Harman

Introduction: 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

At HARMAN, we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives. As a Financial Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategies that drive our business forward. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your analytical skills and financial expertise to make a tangible impact on our growth and success.

In this role, you will provide critical analytical support in financial management, planning, budgeting, and variance analysis. Your insights will help us understand key business drivers and identify opportunities for improvement. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to strategic decision-making and help us achieve our financial goals. This role offers a unique blend of autonomy and teamwork, allowing you to take initiative while benefiting from the support and expertise of your colleagues.

HARMAN is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

What You Will Do

• Perform monthly reporting for management review
• Analyze and evaluate the company’s operating results and financial position
• Identify opportunities to improve expenses and business execution
• Plan, develop, prepare and maintain company budgets
• Develop cash flow projections, sales projections, capital and expense projections
• Collaborate with local and global teams to provide financial insights and support cross-functional initiatives and projects
• Exercise sound judgment and a results-driven approach to achieve financial goals and drive business success

What You Need to Be Successful

• Work experience in globally operated company (i.e. Foreign company experience is an advantage)
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in similar type position
• Bilingual (Japanese native & business level English) in speaking, reading and writing
• Experience and knowledge of SAP; knowledge of BW or a BI analytic environment preferred
• Strong analytical, excel skills (Pivot, VLOOKUP, Big Data analytics)
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and strategically
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting

What is Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s Degree Required; prefer degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and perform effectively in a fast-paced matrix environment
• Capability to handle multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously and execute to completion
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and balance workload to meet deadlines

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 5%, domestic only
• Be willing to work in the office (Harman flex policy allows office/remote work in alignment with your manager). 
• Successfully complete an Aptitude Test as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

• We offer an authentic diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development in a truly global organization.
• You will work on products and services that touch people’s lives and will change the industrial standards, being a part of the transformations in our industry.
• Our work environments are fast paced, challenging, empowering, collaborative, flexible and exciting.
• We offer our own HARMAN University with regular updates on the new technologies and trends by utilizing various sessions organized by Self Learning and Development Trainings to help grow and advance talent.
• We offer competitive compensation/benefit programs and recognition programs.

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