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Director, Finance - GPLM and R&D

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About the Role

The general responsibility of the Director, Finance is to ensure the identification, measurement, accumulation, analysis, preparation, interpretation, and communication of all financial information for use by Professional Solutions Division management. This position is the key financial strategic partner and plays a key role in supporting the GPLM and R&D functions to ensure that strong profitability by Business Unit and by Brand is achieved. This Finance leader is a strong partner across management to continuously improve business decisions and results as well as improve the quality of data on which decisions are made. This position is the global FP&A lead responsible for budgeting, forecasting, tracking and reporting results to division management and to Corporate. This role is also critical for providing guidance, communicating and coordinating any business or financial requirements across the division.

Your Team

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, Professional Solutions, this position manages a team of six.

What You Will Do

Strategic partner with the head of R&D, the PMO, and the GPLM Sr. Management to develop business plan, forecasts, and monitor and track monthly results against budget, forecast, run rate and prior years.
Support Global Product Line Management (GPLM) with NPI proposals, review business cases, track performance including the preparation of charts and graphs showing progress, conditions and results.
Monitor, report, and analyze R&D costs across operating expenses, capital, and portfolio management.
Lead any product line reporting and analysis including NPIs, global pricing analysis, and operational effectiveness.
Prepares monthly variance analysis reports and monthly management reports, per Samsung detailed analysis and reporting schedule.
Responsible for creation, analysis and commentary of Profitability by Business Unit and by Brand.
Creation of BPC reports as required by management.
Maintain a tight monthly financial close process and reporting process to follow corporate calendar.
Works as a team member to support the preparation of annual financial budget, monthly forecasting, and month-end corporate reporting using SAP/BPC
Maintaining documentation and following up with stakeholders to ensure that all control & compliance procedures are completed and in alignment with new IFRS accounting changes.
Liaise closely with cross functional teams including IT, internal audit, supply chain, procurement, and shared services.
Support global cost controlling activities and forecasting for all global support functions required to support the business.
Support all quarterly SOX compliance documentation and procedures, including Segregation of Duties control review.
Performs currency analysis on expenses and capital (nominal rates vs budget rates)
Develop and deliver effective and timely Business Analysis both ad hoc and at the direction or request of others on the Management Team to further an environment of fact-based, profit-oriented business decisions.
Provide financial guidance, align and track targets against actuals and coordinate with various Corporate, Regional and Functional Finance Leads.
Provide support for any division wide initiatives, ad-hoc analysis, and ensure implementation of any policy or process changes.
Integration of any new businesses into current financial systems, as required.
Responsible for reviewing monthly rolling forecasts with the Division President and reporting to Corp.
Responsible for coordinating with external and internal auditors in selected areas of responsibility.
Reporting in Corporate accounting systems Global financial statements in accordance with Company policy and GAAP/IFRS.
Ensure compliance with internal controls in accordance with Company policy, GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley.

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent work experience.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and SOX reporting.
10+ years related experience to include preparing financial statements, business activity reports and financial position forecasts and variance analysis.
Directed budget and forecast processes.
Managed project-based issues.
Ability to drive global communication and organization of multinational controlling team.
Worked within a compliance and control environment.
Advanced ERP systems (SAP preferred), Excel and Power Point skills.

What is Nice to Have

Results-Driven: Having a proactive, goal-oriented approach to decision making. A clear and strategic thinker with proven experience in translating strategies into actionable plans. Capable of handling multiples projects / initiatives simultaneously and executing to completion
Team Player: Leading teams with clarity and accountability. A proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can effectively work with all levels of a global matrixed organization. Multi-Cultural awareness and ability to adjust communication accordingly.
Change Orientation: Able to adapt to changing demands and conditions. Act as a Change Management expert and enabler on various projects and programs across the business
Customer Focus: Providing exceptional service and quality to external and internal customer. Understanding and working in past organizations that have centralized and de-centralized structures as business requirements change is helpful.
Self-Awareness: Accepting responsibility for personal development and actions. Have clear objectives and strives to exceed them.

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel up to 10% domestic and international travel as needed.
This role is eligible to work remotely with weekly trips into the Northridge, CA office as scheduled or requested (this could be on 24-hour notice).
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 $174,600 - $213,400 + applicable bonus and long-term comp.
Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.).
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies.
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
Tuition Reimbursement.
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are committed to ensuring our diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture is built on a strong sense of belonging.

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. (

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FUNDING

Public

INDUSTRY

Consumer Product Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

10000+

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Stamford, CT

DATE POSTED

April 15, 2023