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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

The Manager, FP&A role will support the Lifestyle Division FP&A Global Finance team. The key focus includes budgeting, forecasting, and analytics for the overall Divisional reporting, including global financial process improvement. This position is also responsible for completing complex management reports and financial models, process improvement initiatives, and developing recommendations for change.  This position will also work directly with our SVP, Controlling, and our senior Lifestyle Divisional management team within the finance and controlling environment. A solid knowledge of financial systems is required. This position has two direct reports.

What You Will Do

• Financial Planning and Analysis function for the Division, overseeing three distinct business units to drive financial performance, strategic planning, and operational efficiency
• Works closely with all Regions, Customer Business Units, Business units, Corporate, and other Divisions to support financial reporting, financial process improvements, and projects (based on pre-defined KPI’s)
• Drive and lead strategic initiatives to improve financial efficiency, optimize cost structures, and enhance revenue growth opportunities.
• Preparation of monthly financial reports, global functions reporting and analysis, and providing insights across various departments
• Review and report on variance analysis of actual vs. Forecast, Plan & Prior Year
• Design and implementation of new KPIs and performance dashboards, enhancing visibility into key business metrics and operational efficiency
• Support cost center activity, including monthly reporting and analysis, and leading reviews with Senior Leadership
• Ensure divisional compliance with corporate policies and internal controls, reviewing and implementing group regulatory policies as needed
• Capital expenditure (Capex) reporting, tracking investments, and returns
• Support communication and the ad hoc requests from SAMSUNG and SAMSUNG dispatchers
• Maintain a tight monthly G/L close process, working closely with divisional businesses and business controllers.
• Streamline tools and processes to improve the analysis of complex data and make recommendations

What You Need to Be Successful

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or business administration
• Eight or more years of experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of P&L and cash budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and management levels
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy with a heightened sense of urgency and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Strong MS Excel and PowerPoint skills with experience developing and executing executive-level presentations.
• SAP or other large ERP and follow-on system experience, along with the ability to manage large data sets
• Ability to contribute both as an effective individual and as a proactive team member.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience working in a global organization work setting
• Experience working in disparate time zones
• Experience working in the consumer products industry
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English
• MBA
• CMA

What Makes You Eligible

• Availability to travel up to 5% domestically as required.
• Willingness to work remotely in a hybrid setting with commute to Northridge, CA, Stamford, CT, or Novi, MI
• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen is a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.)
• Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world
• A hybrid work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.

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