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

In the role as Team Member of Engineering Controlling you are coordinating and steering global R&D related controlling topics with global Automotive scope. Your focus is on process and project related tasks with global scope.

Together with your team members, you are in supporting to centralize and harmonize processes and approaches globally. Beside of this you are helping to bring more efficiency and more automation into the current setup. In your daily business, you are supporting R&D Controlling with needed deliveries.

What You Will Do

Align and support month-end-closure processes and activities globallyOperational controlling for Strategic Business Units (SBU) or Customer Business Units (CBU) including Budget planning and forecasting throughoutBeing Engineering Controller for SBUs and preparing Monthly and Quarterly ReviewsBeing Business Partner for SBU teams are customer teamsDefine and prepare monthly reports and provide commentaries for SBUs or CBUsUnderstanding and proceeding Intercompany process for related areasUnderstanding and steering engineering master dataBeing part of steering external contractors engineering globallyCalculating engineering hourly rates globally for Budget and Business Case planningCalculating OH-Mark-up and arranging IC agreements; proceeding Intercompany transactionsDefining and tracking of global time booking process – ensure the adherence to itDeputy for global accrual calculationEnsure management of financial commitments and expense budgets for Engineering department / Customer Program Management (CPM)Reporting of Engineering/ Customer Program Management (CPM) financial actuals, budget and forecasting processes and key data for functional expenses

What You Need

3 years’ operational Controlling experienceAt minimum a Bachelor's degree in economicsExpert knowledge in data flow managementAdvanced experience in steering subjects/projects independentlyExpert knowledge in data flow managementAdvanced experience in steering subjects/projects independentlyProficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint)Good financial modeling and analytical skills and aptitude for complex problem solving, including data analysis, and validationAbility to exercise independent judgment, and ability to identify and improve processes;Accounting knowledgeExcellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with various levels within the organization including senior leadershipMust possess strong interpersonal skillsAlready experiences with Controlling projects

What is Nice to Have

3 years’ experience with SAP or other ERPsAutomotive supplier experience is desirable

What Makes You Eligible

This role is eligible to work remotely with occasional trips into the X office location required (this could be on 24-hour notice)

What We Offer

Flexible work environment, allowing for remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer locationAccess to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN UniversityCompetitive wellness benefitsTuition ReimbursementAccess to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and CafeteriaAn 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 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.