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Overview Who We Are: Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, Wi-Fi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. If you want to learn more about us, visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to https://careers.na.panasonic.com/avionics/jobs. Responsibilities The Position: The Financial Analyst III will support the financial planning and analysis activities of a designated business unit, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis. Serving as a trusted financial advisor to business leaders, this role will provide decision support, actionable insights, and financial guidance to drive informed business decisions. The position is also responsible for reviewing operating and capital expenditure requests to ensure alignment with business objectives and financial targets. Financial Planning & Reporting: Decision Support for business units and financial management. Budgeting and forecasting of business unit financials (PL, BS and CF). Establish and evaluate financial metrics for deeper analysis. Prepare and present monthly expenditures incurred against plan and forecasts and provide recommendations on how to control or reduce spending and accelerate revenues. Coordinate between Fixed Asset Accountant and business unit managers to properly account and classify capital expenditures. Prepares financial and business related analysis and research in such areas as financial and expense performance, rate of return, depreciation, working capital, and investments. Prepares consolidated forecasts and budgets and analyzes trends and/or variances in revenue, expense, capital expenditures and other related areas. Financial Management: Pro-active financial management. Ability to adjust and adapt to market and economic conditions. Lead process improvement initiatives and business metrics development Act in a lead role for other analysts Independently manage department finance while interacting with HQ and other department managers. Develop concepts and models for general management improvement e.g. project reporting guidelines, cost cutting evaluation etc. Other Duties: Utilize a decision support tool for management. Provide first point of contact for Finance issues for the business unit. Ad hoc analysis as required. Promote continuous improvement and innovative thinking. Support Senior Management in business analysis and strategic initiatives Attendance and contribution to business unit meetings & finance conference calls. The salary range of $89,000 - $149,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. Qualifications What we're looking for: B.A. or B.S. degree in accounting or finance required. Financial Certification preferred. 6+ years of advanced financial analysis/planning/accounting. Ability to adjust and adapt to market and economic conditions. Excellent communications (written and verbal) skills with finance staff, local group staff and customers. Having a wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other technical positions. Ability to think innovatively and proactively. Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance. Advanced MS Office knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Oracle, Cognos planning and reporting preferred. Our Principles: Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude What We Offer: At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program. Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked. Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP. 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1. Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program. Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program. All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law. Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. 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 Avionics Corporate. #LI-KH1 #LI-Hybrid REQ-155590
