Analyst, COPA Finance Data

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.

• Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
• Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development
• Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader

About the Role

The Analyst, COPA Finance Data will support the organization by ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of CO-PA financial data and reporting. This role partners with global Finance, Controlling, and IT teams to drive data quality, support month-end closing activities, maintain SAP allocation processes, and contribute to SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Analyze financial data during month-end closing and perform data mining of COPA Finance data to improve the accuracy and reliability of program-level financial results.
• Identify and resolve data inconsistencies, monitor master data accuracy, create reporting standards, and generate ad-hoc reports and analyses for business stakeholders.
• Maintain SAP allocation rules in partnership with regional and functional Controlling teams and support budget planning activities, including allocations and data uploads.
• Collaborate with Global Process Experts and HARMAN IT to identify process improvements and system enhancements based on data-driven insights.
• Support testing and implementation activities related to SAP S/4HANA CO-PA transaction codes and provide training and knowledge transfer to the global Finance organization.

What You Need to Be Successful

• CMA (Cost & Management Accountant), CA (Chartered Accountant), or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in Excel, Business Warehouse (BW), BPC, OneStream, Qlik Sense, or comparable reporting and analytics tools.
• Experience with SAP R/3 FI/CO and/or SAP S/4HANA, along with exposure to project management methodologies.
• Ability to analyze complex technical and financial issues and develop effective, data-driven solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global environment.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, and flexibility to work across global time zones.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience in a Controlling environment within the automotive supplier industry and strong knowledge of CO-PA allocation and profitability analysis processes.
• Hands-on experience supporting SAP S/4HANA implementations, testing activities, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements, master data governance, and cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Controlling, and IT teams.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to work from HARMAN’s office in Bangalore, India.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global Finance, Controlling, and IT teams.
• Openness to work in a multicultural and global environment, including collaboration across different time zones.
• Willingness to travel, if required.
• Because this is a hybrid role, commuting to the nearest HARMAN office will be required each week.

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.)
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies.
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.