Harman

About the Role

In this role, you will be participating in and driving our strategic growth initiatives. You will lead and support the execution of the full spectrum of M&A activities, from industry research and pipeline generation to complex financial modeling, valuation, and the preparation of critical investment committee and board approval materials.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact global projects. Join our high-caliber Global Strategy and M&A team and gain valuable exposure to HARMAN’s diverse global businesses and practices.

What You Will Do

• Drive day-to-day deal execution and analysis, developing financial models and valuation scenarios for critical transactions, while collaborating with cross-functional HARMAN teams
• Synthesize data into compelling presentations and actionable investment conclusions for executive management review
• Create executive level M&A reports and communications to senior leadership audiences
• Orchestrate comprehensive due diligence activities and ensure project timelines are met through effective coordination with senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HARMAN's Strategy and Business teams to proactively build and cultivate a robust M&A target pipeline
• Monitor and analyze key inorganic activities (M&A, investments, joint ventures, partnerships) and developments within the automotive and consumer electronics industries

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or a related quantitative field is required (Master’s degree preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive and relevant professional work experience, preferably with 2+ years dedicated specifically to M&A activities OR an MBA and 2+ years M&A experience
• Strong financial, analytical and modelling skills with extensive experience in discounted cash flow, and relative valuation methods
• Proven knowledge of core M&A transaction activities, including due diligence, financial analysis and valuation
• Demonstrated strong project and people management abilities, including the ability to communicate clearly across seniority levels and functional areas, crucial for day-to-day management of of M&A initiatives
• Ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic, global, cross-functional, and cross-time zone environment

Bonus Points if You Have

• MBA
• Relevant experience within a corporate development team
• Have or making progress toward CFA
• Industry related knowledge and experience in automotive, consumer electronics

What Makes You Eligible

• Must be willing to travel 25% of the time (including international travelling)
• Able to report to an office located in Stamford, CT or Novi, MI (hybrid)
• Due to the nature of global team, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

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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