Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist

About the Position

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

We are looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist to join our CoA team. This role is critical in the budgeting and forecasting processes by leading the preparation and projection of sales and cost forecasting and supporting the management in the preparation and consolidation of general expenses (T&E, training, leases, customer service agents, etc.). The position will act as a support in the projection of freight-in, freight-out and warranties P&L lines. You will be running the sales scorecard, updating special sales tracks and supporting the development and updating of ad-hoc reports for the region and the preparation of the OPS monthly presentation. The ideal candidate will collaborate with operations, marketing and selling to ensure the timely delivery of information.

Responsibilities

Forecast & Budgeting:

• Support the monthly forecast and yearly budgeting processes by preparing the base to estimate sales and costs. You will be updating prices, unit std costs, commercial conditions and MDF´s estimations for the valuation of forecasted volume and consolidating the forecast with actuals to have full year information detailed by product and customer.
• Review and validate SCM projection comparing current forecast results with budget, prior year and giving comments on main changed drivers.
• Support the management by searching for general premises and updating economic premises of each country of the region for Budgeting cycle (Fx, GDP, Population, etc.).
• Review, update and consolidate general expenses.
• Take accountability of the projection of freight-in and freight-out and warranties P&L lines.

Others:

• Support the monthly tracking of T&E expenses and review of results with CC´s owners to update the information for OPS and to get main comments on variations.
• Help with the preparation of the monthly OPS presentation.
• Support the finance side, the end-to-end product lifecycle by anticipating the exposure of inventory EOL and supporting strategies to accelerate the rotation of EOL products at the channel.
• Prepare the scorecard report and support the development and tracking of ad-hoc reports.
• Help with the improvement of the forecasting process.
• Act as a backup in the preparation of GARNER, EAR for regional projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or similar career.
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A.
• Proficiency in analysis of information, logical reasoning, and problem solving. Proven experience.
• Excellent communication.
• Proven English advanced, this position will be in communication with people in US and China.
• Demonstrable knowledge of use of excel (advanced) as a tool for analysis and track of results.
• Results oriented.
• Attention to details.

Nice to Have

• SAP, BI, or BPC knowledge.
• Experienced in process improvement.

We Offer

• 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.

About the Company

About 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!