What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst FP&A, Sound United position at HARMAN International?
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
Pay Transparency
$ 84,750 - $ 124,300
Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.
Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.
Benefits
HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
You Belong Here
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.
About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.
Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.
If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!
Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)
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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
Pay Transparency
$ 84,750 - $ 124,300
Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.
Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.
Benefits
HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
You Belong Here
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.
About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.
Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.
If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!
Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)
Salary : $84,750 - $124,300