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
The Sr. Financial Analyst – Controlling/FP&A is responsible for financial planning, analysis, reporting, and cost controllership for the Global R&D and GPLM (Global Product Line Management) organizations within the Professional Solutions Division of Harman International. This role will work closely with the finance Director, manager, and internal business partners to provide insight into the financial results for the two functions and PRO brands (ie, JBL, AKG, Crown). This position requires proven success in a similar role, analytical thinking, ad-hoc analysis, and the ability to work in a global environment. This position is a hybrid role based in Northridge, CA.
What You Will Do
- Own annual budget and monthly forecast models
- Perform month-end close activities including consolidations of financial results, and financial reporting related to R&D OPEX/CAPEX including variance analysis against budget and forecast.
- Ad-hoc analysis and new model builds to help support requests from corporate, business partners, or finance leaders for analysis and decision support
- Data and document retrieval and review from SAP and other financial systems
- Review of purchase requests and invoices for expense control and proper financial coding
- Interpret and apply corporate financial policies, government legislation, and accounting theory.
- May on an as-needed basis support the broader finance team with sales analysis, new product business cases, and brand reporting
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
- 3-5 years of finance and accounting experience in a complex environment
- Non-linear thinker. Ability to drive analysis to its logical conclusion.
- Advanced Excel
- Experience with financial projections, financial analysis, and accounting principles
- Comfortable with financial systems and preferably working knowledge of SAP, consolidation applications, and Business Intelligence reporting systems
What is Nice to Have
- Results-driven: Having a proactive, goal-oriented approach to decision-making. A clear and strategic thinker with proven experience in translating strategies into actionable plans. Capable of handling multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously and executing them to completion.
- Team Player: Leading teams with clarity and accountability. A proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can effectively work with all levels of a global matrixed organization. Multi-cultural awareness and ability to adjust communication accordingly.
- Change Orientation: Able to adapt to changing demands and conditions. Act as a Change Management expert and enabler on various projects and programs across the business
- Customer Focus: Providing exceptional service and quality to external and internal customers. Understanding and working in past organizations with centralized and de-centralized structures as business requirements change is helpful.
- Self-Awareness: Accepting responsibility for personal development and actions. Have clear objectives and strive to exceed them.
What Makes You Eligible
- This role is eligible to work remotely three days per week and two days in the Northridge, CA office as scheduled or requested (this could be on 24-hour notice).
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
What We Offer
- Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, etc.).
- Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies.
- Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
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Salary Ranges:
$ 82,500 - $ 121,000
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
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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!
