Harman

About the Role

The Manager, Finance – GPLM and R&D is responsible for financial planning, analysis, cost controllership, and providing financial leadership for the global R&D and GPLM (Global Product Line Management) organizations within the Professional Solutions Division of Harman International. This role will be working closely with Pro management to provide insight into the financial results for the two functions and Pros brands (ie, JBL, AKG, Crown).  This position requires good controllership, ability to work in global environment, and ability to marshal initiatives forward. This position is based in Shenzhen China.

 

What You Will Do

• Manage budget and forecast models and processes, including compiling, analyzing, and partnering with business leaders and Global financial consolidations teams.
• Perform month-end close activities including consolidations of financial results, financial reporting related to R&D OPEX/CAPEX including variance analysis against budget and forecast
• Headcount reporting
• Ad-hoc analysis and new model builds to help support requests from corporate, business partners, or finance leaders for analysis and decision support
• Data and document retrieval and review from SAP and other financial systems
• Review of purchase requests and invoices for expense control and proper financial coding
• Interpret and apply corporate financial policies, government legislation, and accounting theory.
• May on an as-needed basis support the broader finance team with sales analysis, new product business cases, and brand reporting

What You Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• 5-7 years of finance and accounting experience in a complex environment
• Fluency in and Chinese (Mandarin) is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, GAAP accounting, financial analysis processes, and financial operations.
• Knowledge of SAP, consolidation applications, and Business Intelligence reporting systems
• Experience preparing financial statements, financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Outstanding communicator (oral and written) and creative thinker, with an ability to use both data, input, and intuition to inform decisions.
• Experience with change management in the areas of processes and systems.
• Extensive experience in Microsoft Office software required, including high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.).
• 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.
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.