Analyst FP&A, Sound United

A Career at HARMAN

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About the Role

The Analyst, FP&A role will support the Sound United SBU Finance team. The key focus includes budgeting, forecasting, and analytics and reporting. This position is also responsible for completing complex management reports and financial models, process improvement initiatives, and developing recommendations for change.  A solid knowledge of financial systems is required.

What You Will Do

• Financial Planning and Analysis function for the SBU, to drive financial performance, strategic planning, and operational efficiency.
• Support of the 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
• Support the 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.
• Maintain a tight monthly G/L close process, working closely with divisional businesses and business controllers.
• Streamline tools and processes to improve analysis of complex data and make recommendations.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 5+ 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

What Makes You Eligible

• Availability to travel up to 5% domestically as required.
• Willingness to work remotely in hybrid setting with commute to the Carlsbad CA office
• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (Sound United, JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.)
• Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world
• 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
• Inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities

Salary Ranges:

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.