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Location:
Shenzhen - Guangdong, China
Job Family:
Finance
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
P3
Job ID:
R-53362-2026

Description & Requirements

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

This position serves as a key financial partner for the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, owning budget development, cost control, and financial modeling to safeguard EBIT and revenue targets. You will drive data‑driven insights on product profitability and pipeline opportunities, while supporting R&D finance initiatives and best‑practice tool development across the organization.

What You Will Do

  • Prepare New Product Introduction (NPI) program budget development and control.
  • Performs and analyzes financial modeling, economic research, trends and studies subjects such as revenue, EBIT, investments, and cost against budget, variance analysis, forecasting, financial planning and expense comparisons by analysis of profit and loss statements.
  • Analyze profitability of major product lines and future product pipeline opportunities to aid determination of new products and discontinuation of current products.
  • Support business case development and provide analysis for management decision making.
  • Monitors NPI projects spending and provide forecast and insight to support operational decision-making.
  • Support R&D Finance Improvement initiative workstreams.
  • Participate in developing tools, techniques and best practice approaches to support the ongoing development of the R&D Finance Team and the wider Finance community.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • 5 years related experience in financial aspects of New Product Development or Introduction (NPD or NPI) processes with the consumer electronics or products industries. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting
  • Advanced ERP systems, Excel and Power Point skills. Working knowledge in SAP and Python preferred        
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese.

Bonus Points if You Have

  • 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.
  • 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 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

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' 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 '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com. 

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.  
 
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) 

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at harmancareers@harman.com. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.