Sr. Analyst – Financial Planning and Analysis
| Company | HARMAN International |
|---|---|
| Location | Stamford, CT, USA, Novi, MI, USA, Northridge, Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Salary | $82500 – $121000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- Financial Planning and Analysis function for the Division, overseeing three distinct business units to drive financial performance, strategic planning, and operational efficiency
- Work closely with all Regions, Customer Business Units, Business units, Corporate, and other Divisions to support financial reporting, financial process improvements, and projects (based on pre-defined KPI’s)
- 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
- Support the communication and the ad hoc requests from SAMSUNG
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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