-wide reporting, budgeting, and forecasting; lead data formation and analysis with senior leaders.
• Lead evaluation of major capital expenditure and depreciation decisions and prepare financial documentation for major funding and investment opportunities.
• Provide technical expertise for the monthly financial close and resolve complex issues.
• Lead high-visibility or high-complexity projects and ad hoc analyses as requested.
• Lead development of SOPs, SWIs, and kaizen activities to improve internal controls and establish functional best practices.
• Mentor and train colleagues, providing process guidance and technical support to others at the same or lower level within the functional area.
• Serve as a go-to technical resource for financial analysis and modeling across the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer leave, and parental and caregiver leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Lifestyle Spending Account, employee assistance program, virtual health management, chronic condition support, neurodiversity resources, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life-stage and fertility resources; eligibility may vary.
• Employee recognition and awards platform, with quarterly and annual recognition.
• Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
• On-site cafes, snack and beverage kitchens, on-site vendor visits, and employee events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior