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.
Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio brands? Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon.
By joining HARMAN, you'll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, party boxes and other audio technologies, and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and we’re looking for someone who is proactive, loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over the globe and has creative ideas.
But that's not all - at HARMAN, you'll have the opportunity to rapidly develop your skills and cultivate new ideas in our agile and supportive culture.
You will join our Global Finance department based in our EMEA Headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in the position of:
Senior Manager, Controlling
About the Role:
In this role you will be responsible for providing leadership to the assigned, critical, and complex workstreams by utilizing Business Transformation or Performance Improvement practices. You will partner with Line leaders / Functional leaders to achieve transformative performance by driving improvement strategies and pushing those actions to results.
You will be leading or supporting key strategic initiatives as Program/ Project Manager - Shape aspirations, developing initiatives, and leading end-to-end execution to deliver superior results for the division.
What You Will Do:
- Champion, Implement Performance management rigor within assigned functions or businesses.
- Work collaboratively with the functions / Business / External consultants to design, execute and lead teams through organizational change to drive short, medium, and long-term value.
- Lead in-depth review focusing on identifying full potential, target setting, action/measure tracking, and gap closure to benchmark.
- Coach teams in developing rigorous and locked-down business cases, project milestones & timelines.
- Drive initiative implementation and guide each to fast and pragmatic execution.
- Infuse a sense of urgency and establish where to focus (Initiatives, deep dives)
- Hold the team accountable for the results - Bring Clarity, Transparency, and Insights to drive effective decision-making and course correction.
- Act as a sparring partner for the peer leaders to increase speed to impact by challenging the status quo, breaking down functional silos, relentless prioritization, and faster execution.
- Assist in the SAP S/4 Hana system implementation. Requiring collaboration amongst business stake holders, global process owners and subject matter experts to ensure business requirements are met.
- Provide divisional insight to Global Process Owners to support development of end-to-end process and governance.
- Support change management efforts to drive high-performance culture and coach team members on transformation behaviors and mindset change.
- Ensures connectivity across the workstream to leverage best practices and Knowledge sharing.
What You Need:
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or other business management discipline.
- At least 8 years of experience in any of the areas – relevant Business, Finance, Accounting, System implementation or Business Project management.
- Experience managing and leading large-scale improvement efforts to completion.
- Strong analytic skills – structured thinker, problem solver which strives for continuous improvement.
- Strong financial acumen that can effectively partner with a broad range of stakeholders to drive performance, mindset, and behaviors.
- Impactful communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.
What is Nice to Have:
- Knowledge in ERP systems: SAP.
- MBA or CPA a plus.
- Certification of Lean Six Sigma or any Improvement methodology.
What Makes You Eligible:
- Be willing to travel up to 10%, international travel.
- Be willing to work in an office in Amsterdam.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
- HARMAN is offering a unique opportunity for growth and development in the dynamic and exciting world of consumer electronics.
- We provide a flexible work schedule that allows you to work from home, while also enjoying a fantastic new office at Houthavens, Amsterdam.
- At HARMAN, we value diversity and inclusivity, and foster a friendly and supportive global working atmosphere. We believe in investing in our employees through career development opportunities, professional training, and competitive market-based compensation. As part of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer a commuter travel package, environment allowance, and interesting collective health insurance scheme, pension, and employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
- As a HARMAN employee, you will have access to professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies, internal talent management leadership acceleration programs, and our "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.
And a few reasons you might love it:
- We're seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team and help us transform the way people experience sound. As a global leader in the audio industry, HARMAN offers the chance to work with iconic brands like JBL, Harman/Kardon, and AKG, as well as cutting-edge technology and industry-first features.
- We value excellence and brilliance in all of our 30,000 employees and we're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for innovation and superior sound technology. If you're looking for a career full of brilliant possibilities and the chance to work on industry-first features, then HARMAN is the place for you!
Don't miss out on the chance to be part of a culture that values excellence and brilliance in all of our employees. Apply now and take the first step towards a career full of brilliant possibilities! https://jobs.harman.com/en_US/careers
We look forward to receiving your application! Send your application with your resume and letter of motivation. We will process the applications as we receive them.
For more information about the position or the recruitment process, feel free to contact our Recruitment department: conor.kelly@harman.com
Join HARMAN and discover a world of endless possibilities!
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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 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.