Finance Business Partner

OverviewEvery moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!ResponsibilitiesFinance Business Partner (by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic)What You'll Get To Do:The Finance Business Partner serves as the link between the finance function and business operations, translating financial data into actionable insights that inform decision-making, improve performance, and support long-term growth. This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align financial plans with business strategy, providing forward-looking analysis, financial guidance, and challenge to drive better outcomes.Strategic Business Partnering & Decision Support Act as the primary financial advisor to assigned business units, building strong relationships with leadershipProvide proactive financial insights and recommendations to support strategic and operational decisionsChallenge assumptions and influence decision-making using data-driven analysisTranslate complex financial results into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholdersSupport business case development for investments, initiatives, and growth opportunitiesFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes in alignment with business strategyDevelop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-makingEnsure financial plans reflect operational realities and strategic prioritiesPartner with leaders to align resource allocation with business objectivesPerformance Management & ReportingDeliver regular financial performance reporting, including variance analysis against budget and forecastIdentify key drivers of financial performance and communicate risks and opportunitiesDevelop dashboards and KPIs to track and measure business outcomesProvide insights to improve profitability, efficiency, and cost managementCommercial Insight & Value CreationAnalyze and optimize revenue, cost structures, and investment returnsSupport pricing strategies, cost optimization, and profitability improvementsPartner with stakeholders on contract negotiations and commercial initiativesIdentify opportunities for business growth, efficiency, and cost savingsGovernance, Risk & Continuous ImprovementEnsure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and controlsIdentify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategiesSupport for both internal and external audit requirementsImprove financial processes, reporting, and data accuracySupport continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial performance and decision-makingScope:Influences decision-making across business leaders and functionsSupports assigned business unit(s) or function(s) through strategic financial partnershipQualificationsWhat You'll Bring:Education & Experience:Bachelor’s degree required in Finance or Accounting.Relevant finance certification preferred (e.g., CPA, CFA, ACCA, CIMA)5–8+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or business partnering rolesProblem Solving:Solves complex financial and business challenges with multiple variables and competing prioritiesRequires strong analytical judgment to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend actionsBalances financial rigor with commercial and strategic considerationsCommunications:Regular interaction with senior leaders, cross-functional stakeholders, and finance teamsRequires the ability to clearly communicate financial insights to non-finance audiencesMust influence without direct authority and build trust across the organizationOther Requirements: .Strong analytical, financial modeling, and data interpretation skillsKnowledge of SAPAdvanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting toolsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentHybrid or remote working environment; occasional travel as requiredBenefits & Perks - What's In It For You:Panasonic prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:Health Benefits– Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.Voluntary Benefits– Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.Paid Time-Off Benefits– Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.Educational Assistance– Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.Health Management and Wellbeing Programs–Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognitionAnnual Bonus Program- Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.We Take Opportunity Seriously:At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honestyhave been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equalopportunity employer.The wage range of $125,000 - $145,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.​We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal,educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting toexplore new opportunities, send us your application!​Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic.#LI-HD1 REQ-