Senior Business Analyst, Finance and SAP Transformation

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, you'll 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 collaborate with key Harman stakeholders across multiple business units and regions, which include Finance, Accounting, business process subject matter experts, as well as Digital teams in order to help prioritize, evaluate, and align priorities to implement technology solutions in support of HARMAN's strategic initiatives. You will perform detailed requirement analysis, document business processes, and identify optimization opportunities across Harman in the Finance and Accounting area using SAP Applications.

What You Will Do

Lead process requirements of accounting and finance processes to document current state ("as is")

Lead workshops/interviews with stakeholders to obtain business requirements and "wish list" for the future state ("to be")

Complete gap analyses between the "as is" and the "to be" state

Collaborate with Digital team to ensure that business requirements are being met

Along with Digital and business team, complete feasibility assessment of proposed solutions

Work with Finance and Accounting subject matter experts (SME's) to create future state processes and procedures to generate efficiencies / effectiveness

Gather, analyze, and define end user training requirements for impacted user groups in accordance with business objectives and coordinate development and delivery of end user training and post implementation support

Conduct benchmarking studies and analyze industry research data to identify best practices solutions (systems, processes, policies) to close the gap

After implementation, support Finance and Accounting teams with developing key performance indicators (KPI's) to validate that the expected cost savings have materialized

Working with Finance and Accounting teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvements and work with the business and Digital to implement them

What You Need

Bachelor's Degree

5+ Years professional work experience

Experience in Accounting, Finance, and/or Shared Services organization

Experience with one or more SAP modules (SD, FI, CO, AP), ECC and/or S4/HANA

Ability to work in a global matrixed organization and communicate at all levels

Analytical and problem solving skills

Proficiency in managing projects and developing project schedules

Advanced writing skills and attention to detail

Ability to create and deliver compelling communications and on-going training initiatives to build and grow essential knowledge and enhance user adoption

Expert knowledge of the following computer tools and systems: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook What is Nice to Have

Six Sigma, Operational Excellence certification, or transformational project experience

PMP Certification What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel

Be willing to work in an office in Novi Michigan OR This role is eligible to work remotely full-time with occasional trips into the Novi office location required (this could be on 24-hour notice)

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

Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria

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 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.