Financial Analyst (m/f/d)

Panasonic Europe; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International work environment

30 days vacation

Generous mobile working option

Transportation allowance

Job summary

Panasonic invites you to join its multinational Finance team in Hamburg as a Financial Analyst/Controller. You will drive P&L performance, prepare budgets, forecasts, and provide KPI insights to management.

The role requires IFRS/HGB knowledge, SAP S4 FI/CO and Power BI proficiency, plus fluency in English. On-site presence in Hamburg is expected during onboarding.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Economics, Finance or Controlling.
• Min. 5 years experience as Financial Analyst or Controller.
• Solid knowledge in IFRS Accounting Standard.
• Knowledge in HGB Accounting Standard is a plus.
• Strong experience with SAP S4 FI/CO.
• Very good skills in Microsoft tools (Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Anaplan and initial experience in applying AI tools would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication & analytical skills.
• Fluent in Business English.
• Available to come to Hamburg office 2 days per month during onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Drive and manage Product P&L performance and provide KPI-based insights.
• Prepare business plan, budget, and forecasts for related Product Groups.
• Provide channel, customer and P&L analysis including rebates and costs.
• Analyze strategy scenarios and investments; monitor promotions budgets.
• Support monthly/quarterly/yearly close tasks and advertising accruals.
• Review stock and forecast vs BP/Last Year; assess market performance.

Skills

IFRS accounting

HGB accounting

SAP S4 FI/CO

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Anaplan

AI tools awareness

Business English

Communication

Analytical

Education

University degree in Business Economics, Finance or Controlling

Tools

SAP S4 FI/CO

Anaplan

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you looking for a new opportunity that offers meaningful work with true purpose? We would love to welcome you to our multinational team!
Your growth is our growth. We invest in your future by enhancing your skills and abilities through training opportunities and interesting challenges.
At Panasonic, we believe in the power of collaboration - only together can we continue to expand our innovative edge and exceed our customers' expectations. We are a powerful brand with a rich company culture, based on our 7 principles. It's not just about what we do, but how we do it. To fulfil our social responsibilities, we will continue to do what we have done for over 100 years - to enrich people’s lives at home and at work, and move society forward.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Drive and manage Product P&L performance and give an outlook to the management with a focus on agreed KPIs. Create special KPI reports (Net Margin by Model, SMS, Inventory) and discuss the outcome with related Sales / Marketing Departments. Providing insights and commentary to the management. Finance Contact person for the related Product Marketing and KAM's on a daily base support.
• Preparation of the business plan, budget and monthly & yearly forecasts for the related Product Groups. Liasing all related stakeholders as required.
• Provide channel, customer and P&L analysis – including Product Group operational profitability, revenue analysis by products & customer. Analysis of rebate scheme (Customer Bonus, Sales Prom, Cash Discount) and other main cost drivers (eg. Service, Logistic). Review and analyse monthly result vs BP and Forecast in detail up to single Model and Customer profitability.
• Provide analysis / insight on business initiatives. Performs scenario about strategy and operational investments (Customer rebates, Sell in - out promotion activities, advertisement and other sales promotion actions). Control Promotion and Advertsing Budgets inclusive pre check of purchase orders and /or vendor / customer invoices.
• Support monthly, quarterly & yearly closing task (Sales Promotion-, Coad-, Promotor-, Stock Devaluation / Compensation, Advertising accrual, Warranty, oustanding Credit Notes). Settlement (Keys) of Advertising & Promotion Budgets.
• Support the monthly purchase, sales inventory confirmation, e.g. slow moving stock by Models, Stock situation, analysis by Model Forecast vs previous month, vs BP and vs Last Year. Critical view on the market performance and Marketing / Sales outlook – estimation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• University degree in Business Economics, Finance or Controlling
• Min. 5 years experience as Financial Analyst or Controller
• Solid knowledge in IFRS Accounting Standard
• Knowledge in HGB Accounting Standard is a plus
• Strong experience with SAP S4 FI/CO
• Very good skills in Microsoft tools (Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Anaplan and initial experience in applying AI tools would be advantageous
• Excellent communication & analytical skills
• Fluent in Business English
• Available to come to Hamburg office 2 days per month (during onboarding period, presence will be required in Hamburg office)

WHAT WE OFFER

• A challenging strategic role where you can actively contribute to the company's success and take on responsibility
• International work environment
• Variety of training and development opportunities
• 30 days of vacation
• Generous mobile working option
• High Work-Life Balance
• Transportation allowance, ebike leasing and special discounts on Panasonic products

ABOUT US

Panasonic is one of the largest and leading electronic product manufacturers in the world. The depth and variety of our research capabilities, manufacturing expertise, high quality and sophisticated products have remained strong since 1918. Our mission is to create the Panasonic business of "tomorrow." By integrating business, technology, and creativity, we will realize ideal lifestyles and societies solving social issues globally. Learn more about Sustainability at Panasonic.
The satisfaction of our employees is very important to us. Therefore, we pay attention to a positive corporate culture in the sense of our corporate philosophy.
Please find here more information about Panasonic as an employer.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Fairness and equality are in our DNA. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where people feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We want to ensure that our people are respected for who they are as individuals, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community. We are committed to promoting inclusion for the success of our business.
Panasonic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, or any other characteristics.