As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.
Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transform tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-tracking your career.
- Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience.
- Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence.
- Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment
About the Role
As a Finance Business Controller RFQ, you will act as a key liaison between Finance and the RFQ teams, supporting business intake, coordinating inputs, utilizing quote tools and processes, and actively participating in cross functional team meetings. The role reports to the Regional Finance Business Partner or Controlling Director
What You Will Do
Details about day-day job functionality and the role itself.
- Support Business Case activities from intake to Award including, but not limited to:
- Lead RFQ intake and framing; clarify scope, premises, and exclusions; create and maintain the RFQ status and timeline.
- Build the BC and validate inputs; reconcile prior revisions and provide variance analysis.
- Variable cost including Material, Licenses, Manufacturing Labor & Investments, Engineering spend, and Warranty estimates.
- Commercial inputs including Volume, Pricing, reimbursements, and APR/BPI
- Consolidate risks and commitments; quantify impacts; validate mitigation plans and maintain maturity ratings within the case.
- Run scenarios and sensitivities; surface commercial levers and trade-offs; recommend options to CAMs/SBU
- Orchestrate cross-functional inputs; ensure systems and tools are setup (ex: TCPCM, Easy planning P-codes, Salesforce, SharePoint, etc) and structures are aligned to the baseline.
- Supporting business case reviews with SBU controlling and CAM stakeholders
- Prepare approval materials; coordinate GAR/GRO/VCOM approvals and track conditions to close.
- Upon award, reconcile final scope/contract vs. quoted baseline; freeze the baseline and hand over a complete package to execution teams.
- Ensure RFQ process, tools, and approvals are followed, escalate as necessary.
- Review and align BC status with Finance Business Partner
- Participate in cross functional collaboration activities.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Basic knowledge of automotive RFI/RFQ processes.
- 3-5 years in project/business controlling, program management, or cost management.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- Skilled in SAP, financial planning tools, financial modeling, and Excel.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills
- Experience with cross-functional collaboration and customer account management.
What Makes You Eligible
- Willing to travel as needed.
What We Offer
- HARMAN Flex Connect Program, offering a flexible hybrid work environment that fosters stronger collaboration, meaningful connections, and innovation through a minimum of three in-office days per week.
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Skills Required
- Basic knowledge of automotive RFI/RFQ processes.
- 3-5 years in project/business controlling, program management, or cost management.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- Skilled in SAP, financial planning tools, financial modeling, and Excel.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience with cross-functional collaboration and customer account management.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
