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 youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.
About the Role
In this role you will be participating in and driving our strategic growth initiatives. You will lead and support the execution of the full spectrum of M&A activities from industry research and pipeline generation to complex financial modeling valuation and the preparation of critical investment committee and board approval materials.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact global projects gaining significant exposure to C-level discussions and decision-making processes. Join our high-caliber Global Strategy and M&A team and gain valuable exposure to HARMANs diverse global businesses and practices
What You Will Do
- Drive deal execution and analysis independently developing detailed financial models and valuation scenarios for critical transactions while collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional HARMAN teams
- Synthesize complex data into compelling presentations and actionable investment conclusions for executive management review
- Create executive level M&A reports / communications to senior leadership audiences.
- Orchestrate comprehensive due diligence activities and ensure project timelines are met through effective coordination with senior stakeholders.
- Collaborate with HARMANs Strategy and Business teams to proactively build and cultivate a robust M&A target pipeline
- Monitor and analyze key inorganic activities (M&A investments joint ventures partnerships) and developments within the automotive and consumer electronics industries
What You Need to Be Successful
- MBA degree in Finance Business Accounting Economics or a related quantitative field is required
- 5 years of progressive work experience with a minimum of 3 years dedicated specifically to M&A activities
- Proven knowledge in the M&A transaction lifecycle including due diligence financial analysis valuation deal structuring and negotiation
- Strong financial concepts and analytical modelling skills with experience in discounted cash flow and relative valuation methods (e.g. trading and transaction comparable)
- A skilled and articulate communicator able to complex information into clear concise verbal and written presentations for all levels of the business and diverse cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated strong project management abilities crucial for overseeing intricate M&A initiatives
- Ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic global cross-functional and cross-time zone environment
Bonus Points if You Have
- Direct experience within a corporate development team is highly desirable.
- Have or making progress toward CFA
- Industry related knowledge and experience in automotive consumer electronics
What Makes You Eligible
- Must be willing to travel 25% of the time (including international travelling)
- Able to report to an office located in Stamford CT or Novi MI (hybrid)
- Due to the nature of global team you understand that flexibility in working hours is required
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
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
- 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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$ 123750 - $ 181500
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.
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