FINANCIAL ANALYST, FP&A & CONTROLLING

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Volunteer leave
• Paid bonding and caregiver leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Fertility support and adoption assistance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Life insurance