A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA.
When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.
About the Role
The Sr. Dir, Controlling Car Audio CA) SBU position is globally responsible for leading all finance and controlling activities for the CA SBU within the Automotive Division.
This leader will work collaboratively in the Automotive / Controlling Matrix organization, and have global financial oversight of the Automotive Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, and Marketing of the SBU.
The role will have close interaction and alignment with Division, SBUs, and Region management serving on the core leadership team of both the SBU and Controlling organizations.
What You Will Do
Partner with the SVP, CA SBU leader, Automotive and Corporate leadership as well as Global Automotive Sales leaders in all areas affecting the SBU’s financial performance (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) including commercial offers, pricing, strategies, investment decisions, engineering platform creation / cancellation, business cases, growth initiatives, and cost reduction programs.
Lead in-depth business Operational / Financial / Strategic reviews with analysis to create optionality to drive and support key decisions across functions such as sales, purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, operations, and G&A across regions as well as global platforms, programs, and products.
Drive, facilitate, and recommend strategies and actions to achieve short and long-term objectives.
Lead finance and controlling activities for all Automotive customers, platforms, and programs in the SBU including the review and approval of business cases, minor / major approvals, and customer change requests including but not limited to Toyota, Subaru, Daimler, BMW, Audi / VW, General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Nissan, Tata, MSIL, Honda, Harley-Davidson, GWM, local China OEM’s and Tesla.
Lead collaborative activities between SBU Controllers to ensure a common voice within the Automotive Division regarding governance, global standards, approvals, and deliverables.
Develop and ensure governance, benchmarks, and global standard processes are followed for the SBU.
Lead teams through financial exercises to address cost structures on platform and product costs including design, optimization, and enforcement of standards among Global Automotive Sales leaders.
Perform and lead key finance processes for the SBU including monthly financial and operational reporting and analysis, monthly risks & opportunities, quarterly forecasts, annual P&L / Balance Sheet / Free Cash Flow budgets, long-term planning, and compliance.
Ensure financial commitments including capital budgets, expense budgets new business proposals, platform programs, and working capital are achieved.
Ensure financial commitments for individual programs are met over the program lifetime to include Pre-SOP cost target achievement and manage roadmap actions to improve profitability.
Perform as the global financial lead for SBU-based restructuring projects and as financial lead on an ad-hoc basis for strategic business planning, including M&A activity to enhance platform strategy and success.
What You Need
Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or other business management discipline
10+ years’ experience in Commercial Finance / Operations Finance, or Accounting role
Automotive industry (either OEM or supplier) experience
Strong leadership, ownership of results, influencing, and collaboration skills
Previous experience leading and influencing within a global matrixed organization
Previous experience leading and executing business transformation (turnaround and growth)
Demonstrated pivotal decision-making related to strategic initiatives and operational models as well as an ability to consistently deliver superior results under challenging conditions
What is Nice to Have
MBA in Finance or business management
What Makes You Eligible
Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international travel
Be willing to work in the Novi, MI office (hybrid; must be local)
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
What We Offer
Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, 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.
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