Bilingual Senior FP&A Analyst (JP/EN)

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for the Mobility Energy Business Division. You will partner with U.S.

operations and Japan HQ, bridge actual results with plans, and deliver clear financial insights to senior leadership in both English and Japanese. You will focus on manufacturing cost analysis, capital investments, and operational performance, supporting IFRS considerations and monthly

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years FP&A, management accounting or business finance in a manufacturing company in the U.S. or Japan.
• Business‑level English and native Japanese language skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proven FP&A and Financial Reporting experience.
• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle or another ERP system.
• Able to work with leadership teams including executives.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Aligned with Panasonic’s core principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and mid‑term business planning for MEBD.
• Consolidate annual budgets (AOP) and quarterly/monthly forecasts.
• Analyze manufacturing cost structures and capital investments.
• Support monthly close and IFRS‑based accounting considerations.
• Prepare financial presentations for management reviews and executive meetings.
• Coordinate with U.S. operations and Japan HQ for reporting.

Skills

English proficiency

Japanese proficiency

Excel

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

US CPA or Nissho Bookkeeping Level 2 (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for the Mobility Energy Business Division. You will partner with U.S.

operations and Japan HQ, bridge actual results with plans, and deliver clear financial insights to senior leadership in both English and Japanese. You will focus on manufacturing cost analysis, capital investments, and operational performance, supporting IFRS considerations and monthly