Automotive Finance Leader

2 weeks ago


Novi, Michigan, United States Harman International Industries Full time
About the Role

The Vice President, Controlling, Americas - Automotive position is responsible for leading all finance & controlling activities for the Automotive Division, Americas region. This role requires close collaboration and financial oversight of Customer Business Units (CBUs), Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, and Marketing, and interaction and alignment with Automotive division management both in North America and globally.

Your Responsibilities
  • Partner with the Americas General Manager, Automotive, and Customer Business Unit heads in support of all areas impacting the Americas P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow of the Automotive Division.
  • Lead in-depth business and financial analysis supporting key decisions in the various functional areas (sales, purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, operations, Business Units, and G&A).
  • Lead finance and controlling activities for all Automotive customers and programs in the America's region of Harman's Automotive Division.
  • Perform key finance processes for the region, including monthly financial and operational reporting and analysis, monthly risks & ops, quarterly forecasts, annual P&L / balance sheet / free cash flow budgets, long-term planning, and SOX compliance.
  • Ensure financial commitments, including capital budgets, expense budgets, new business proposals, and working capital, are achieved.
  • Collaborate with and lead global colleagues to ensure correct transactional and finance approach for global programs, global CoCs, customs and duty compliance (maquiladora), global license agreements, rebates, and other procurement topics, global manufacturing, and alignment on other global finance and controlling topics.
  • Lead financial initiatives for Automotive value engineering (program cost reductions) in the Americas Region.
  • Perform as financial lead for Americas-based restructuring projects and as financial lead on an ad-hoc basis for strategic business planning, including M&A-related activity.
  • Lead Automotive Americas reviews of purchasing initiatives, including last-time buy commitments.
  • Be a key liaison partner for Corporate or Samsung with respect to any financial or financial process-related question that is requested in the context of Automotive Business in Americas.
Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or other business management discipline.
  • MBA preferred.
  • 15+ years' experience in relevant Finance or Accounting role.
  • Automotive industry (either OEM or supplier) experience.
  • Experience working in a matrix environment.
  • SAP knowledge.
  • Demonstrated track record of working under deadlines in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities, and accomplishing objectives.
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.
  • Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria.
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.


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