Regional Budget & Operations

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates listening experience

About the Role

As part of the fast-paced, passionate marketing team, the Regional Marketing Budget & Operations Coordinator will focus on overall budget management that supports the regional Consumer Audio marketing department and includes all marketing-related processes with regards to finance systems, budgets, purchase orders, vendor management and invoicing.

The Regional Marketing Budget & Operations Coordinator has direct responsibility to the regional marketing leader, dotted line responsibility to Group Marketing Operations and accountability to Finance Controller. This role will be responsible for all aspects of the budget management process including but not limited to processing, tracking, and forecasting marketing expenses, creating POs, processing invoices, monthly GR on expenses, updating monthly forecasts and mapping expenses. This role will be expected to provide the status of the budget and forecast to marketing, finance and general management on a regular basis and work closely with the marketing team, finance team, accounts payable and procurement to gain internal alignment.

What You Will Do

• Help drive the monthly and annual budget planning process for the Marketing team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Pay to Procure Process Lead: Own the oversight and responsibility of the Pay to Procure Process activities for the Marketing team including managing the submissions and approvals for all new vendors, budgeting, forecasting, mapping expenses, Garners, POs, Goods receipts, immediate payments, and routing large-scale expenses for executive approval. Provide the team with proactive updates on delays or missing information.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage the monthly marketing budget forecast by working with the marketing and finance teams to provide updated and accurate information. Ensure all forecasts match their prior submissions and if not, work with stakeholders on rationale for any changes. Manage the budget tracking tool by updating all information in relation to monthly forecasts, monthly goods receipts on expenses, mapping expenses, POs, and Project IDs.
• Approval Processes: Manage large-scale expense requests by assisting with rationale & write-ups, providing specific budget information, and routing the final document from submission to approval.
• Purchase Order Process: Manage the Purchase Order process by tracking each submission through execution and providing team with updates on delays or missing information. Work closely with procurement and finance to provide updated information and work through challenges associated with incomplete information, delays or expediated timelines.
• Agency Relationships: Communicate with agency partners to provide information, request billing schedule info, update POs as necessary, and remain actively involved in process with them throughout
• Ad Hoc Data Analysis: Track and update spend data attributes in budget tracking tool and work with teams to cleanse and modify as necessary. Provide ad doc data analysis support to Marketing on Senior Leadership requests as needed.
• Training: Assist with training new Marketing hires at the end to end Pay to Procure process.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Economics or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2-4 years’ experience, preferably in Marketing or Financial environment.
• Experience in working cross regional / global in a diverse, multi-cultural team.
• Ability to work well with all levels of management.
• Extensive experience in Microsoft Office software required, including high proficiency in Excel.
• Experienced in working with Business Intelligence/Report tools (SAP, Sales force).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a commitment to quality assurance.
• Independent and team player, fluent in English.
• Experience with change management in the areas of processes and systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities without loss of accuracy or time.
• Good collaboration skills – Ability to effectively collaborate with teams around the world and with leading external partners to achieve goals.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Strong analytical and mathematical reasoning and problem-solving.
• Ability to think independently and function well in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities without loss of accuracy or time.
• Ability to perform well in fast paced and complex matrixed environment with numerous and sometime ambiguous tasks, assignments and projects.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 5%, domestic and international travel
• This role is eligible to work both remotely and in office, in accordance with region requirements.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• 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

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)

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.