Senior Financial Analyst (Performance Management Office)

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure connectivity across the different cross-functional transformation teams to leverage best practices and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.