Manager Controller

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.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

In this role, you will be part of the Engineering Controlling team, you will coordinate and steer global R&D-related controlling topics within a global automotive scope. Your focus will be on process- and project-related tasks with an international reach. Together with your team members, you will support the centralization and harmonization of processes and approaches globally. In addition, you will help improve efficiency and increase automation in the current setup. In your daily work, you will support R&D Controlling with the required deliverables

What You Will Do

• Align and support global month-end closing processes and activities & Perform operational controlling for Strategic Business Units (SBUs) or Customer Business Units (CBUs), including budget planning and forecasting
• Act as Engineering Controller for SBUs and prepare monthly and quarterly reviews, serve as a Business Partner for SBU and customer teams, define and prepare monthly reports, and provide commentary for SBUs or CBUs
• Understand and manage intercompany processes for relevant areas, and oversee engineering master data
• Participate in the global coordination of external engineering contractors
• Calculate engineering hourly rates globally for budgeting and business case planning, calculate overhead mark-up, and arrange intercompany agreements; manage intercompany transactions
• Act as deputy for global accrual calculations, ensure management of financial commitments and expense budgets for the Engineering department and Customer Program Management (CPM)
• Report financial actuals, budgets, forecasts, and key functional expense data for Engineering and CPM

What You Need to Be Successful

• Overall 10 years of experience, including at least 3 years of operational controlling experience
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with an aptitude for complex problem-solving, including data analysis and validation
• Expert knowledge of data flow management, Advanced experience in independently managing topics/projects
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Solid accounting knowledge, Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization, including leadership

Bonus Points if You Have

• At minimum, a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree .
• 3 years of experience with SAP or other ERPs
• Experience in the automotive supplier industry is desirable

What Makes You Eligible

• This role is eligible for remote work, with occasional trips to the Bangalore/Pune office location required (potentially with 24-hour notice)

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• 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
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

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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.