Finance Controller, Auto Digital

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

As a Digital Finance Controller, you will play a pivotal role in managing financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for global Auto Digital operations. You’ll partner closely with Value Stream leaders, Digital Product Owners, Program & Project management teams, cost center owners, and finance teams to ensure accurate financial management across both CapEx and OpEx. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys driving process improvements, and has a strong command of financial systems and reporting tools

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with functional and cost center owners to develop and submit annual budgets and forecasts to the FP&A team.
• Maintain and update budgeting models per corporate guidelines, ensuring accurate compilation, analysis, and reconciliation of financial data.
• Oversee month-end close activities, ensuring proper accounting for prepayments, accruals, and other adjustments.
• Manage monthly intercompany transactions across divisions and legal entities.
• Consolidate and report actuals on a monthly and quarterly basis, providing detailed variance analysis to stakeholders.
• Aggregate business inputs to build monthly forecasts and submit with commentary to FP&A.
• Create and maintain cost centers (CCs) and approval matrices as required.
• Support WBS creation and budget additions, particularly for the EU region.
• Report CapEx and OpEx actuals, ensuring alignment with global finance standards.
• Partner with finance teams to fulfil reporting requirements and support updates.
• Collaborate with Digital Product Owners (DPOs) and Value Stream teams for CAB processes.
• Work closely with Auto Digital Value Stream (VS) leads, DPOs, and the DTO Portfolio team during annual budget planning and rolling forecast activities.
• Collaborate with Amplify initiative owners, digital leads, and business controllers to assess and monitor ROI calculations and performance tracking.
• Drive standardisation and process improvement initiatives to enhance financial efficiency and transparency.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of budget management tools and Qlik reporting dashboards, as required.
• Apply knowledge of SAP systems to support financial operations and reporting, as required.
  
  

What You Need To Be Successful

• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within an IT or technology-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of CapEx and OpEx financial management.
• Proficiency in SAP and other financial systems.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with intercompany accounting and global finance operations.
  
  

Bonus Points if You Have

• ROI calculation & tracking responsibilities.
• Familiarity with the Amplify tool.
• Hands-on experience with Qlik reporting tools.
• Knowledge of budget & CAB processes.
• Background in supporting Global regional financial operations.
  
  

What Makes You Eligible

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s or CA/CPA/CMA preferred).
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in financial controlling, preferably in IT or Digital transformation environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Good knowledge of SAP.
• Experience working in a matrixed global organisation.
  
  

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 the HARMAN Campus Fitness Centre and Cafeteria.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.