Financial Analyst

About the Role

As the Financial Analyst, you will work very closely to the North America Consumer Marketing teams to coordinate the forecast submission, analyzing/reporting actuals and proposing actions to improve profitability. You will also be a key player during the month-close process. The role supports major corporate and global initiatives. The North America region is headquartered in Northridge, CA with annual revenues of over $1 Billion.

Your Team

You will report to the Manager, FP&A for Lifestyle Consumer Audio for the North America region.

What You Will Do

• Partner with the Marketing teams on the coordination and preparation of the monthly marketing expense forecast submission and the annual budget, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain advanced financial models to improve forecast accuracy and conduct pre- and post-project ROI analysis. Identify opportunities and propose actions to optimize investment returns across projects and initiatives.
• Act as a senior financial advisor to the marketing teams by providing financial insights for planning, obtaining proper approvals, tracking, and reporting. Lead efforts to improve profitability through data-driven actions and recommendations.
• Lead monthly variance analysis of budgeted, forecasted, and actual financial performance, with a focus on interpreting and documenting variance drivers.
• Provide business/financial in-depth analysis and support to management on issues related to marketing expenses (including but not limited to displays, media, online marketing, product/customer marketing initiatives and sponsorship/brand ambassador contracts).
• Clearly and concisely communicate financial information and insights to non-financial managers and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with broader business goals.
• Collaborate with and support FP&A Manager in her activities, including strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Manage and deliver ad-hoc financial reports, lead special projects, and provide additional department support as required.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in business or finance
• Minimum 3 years of relevant finance experience
• Detail oriented, curious, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter and able to initiate new ideas and improvements.
• Ability to work with teams in a multi-location environment.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal and organizational skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

What is Nice to Have

• CPA
• Experience with SAP
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities without loss of accuracy or time.
• General knowledge of budgeting, cash management and financial analysis processes

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.
• Be willing to work 3-5 days a month in an office in Northridge, CA.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.)
• Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration.
• On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development provided by our Wellness Committee, Volunteer Committee and Harman Women's Network
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog

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