Finance Lead - Product Development

Auto req ID:55987
Title:Finance Lead - Product Development
Job Function:Finance
Location:PDC
Workplace Category:Onsite
Company:Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time:Full Time
Shift:SHIFT1

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It's our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra - You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a Finance Lead - Product Development.

This position leads financial guidance, direction and analytical support for Motorcycle Product Development and Engineering. This position will perform month-end close duties including reporting, variance explanations, journal entries, as well as annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting and capital business case support. Additionally, this position will assist in creation and support of the strategic motorcycle lifecycle plan. This position manages complex, cross-functional projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in accounting and finance business partnering , with a proven track record of supporting a complex operational organization. This individual should be comfortable explaining spend drivers across multiple cost centers and translating financial results into clear, actionable insights for non-finance leaders. Experience supporting an operational business unit is strongly preferred over purely corporate FP&A or reporting backgrounds. In addition, the ideal candidate will bring experience in financial modeling and investment decision support , including building business cases and evaluating capital or product development investments .

• Provide financial leadership for the strategic motorcycle lifecycle plan, and supporting financial tools to project key financial metrics (NPV, IRR, Cash Flow).
• Responsible for month-end consolidation, variance analysis and reporting to leadership.
• Responsible for coaching others including planning and assigning projects and tasks, reviewing progress and evaluating results. Provide formal and informal mentoring to other staff members.
• Provide business analysis with particular emphasis in understanding the business/platforms that you support.
• Assist business leadership with the financial management of their departmental expenses.
• Lead the development and assist in the preparation of all budgets and forecasts for expense, capital, and headcount in the appropriate departments based on the financial planning calendar.
• Provide monthly financial support to the business: Record month end journal entries/accruals, assure all expenses are recorded in the month incurred, create departmental performance reports, and analyze spending variances.
• Assume leadership responsibility as necessary, including being an advocate for new ideas and serving as an example for coworkers.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required
• CPA or equivalent is desired

Required

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years related work and/or public accounting experience.
• Competency in the use of spreadsheets and accounting systems for the purpose of analysis and financial modeling.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Finance and experience in a variety of Finance areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter continuously looking for process improvements.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a broader, analytical perspective; and excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints.
• PowerBi Experience

Preferred

• SAP experience a plus.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range:104,100 - 161,400
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)