Financial Analyst

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle
We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About The Role
The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) will play a critical role in supporting the Business Unit (BU) Controlling team by delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and actionable recommendations. This position partners closely with BU leaders and cross-functional teams to drive business performance and support strategic decision-making.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports for executive management review.
• Support BU leaders with monthly reporting, variance analysis, and performance insights.
• Analyze and evaluate BU operating results using COPA and Darwin systems; identify root causes and drive resolution of issues.
• Assess regional BU performance against Plan and Forecast, explaining key variances and trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-divisional teams to provide financial analysis and support decision-makin.
• Conduct product line portfolio and profitability analysis to optimize business outcomes.
• Assist in the preparation of BU budgets and forecasts; perform actual vs. plan variance analysis.
• Monitor cost center performance against Plan and Forecast and conduct gap analysis.
• Lead and support ad hoc projects as required.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Moderate levels of stress may occur at times, especially during budgeting season.

Bonus Points if You Have

• General knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis processes.
• Working knowledge of BPC/SAP.
• Results-driven: Proactive, goal-oriented approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously and drive them to completion.
• Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively in a global matrixed organization.
• Adaptable to changing demands and conditions.
• Customer-focused, providing exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-aware, with a commitment to personal development and accountability.

What Makes You Eligible

• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities without loss of accuracy or time.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Willingness to submit to a background screening and drug test.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development