Manager Treasury FX Risk Management

About the Position

Manager Treasury FX Risk Management

We are seeking a Manager Treasury FX Risk Management to oversee global foreign exchange risk management activities within our Corporate Treasury organization.

Locations

• Szekesfehervar, Fejer, Hungary
• Budapest, Hungary

Salary

Ft 15,570,000 - Ft 22,836,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Partner with Automotive, Lifestyle, and other business unit finance teams to identify, quantify, and monitor foreign exchange risks across global operations, commercial bids, and long-term business forecasts.
• Perform financial modeling, scenario analysis, and risk assessments to evaluate the potential impact of currency movements and recommend effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with business units to gather and validate multi-currency forecasts and underlying exposure data.
• Continuously assess existing and emerging foreign exchange exposures and recommend strategies to reduce earnings and cash flow volatility.
• Develop, execute, and manage foreign exchange hedging programs, including hedge strategy design, derivative instrument selection, trade execution, and ongoing portfolio management.
• Evaluate and recommend long-term hedging strategies for both developed and emerging market exposures.
• Monitor global financial markets, economic developments, and foreign exchange trends to provide insights and recommendations to Treasury leadership and key stakeholders.
• Analyze and report on the financial impact of foreign exchange exposures and hedging activities.
• Partner with accounting, finance, consolidation, and external service providers to ensure accurate valuation, accounting, reporting, and documentation of derivative transactions and hedging activities.
• Maintain compliance with treasury policies, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and hedge accounting standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in treasury processes through automation, data analytics, treasury technology solutions, and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on foreign exchange risk management by providing guidance, training, and support to finance, accounting, procurement, and business teams across the organization.
• Support Treasury leadership on strategic initiatives and special projects related to liquidity management, cash forecasting, working capital optimization, financial risk management, and treasury transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, relevant accreditation, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive treasury experience, including significant experience in corporate foreign exchange, interest rate or commodity risk management within a global, multinational organization.
• Strong understanding of foreign exchange markets, financial risk management, derivative instruments, and treasury best practices.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards related to foreign exchange hedging and derivative accounting.
• Experience working closely with Corporate Finance, FP&A, Accounting, Tax, and business unit finance teams.
• Strong financial modeling, quantitative analysis, and problem-solving skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with foreign exchange trading platforms, treasury management systems, and foreign exchange exposure management tools.
• Experience utilizing ERP, consolidation, and financial reporting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex financial exposures, develop risk mitigation strategies, and communicate recommendations to senior management.
• Experience preparing management reporting, dashboards, and analytical presentations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced global environment.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve forecasting, reporting, workflow efficiency, and decision-making.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; additional language skills are a plus.
• Strong collaboration, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions, regions, and cultures.

Nice to Have

• Automotive and/or consumer electronics industry experience.
• Experience with data analytics, business intelligence, and automation tools, including SQL, Python, Power BI, Qlik Sense, or similar technologies.
• Experience designing or improving AI-enabled reporting workflows, prompt libraries, data-quality checks, or governance controls.
• Relevant certifications or training, such as CFA, CTP, data analytics, or AI governance.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Flexible working hours
• Travel opportunities

About the Company

HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners, and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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 attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications, and job-related performance.

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