A Career at HARMAN
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.
About the Role
Analyst, CBU Controlling will reside in Japan Finance business partner team and will provide analytical support to Managers regarding Business Case compilation and maintenance, operation controlling, budget planning, forecast planning and analysis.
Your Team
Analyst, CBU Controlling will directly report to the Sr. Manager, CBU Controlling and will collaborate with Japan Automotive Finance and Accounting team of approximately 6.
What You Will Do
- Be part of the multi-national collaboration team, conduct compilation and maintenance of financial model of long-term projects (Business Case) for Japanese OEM.
- Reflect business situation, terms, conditions and their changes to Business Cases to maintain precise prospects of long-term financial overview of the organization
- Track Bill of Material and update forecasted to maintain quality of long-term forecast.
- Business partnering with sales team to resolve topics with obvious/potential financial impact.
- Support and maintenance of general ledgers and financial statements related to sales
- Coordinate and administer controls for operations ensuring procedures and controls are appropriate and functioning to produce reliable, accurate, and timely financial results for sales related topics and other as necessary
- Support and own the relevant monthly accounting close and reporting process, insuring reports are timely, accurate, and understood
- Maintain and discusses Cost Center reports with sales team members of the management team
What You Need
- B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in relevant Finance role
- Experience working in a multi-national environment
- Fluent in Japanese & English in speaking, reading and writing
- Strong analytical, excel skills, communicative skills
Great to Have
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and perform effectively in a fast-paced multi-national environment
- Capability and ambition to engage multiples projects / initiatives
- Proven team player with excellent interpersonal skills who can effectively work with all levels of a multi-national environment
- Strong analytical skills and proactive communication
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and balance workload to meet deadlines
- Attention to detail, multi-tasking and strong follow through required
What Makes You Eligible
- Be willing to travel up to 5%, domestic only OR domestic and international travel
- Be willing to work in Akihabara and Ariake office in Tokyo, Japan
- Successfully complete a background investigation/aptitude test as a condition of employment
What We Offer
- We offer an authentic diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development in a truly global organization.
- You will work on products and services that touch people’s lives and will change the industrial standards, being a part of the transformations in our industry.
- Our work environments are fast paced, challenging, empowering, collaborative, flexible and exciting.
- We offer our own HARMAN University with regular updates on the new technologies and trends by utilizing various sessions organized by Self Learning and Development Trainings to help grow and advance talent.
- We offer competitive compensation/benefit programs and recognition programs.
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.
Top Skills
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!
