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Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a SAP Functional Engineer – FICO/PS? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

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Summary : Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary: The experienced SAP Functional Engineer – FICO/PS is a non-managerial hands-on position. Responsible for owning the technical and functional aspects of SAP S/4 Finance Best Practice Solutions and the integration with third-party Applications for specific business processes. The SAP Functional Engineer – FICO/PS will align the business processes to utilize SAP Best Practice solutions effectively by employing standard SAP solutions and applications to minimize custom development. This strategic approach facilitates periodic SAP upgrades and patches without jeopardizing the stability of the business solutions. Emphasis will be placed on maintaining the core S/4 environment free from customization and optimizing the use of standard development applications.

Essential Duties:

• Conduct business process analysis for Finance, Costing, Asset Management, Project Systems.

• Identify and implement SAP S/4 Best Practice FTM Solution (AR, AP, Asset Management, Financial Supply Chain, BPC, Project Systems, Financial Reporting).

• Collaborate with the SI Team to develop an integrated solution.

• Attain proficiency in Panasonic Business Systems, including interfaces and integrations.

• Facilitate and conduct business and functional requirements gathering workshops for complex projects.

• Map simple and complex business processes (AS-IS & TO-BE) and/or larger scope workflow.

• Guide architecture decisions based on industry standards and best practices in the Finance, Controlling and Financial Supply Chain Operations area.

• Develop, configure, test FTM solutions as necessary.

• Assist with the data governance and compliance strategy for the Finance, Controlling, Project Systems and Financial Supply Chain functional and reporting area.

• Develop a comprehensive testing plan for the functional and integration solution. Review and approve end-user test cases and actively engage in user acceptance testing.

• Lead the day-to-day technical support of the application to ensure it operates optimally.

• Play a crucial role in choosing and suggesting software solutions customized to meet specific business requirements. Collaborate with essential technology and business unit personnel and key partners to identify areas for enhancement and document requirements and contribute to designing, testing, and implementing optimized SAP upgrades.

• Collaborate with internal and external business partners and fully understand business functions and current systems.

• Manage integrated functionality and technology dependencies, usability, reliability, performance, and support needs.

• Lead discussions, provide guidance for SAP, and facilitate collaboration with implementation partners. Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of existing systems while formulating strategies for their improvement.

• Engage with other SAP S/4 Process Analysts/Engineer and business analysts to plan, develop, design, and implement new applications and refine existing ones.

• Ensure that document creation for projects is facilitated while working alongside project teams or clients. This involves developing and reviewing Business Requirements, functional specifications, and client communications documents.

• Conduct advanced data collection tasks, lead in gathering requirements, and consolidate intricate organizational and procedural information from business collaborators, showcasing a profound grasp of business terminology.

• Adhere to IT standards and processes.

• Assist in the development and execution of Unit Testing, System Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing scripts.

• Generate presentations and demonstrations, oversee the creation of training documents/materials, and lead training sessions for business partners while supporting the training and mentoring of junior analysts and business resources.

• Propose innovative approaches to address the advanced needs of business partners.

• Ongoing education and remaining abreast of industry trends and SAP's forthcoming innovations and enhancements are essential to continuously contributing as a subject matter expert across various cross-platform projects.

• Take on the responsibilities of an IT Quality Assurance Analyst or serve as a Project Manager for small projects as requested/needed.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees’, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. Respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, technology, information systems management, or a related field.

Preferred:

• Master of Science in Technology, Business Data Management, Information Systems Management, or a related field.

• Specialized post-graduate certifications include SAP Certified Finance Consultant, SAP S/4HANA Consolidation, PS, or related Finance certifications.

Essential Qualifications

• The position requires the ability to travel to the Nevada factory for up to 30-40% of the time.

• This position is a hand-on non-managerial role working alongside multiple process teams to build POCs of solutions and drive for implementation of industry best practice solutions.

• A minimum of 6 – 8 years of experience in IT functional areas in FICO with S/4 Hana enterprise software is mandatory. Mastery in this field is essential.

• Possessing advanced expertise in S/4 FICO along with PS, Consolidation, AR, AP, GL, Assets, Cost Management with a comprehensive understanding of its application in business workflow and alignment with organizational requirements.

• Possess expert level knowledge and best practices implementation of SAP Finance and SAP FSCM (Financial Supply Chain Management) capabilities in manufacturing industry.

• Experienced in comprehending and analyzing complex business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.

• Proficient in creating comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Your ability to deliver information effectively to respond to inquiries from diverse stakeholders is crucial.

• Serve as the liaison/go-to resource between the SI delivery(techno-functional) team and business process owners for the FI (Financial) and CO (Controlling) and other integrated finance modules of SAP

• Proficiency in problem-solving and the ability to adapt to diverse and non-standardized concrete variables demonstrate capability in effectively addressing a broad spectrum of complex variables with minimal standardization.

• Proficient in integrating enterprise considerations into solution development and expert in incorporating enterprise-level factors into solution design and development.

• Proficient in adept verbal and written communication across various scenarios, showcasing attentive listening, articulate responses, and active engagement in meetings. Skilled in effectively navigating diverse verbal contexts, presenting explicit and informative written content, rigorously proofreading, and catering to varying stylistic requirements. Proficiency extends to the adept presentation of numerical data and comprehensive comprehension of written information.

• Adaptability to changes in the work environment is a key requirement for this role. You should be adept at managing multiple priorities, have a flexible approach to align methods with the situation, and demonstrate resilience against frequent changes, delays, and unexpected events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP S/4HANA FICO/PS

• AR, AP, GL, FSCM, BPC, AM, PS, Finance Reporting

• S/4 Finance Integration with other modules

Preferred Certification(s):

• SAP S/4 Hana Finance

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 40%

• Walk: 30%

• Stand: 20%

• Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

For this position the required frequency is:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional

• Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional

• Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional

• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance

• Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month

• Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment

• Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition

• Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning

• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging

• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization

• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.

Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Who We Are:

Meet Panasonic Energy (https://careers.na.panasonic.com/life-at-panasonic) ! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-x_hDfMqb0) .

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

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 to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Panasonic Energy of North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any 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. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.

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