Cost 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.

The Controlling function plays a critical role in HARMAN's business operations by enabling the business to achieve competitive performance and make tactical contributions to the organization's strategic goals and objectives. They also provide value-added decision-making support and assist with target stetting to ensure the business is run efficiently, objectively and at peak performance. 

Finance strives to provide consistent financial reporting, risk management and compliance, forecasting, and controls enabling management to drive continuous performance improvement in company's results. 

What Makes up HARMAN Finance

The Finance department at HARMAN is made up of six functional areas.

The role of the FP&A and Controlling teams is to prepare budgets, forecasts and targets. They track actual performance and key metrics and drive saving on direct and indirect material purchases. They also manage plant financials to ensure operational profitability. 

“A trusted co-pilot effectively navigating HARMAN along the path of profitable growth, leveraging diverse talent, smart technology, data, and effective processes while assuring compliance and transparency." 

What You Will Do

• Cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis 
• Month-end closing, financial reporting analysis
• Costing variance analysis; raw material, direct labour, indirect labour, fixed overheard and price variance
• Support rolling forecast, monthly forecast, and budget
• Maintain and review BOM, routing and standard cost of products
• Monitor and control inventory i.e. inventory level, obsolescence, and slow moving
• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems and procedures to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of production costs
• Conduct regular audits and reconciliations to verify the accuracy of financial data and ensure it aligns with production and procurement records and reflects accurately in reporting.
• Create and Control CAPEX, update project report, variance analysis
• Partner closely with other departments to ensure cost control functions are executed in accordance with company standards and policies
• Build a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork and mutual respect
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Support with internal and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Other duties as assigned by direct superior

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5 years of experience with standard costing, SAP and other financial analysis applications.
• Proficient in accounting software-ERP, or SAP and Microsoft office
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking
• Ability to prioritize, manage time independently, set objectives and milestones.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience in Electronic and automotive manufacturing

What Makes You Eligible

• Proficiency in English communication
• Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required

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

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

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.