Associate, Financial Planning and Analysis

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.

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 Analyst 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.

What You Will Do

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.
• You will review and validate SCM projection comparing current forecast results with budget, prior year and giving comments on main changed drivers.
• You will 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.).
• You will review, update and consolidate general expenses,
• You will take accountability of the projection of freight-in and freight-out and warranties P&L lines.

Others:

• You will 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. 
• You will help with the preparation of the monthly OPS presentation.
• You will 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.
• You will prepare the scorecard report and will support the development and tracking of ad-hoc reports.
• You will help with the improvement of the forecasting process.
• You will act as a backup in the preparation of GARNER, EAR for regional projects.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or similar career.
• 3+ 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.

Bonus Points if You Have

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

What Makes You Eligible

• Demonstrable ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• You are willing to travel, if necessary.
• Be willing to work in an office and remotely.

What 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.

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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.