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.
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 the listening experience.
About the Role
As a Sr. Analyst, FP&A, you will support the Lifestyle Division FP&A Global Finance team. The key focus includes budgeting, forecasting, and analytics for the overall Divisional reporting, including global financial process improvement. This position is also responsible for completing complex management reports and financial models, process-improvement initiatives, and developing recommendations for change. A solid knowledge of financial systems is required.
What You Will Do
- Financial Planning and Analysis function for the Division, overseeing three distinct business units to drive financial performance, strategic planning, and operational efficiency.
- Work closely with all Regions, Customer Business Units, Business units, Corporate, and other Divisions to support financial reporting, financial process improvements, and projects (based on pre-defined KPI’s)
- Support of the preparation of monthly financial reports, global functions reporting and analysis, and providing insights across various departments
- Review and report on variance analysis of actual vs. Forecast, Plan & Prior Year
- Support the design and implementation of new KPIs and performance dashboards, enhancing visibility into key business metrics and operational efficiency.
- Support cost center activity, including monthly reporting and analysis, and leading reviews with Senior Leadership
- Ensure divisional compliance with corporate policies and internal controls, reviewing and implementing group regulatory policies as needed.
- Support the communication and the ad hoc requests from SAMSUNG.
- Maintain a tight monthly G/L close process, working closely with divisional businesses and business controllers.
- Streamline tools and processes to improve analysis of complex data and make recommendations.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of P&L and cash budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes
- Strong analytical, written, verbal, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and management levels.
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy with a heightened sense of urgency and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills with experience developing and executing executive-level presentations.
- SAP or other large ERP and follow-on system experience, along with the ability to manage large data sets.
- Ability to contribute both as an effective individual and as a proactive team member.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience working in a global organization work setting.
- Experience working in disparate time zones.
- Experience working in the consumer products industry.
- Proficiency in additional languages beyond English
What Makes You Eligible
- Availability to travel up to 5% domestically as required.
- Willingness to work remotely in a hybrid setting with commute to Northridge, CA, Stamford, CT, or Novi, MI offices.
- Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
What We Offer
- Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.)
- Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world
- A hybrid work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration
- Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
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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.
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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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!
