About the Role
As the Financial Analyst, Global Operations, you will provide Finance support to the Professional Division and will be part of the Global Operations Finance Team. The key areas of focus will be business partnering, cost center and HC reporting, CAPEX, COPQ, providing support to manufacturing sites, consolidations, budgeting, and forecasting for the Operations functions. You will also be responsible for completing management reports and financial models, process improvement initiatives, and developing recommendations for change. In addition, Month-End accounting close that includes some journal entry review and variance analysis.
What You Will Do
Controllership of the Operations functions, ensuring compliance, and the development of control.
Analyze and evaluate the company’s operating results and financial position.
Help develop and manage Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Service budgets and forecasts.
Collaborate with the Operations team on inventory reporting and KPIs.
Perform month-end close activities, including consolidation of financial results, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
Ability to interface with management and work cross-functionally with the Business Unit's regions and manufacturing plants, Corporate, external partners, and Global Controlling.
Coordinate and communicate regularly with the India and Hungary accounting teams.
Perform ad hoc projects as needed.
What You Need to Be Successful
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
Solid understanding of budgeting, cash management, and financial analysis processes.
5+ years of experience in a finance role within a fast-paced, multinational organization.
3+ years of hands-on ERP experience, preferably with SAP and other Business Intelligence Reporting Systems
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment.
Strong adaptability to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
Bonus Points if You Have
Experience in Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain/Operations.
A curious and analytical mindset, with the ability to lead multiple projects and drive them to completion.
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally across the organization.
What Makes You Eligible
Willing to travel up to 10%, domestically and internationally.
Willing to work in an office located in Northridge, CA, in a hybrid model (2 days onsite / 3 days remote)
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
What We Offer
Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Retirement Savings plan.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
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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.