Financial Analyst

Harman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 84,750 - 124,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Be Brilliant program

Job summary

HARMAN is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the America Professional Solutions Division with financial planning, analysis, and control for multiple business units. You will partner with Sales and Marketing to drive strategy, process improvements, and profitability.

Responsibilities include monthly variance analysis, ad‑hoc analyses across sales, pricing, inventory, and marketing spend, and leading BI training for commercial teams. Office‑based role in Northridge, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of 1 year of related finance and accounting experience.
• Knowledge of financial statements, financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and data-driven decision making.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate 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 performance.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analyses across sales, pricing, inventory, and marketing expenditures.
• Provide strategic business and financial analysis for pricing, program evaluation, and distribution/sourcing initiatives.
• Enhance planning, reporting, and analytics related to revenue and expense management.
• Lead finance training for Sales and Marketing teams, including BI sessions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

As a Financial Analyst, you will be providing financial support to the America Professional Solutions Division. Your focus will be on financial planning, analysis, and control for the business units. You will act as a key business partner with the Sales and Marketing teams to drive strategy, process improvements, change management initiatives, and margin performance. Supporting the growth of the business and ensuring strong profitability requires an understanding of the business, summarizing, and communicating the financials to allow management to make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of 1 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.
• Excellent communication skills and creative thinking, with the ability to use data, input, and intuition to inform decisions.
• Experience in Microsoft Office, including high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Bonus Points

• 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.

Eligibility

• Be willing to travel up to 5%, domestically as needed.
• Be willing and able to work in an office‑based location in Northridge, CA.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

What We Offer

• Competitive wellness benefits and 401(k) Retirement Savings plan.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters 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 HARMAN products.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.

Pay

$84,750 – $124,300 (range, subject to factors such as skill set, experience, training, location, and business need). Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses or commission may be available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job‑related performance. (www.harman.com)

Disability Accommodations

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 [e-mail]. Requests will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.