Financial Analyst

Harmon, Inc.

You support the business by helping execute FP&A processes to develop the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and provide variance analysis of actuals vs forecast/budget. You ensure that Harmon delivers results by turning data into information that can be used to enhance our operational and financial performance. The ideal candidate will exhibit intellectual curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Deliver value by helping execute the key stages of the FP&A cycle, mastering tools and processes, and providing variance analysis for actuals vs forecast/budget.

• Support the forecast and budget cycles by mastering the tools we leverage and emphasizing attention to detail to help produce an accurate & timely forecast
• Provide monthly variance analysis vs. forecast/budget to identify misses and areas of risk & opportunity so business partners can better manage their operating units
• Combine traditional accounting and finance skills with an interest in learning new skills/technologies to provide analytics that deliver timely insights

EXPERIENCE

What you need to be successful

• Minimum of bachelor's degree, a BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred
• 0-2 years of related work experience in a Corporate Finance / FP&A role

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strengths that are important to Harmon

• Collaborate: Encourage collaboration with your peers and leaders
• Do the right thing: Deliver excellence, treat each other with respect
• Value a balanced life: Reward each other's contributions and cultivate a welcoming environment
• Focus on results: Maintain a strong desire to execute through customer focus and attention to detail
• Be flexible: Adjust quickly and effectively to shifts in business and project needs
• Attain clarity and alignment: Ensure you have clarity and alignment before moving forward

Strengths that are important for your position

• Critical Thinking: Analyze complex data, draw conclusions/trends and turn into actionable information - make the data "tell a story"
• Relationship Building: Develop strong relationships with partner teams and collaborate with these stakeholders
• Flexibility: Work in an environment of continuous improvement and demonstrate flexibility to handle multiple tasks / balance priorities
• Accounting Principles: Apply basic accounting principles to practical situations, such as analysis of monthly variances and accrual analysis
• Extreme Ownership and Drive for Results: Set high standards and hold self-accountable for delivering on commitments and driving results. Ask questions and advocate for your ideas, seek to understand, and demonstrate an attitude of growth and active problem solving
• Time Management: Manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Technical/Financial Skills: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, strong comfort with data tools and a mindset to embrace technology to drive process improvements and automate activities. Intermediate knowledge of database tools (BPC, SQL, etc.) and other business intelligence tools (PowerBI, etc.) preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Women/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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