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

The Engineering Controller Analyst is responsible for all Engineering cost related topics of the Business Unit. The role acts as a trusted Finance Business Partner to Engineering leadership, ensuring full cost transparency, robust financial governance, and proactive steering of cost performance. The position requires a highly motivated, high-performing individual with the drive to take accountability, challenge the status quo, and actively influence management decisions.

What You Will Do

Cost Analysis, Deviation Management & Executive Communication

Enable and support cost transparency across internal resources, externals, and project spend
Perform deep-dive variance analyses (actual vs. plan / forecast)
Present results and explain to senior management, including root-cause analyses and corrective actions.

Cost Improvement & Performance Steering

Proactively suggest, align and support cost improvement and efficiency measures across SBU-IC Engineering organization.
Challenge Engineering teams on cost drivers, efficiency, and resource utilization.
Track effectiveness of cost actions and ensure sustainable savings.

Business Partnering & Leadership Interaction

Act as a strong, credible Finance Partner to managers, project leads, and leadership.
Influence decisions by combining financial rigor with a pragmatic business mindset.
Support strategic initiatives, business cases, and change requests with clear financial impact.

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Governance

Drive annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and outlook updates for area of responsibility.
Regularly review and challenge cost structures and related assumptions.
Identify financial risks and opportunities early and ensure proper escalation.

Reporting, Tools & Process Improvement

Prepare monthly Controlling reports with clear narratives.
Continuously improve Finance processes, reports, and planning tools.
Actively contribute to automation, standardization, and best practice sharing.

What You Need To Be Successful

Strong full-cycle ownership and accountability mindset.
Highly motivated, high performer with the ambition to drive results.
Ability and pleasure to drive topics forward, even in challenging environments.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to simplify complexity.
Strong Executive communication skills – confident, fact-based, and solution-oriented
Very good Excel skills: ERP experience (SAP preferred)

Bonus Points if You Have

First experience presenting financial topics to senior stakeholders.

What Makes You Eligible

Degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
2–3 years of Controlling / Finance experience.
Proven exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and cost performance tracking
Business-fluent English.

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 products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
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.

If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an @harman.com, @careers.harman.com or harmanglobal.avature.net email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: [HIDDEN TEXT].

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)

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