Financial Analyst

As a Financial Analyst, you will be providing financial support to the America Professional Solutions Division. You will be focusing on the financial planning, analysis, and control for the business units. In addition, you will be a key business partner with the Sales and Marketing teams to drive strategy, process improvements, change management initiatives, and margin performance. You will also play a key role in supporting the growth of the business and ensuring that strong profitability is achieved, requiring an understanding of the business, summarizing, and communicating the financials to allow management to make informed business decisions. What You Will Do Serve as a strategic finance partner to Sales and Marketing, supporting the development and monitoring of business plans, and consolidating monthly P&L and Balance Sheet results for a business unit with annual revenues exceeding $300M. Conduct monthly variance analyses comparing budgeted, forecasted, and actual financial performance, with a focus on identifying, interpreting, and documenting key variance drivers to support strategic decision‑making. Conduct ad‑hoc financial analyses across key business areas, including sales performance, pricing strategy adjustments, inventory management, contribution margin trends, and selling and marketing expenditures, to support data‑driven decision‑making. Provide strategic business and financial analysis to support management decision‑making across key areas including pricing strategies, program evaluation, distribution planning, and sourcing initiatives. Enhance financial planning, reporting, and analytical processes related to revenue and expense management, driving greater efficiency, accuracy, and strategic insight. Lead finance training/support initiatives for Sales and Marketing teams, including quarterly Business Intelligence (BI) sessions, to enhance financial acumen and data‑driven decision‑making across commercial functions. What You Need to Be Successful Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Finance / Accounting. Minimum of 3-5 year of related finance and accounting experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Knowledge of financial statements, financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. Great communication skills and creative thinking, with an ability to use both data, input, and intuition to inform decisions. Able to develop strong communication and relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from senior leadership to frontline team members. Extensive experience in Microsoft Office software required, including high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Bonus Points if You Have Ability to handle a variety of projects simultaneously. Ability to deal with ambiguity. Ability to function in a team environment. Ability to function in a time-sensitive, deadline-driven environment. What Makes You Eligible Be willing to travel for up to 5%, domestically as needed. Be willing and able to work 3 days per week in an office-based in Northridge, CA. Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer). What We Offer Competitive wellness benefits and 401K Retirement Savings plan. An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities. Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment. Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog. Tuition Reimbursement. Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.). Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program. #LI-Hybrid

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Pay Transparency $ 84,750 - $ 124,300 Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission. Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. Benefits HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more. 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. Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ 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 one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: View email address on click.appcast.io. 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.( ) 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Requests will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr HARMAN