FP&A Analyst

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience

• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence

• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

As an FP&A Analyst for Automotive Strategic Business Units (SBU) reporting you will be responsible for managing and optimizing the financial forecasting and reporting processes for Automotive Car Audio SBU, ensuring alignment with Global Automotive FP&A processes and practices.

You will report to the Automotive Director, FP&A (Consolidation, Reporting & Forecasting), and will partner closely with the SBU controlling lead and other functional leads within Finance, serving as the primary contact for Car Audio SBU Financial Reporting.

What You Will Do

• Prepare standard SBU financial reports including Allocated SBU P&L utilizing SAP-BPC COPA

• Partner with SBU Controller to drive SBU performance management and improvements.

• Perform Ad-Hoc analysis, scenario modeling, and other FP&A support for the SBU.

• Create and Prepare Monthly SBU Financial review deck.

• Partner with Sales Excellence, SIOP, and CBU controlling to understand key revenue drivers (vehicle volume, take rates, pricing, APR, etc..) for forecast, budget, and actual sales.

• Utilize SAP-BW to prepare sales and standard margin analysis variance explanations for actuals vs. budget and forecast.

• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, and SG&A Controlling to prepare functional cost variance analysis vs. Budget and Forecast for the SBU.

• Support inquiry requests from Corporate Finance and Samsung Finance management teams.

• Perform Currency analysis.

• Prepare standard reporting templates utilizing SAP-BPC, OneStream, SAP-BW, and other reporting tools.

• Assist in preparation of quarterly audit packages.

• Assist with preparation of Automotive Operational Financial review deck.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related field.

• 5+ years related experience including preparing financial statements, business activity reports and financial position forecasts and variance analysis.

• Well versed in budgeting and forecasting end-to-end processes.

• Experience in multinational manufacturing companies preferred; HARMAN/Samsung experience a plus.

• Advanced Excel, financial modeling, and reporting tools expertise.

• Proficiency with ERP/FP&A systems.

• Ability to work across time zones and collaborate in a global matrix environment.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related field.

• Experience at an automotive supplier doing similar work.

• Refined business acumen and honed skills influencing leaders and stakeholders.

• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.

• A mindset of continuous improvement and execution.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10% domestic and international.

• Be willing to work in the Novi, MI office (hybrid format).

• 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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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.