Financial Analyst

HARMAN International

. Coordinate and prepare monthly marketing expense forecast submissions and the annual budget .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeNorthridge • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting, with strong analytical skills to conduct ROI analysis and variance analysis. Capable of communicating complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders and supporting strategic planning initiatives.

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Financial ModelingBudgetingROI AnalysisAdvanced Excel SkillsFinancial Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingBudgetingROI AnalysisVariance AnalysisFinancial ReportingCash ManagementAdvanced Excel SkillsFinancial Analysis Processes

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedCuriousStrong Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsVerbal Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or FinanceCPA

Industry Keywords

Financial PlanningMarketing Expense ManagementPerformance ReportingMulti-Location Team Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and prepare monthly marketing expense forecast submissions and the annual budget
Develop, enhance, and maintain advanced financial models
Conduct pre- and post-project ROI analysis
Identify opportunities and propose actions to optimize investment returns
Advise marketing teams on financial planning, approvals, tracking, and reporting
Lead monthly variance analysis of budgeted, forecasted, and actual financial performance
Interpret and document variance drivers
Provide in-depth financial analysis and management support for marketing expenses
Communicate financial information and insights to non-financial managers and stakeholders
Support the FP&A Manager with strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting
Manage ad-hoc financial reports and lead special projects
Support additional department activities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance
Minimum 3 years of relevant finance experience
Detail oriented and curious
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter able to initiate new ideas and improvements
Ability to work with teams in a multi-location environment
Strong analytical, written, verbal, and organizational skills
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Willingness to travel up to 10%, domestically and internationally
Willingness to work 3–5 days a month in an office in Northridge, CA
Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
CPA (nice to have)
Experience with SAP (nice to have)
General knowledge of budgeting, cash management, and financial analysis processes (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Applicable bonus
Employee discounts on HARMAN products
Inclusive and diverse work environment
Flexible work schedule and work-life integration
Wellness, volunteer, and HARMAN Women’s Network opportunities
Professional development through HARMAN University academies and course catalog
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid sick leave
Volunteer leave
Paid bonding and caregiver leave
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Fertility support and adoption assistance
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance