Analyst FP&A, Sound United

Support the Sound United SBU Finance team with a focus on budgeting, forecasting, analytics, and reporting. Responsible for complex management reports, financial models, process improvements, and developing recommendations for change. Requires solid knowledge of financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance, strategic planning, and operational efficiency for the SBU’s Financial Planning and Analysis function.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, global functions reporting, and analysis; provide insights across departments.
• Review and report on variance analysis of actual vs. Forecast, Plan, and Prior Year.
• Support the design and implementation of new KPIs and performance dashboards to enhance visibility into key business metrics and operational efficiency.
• Support cost center activity, including monthly reporting and analysis, and lead reviews with Senior Leadership.
• Ensure divisional compliance with corporate policies and internal controls; review and implement group regulatory policies.
• Maintain a tight monthly G/L close process, collaborating closely with divisional businesses and business controllers.
• Streamline tools and processes to improve analysis of complex data and make recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or related roles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of P&L and cash budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and management levels.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy; ability to adapt to changing priorities with a heightened sense of urgency.
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience developing and executing executive-level presentations.
• Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems; ability to manage large data sets.
• Ability to contribute as an effective individual and proactive team member.
• Availability to travel up to 5% domestically as required.
• Willingness to work remotely in a hybrid setting with commute to the Carlsbad, CA office.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a global organization or disparate time zones.
• Experience in the consumer products industry.
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English.

Benefits

• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (Sound United, JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.).
• Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world.
• Hybrid work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration.
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment fostering career development.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding/caregiver leave.
• Eligibility 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 and life insurance.

Pay

$84,750 - $124,300 annually. Pay is based on skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. Additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses or commission, may also be available.