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About the Role
As a Senior Financial Analyst, Lifestyle PMO, you are responsible for driving the day-to-day execution of transformation efforts to help the cross-functional team achieve benchmark performance. You will apply Harman's proven, methodology-driven approach to large-scale transformation/ performance improvement, focusing on execution and capability building. You will enable critical decisions and drive transformation results through data analytics and insights. You will coach your workstream members to develop and execute effective improvement plans and role-modeling a mindset of executional excellence. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager of Finance for the Lifestyle Performance Management Office.
What You Will Do
- Drive day-to-day execution of transformation teams, right from ideation through implementation, value capture, and lessons learned.
- Hold the team accountable for the execution rigor and results by conducting performance reviews focusing on action/measure tracking and gap closing.
- Monitor and report project progress; bring data insights to drive effective decision-making and course correction.
- Coach teams on improvement approaches and systems.
- Infuse a sense of urgency and establish where to focus (Initiatives, deep dives)
- Assist in the SAP S/4 Hana system implementation. Requiring collaboration amongst global process owners and subject matter experts to ensure business requirements are met.
- Support and conduct system and integration testing for SAP S/4 Hana along with other system implementations.
- Ensures connectivity across the different cross-functional transformation teams to leverage best practices and knowledge sharing.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor's Degree, ideally in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related business management discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience in Business Process, Strategic Finance, Business Project management, or other related areas.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, such as SAP.
- Demonstrated aptitude for analytical and conceptual problem-solving.
- A sense of urgency and an urge to create an impact and make a difference.
- Impactful communication skills with an ability to articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills: ability to work on projects cross-functionally.
Bonus Points if You Have
- MBA, CPA, or CMA a plus.
- Experience with S4 HANA.
- Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement and process development.
- PMP certification, Lean Six Sigma, or any Improvement methodology is desirable.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and related process management tools.
What Makes You Eligible
- Willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international.
- Willingness to work in an office located in Northridge, CA. Hybrid available.
- 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.
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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.
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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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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!
