Financial Analyst (Hybrid)

Harman; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on Harman products

Flexible work schedule

Wellness programs

Job summary

HARMAN, headquartered in Northridge, CA, seeks a Financial Analyst to partner with the North America Consumer Marketing teams. You will coordinate forecast submissions, analyze actuals, and support the month‑end close, driving profitability through data‑driven actions.

You’ll join the FP&A team supporting lifestyle consumer audio initiatives across multiple locations, with a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth within Harman."

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly marketing expense forecast submission and annual budget.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain advanced financial models for forecast accuracy and ROI analysis.
• Provide financial insights and lead profitability-improving actions for planning and approvals.
• Lead monthly variance analysis of budgeted, forecasted, and actual performance.
• Provide in-depth business/financial analysis to management on marketing expenses.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Description & Requirements

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

• The standard base salary range for this position is $99,000 - $120,000 + applicable bonus.
• 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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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.

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.

If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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