Advanced Specialist-Finance Business Controller-RFQ,RFI

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transform tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive we give you the keys to fast-tracking 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 Finance Business Controller RFQ you will act as a key liaison between Finance and the RFQ teams supporting business intake coordinating inputs utilizing quote tools and processes and actively participating in cross functional team meetings. The role reports to the Regional Finance Business Partner or Controlling Director

What You Will Do

Details about day-day job functionality and the role itself.

• Support Business Case activities from intake to Award including but not limited to:
• Lead RFQ intake and framing; clarify scope premises and exclusions; create and maintain the RFQ status and timeline.
• Build the BC and validate inputs; reconcile prior revisions and provide variance analysis.
• Variable cost including Material Licenses Manufacturing Labor & Investments Engineering spend and Warranty estimates.
• Commercial inputs including Volume Pricing reimbursements and APR/BPI
• Consolidate risks and commitments; quantify impacts; validate mitigation plans and maintain maturity ratings within the case.
• Run scenarios and sensitivities; surface commercial levers and trade-offs; recommend options to CAMs/SBU
• Orchestrate cross-functional inputs; ensure systems and tools are setup (ex: TCPCM Easy planning P-codes Salesforce SharePoint etc) and structures are aligned to the baseline.
• Supporting business case reviews with SBU controlling and CAM stakeholders
• Prepare approval materials; coordinate GAR/GRO/VCOM approvals and track conditions to close.
• Upon award reconcile final scope/contract vs. quoted baseline; freeze the baseline and hand over a complete package to execution teams.
• Ensure RFQ process tools and approvals are followed escalate as necessary.

• Review and align BC status with Finance Business Partner
• Participate in cross functional collaboration activities.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Basic knowledge of automotive RFI/RFQ processes.
• 3-5 years in project/business controlling program management or cost management.
• Bachelors degree in finance Accounting Business Administration or related field.
• Skilled in SAP financial planning tools financial modeling and Excel.
• Strong analytical problem-solving communication and presentation skills
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and customer account management.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willing to travel as needed.

What We Offer

• HARMAN Flex Connect Program offering a flexible hybrid work environment that fosters stronger collaboration meaningful connections and innovation through a minimum of three in-office days per week.
• 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.

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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 torace 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.