Business Analytics Lead bei Harman

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

The Business Analytics Lead is responsible for providing data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making across the organization. This position leads the development and maintenance of key performance indicator (KPI) reporting, program/customer profitability analysis, and data integrity initiatives.

What You Will Do

• KPI Reporting and Analysis: Develop regular reports & dashboard incorporating different departments (financial, R&D, delivery & operations, project) to assess trends and business performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting strategic decisions. (Tool: Qliksense)
• Program/customer profitability: Collaborate with finance, operations, and engineering teams to gather data on program & customer performance and profitability. Analyze program financials to identify trends, optimize cost, and maximize profitability.
• Insight Presentation: Translate complex data findings into concise and impactful recommendations & reports for senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Data Integrity: validate the accuracy and consistency across all data and reports, implementing best practices in data management for the KPI dashboards & reports.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek opportunities, manage data/business analysis initiatives to enhance the analytical capabilities & efficiency of the department, including incorporating new data sources and analytical tools.

What You Need

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet applications (i.e. Excel); business intelligence (e.g., Looker, Tableau, PowerBI, Qlik Sense) or CRM/CPQ (e.g. Salesforce) software is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as QlikSense, Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, PivotTables, and VBA (if applicable).
• Strong understanding of SQL for data querying and manipulation.
• Knowledge of statistical or analytical or Machine learning tools such as Python, R, or SAS is a plus. Ability to build and maintain data pipelines and ensure data quality.

What is nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in business/data analysis, financial analysis, operations, reporting, data analytics, data science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role, leading cross-functional teams, or analytics teams.
• Experience in business analysis or a similar role, with a track record of manipulating, analyzing, curating, and reporting data.
• Experience in developing and reporting on KPIs, creating dashboards, and utilizing data visualization tools.
• Hands-on experience with data integrity, validation processes, and database management systems.
• Experience working with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives.
• Familiarity with financial and operational performance metrics, as well as program profitability analysis.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to work in an office in Novi, MI (1-2 days per week in office)
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• We offer an authentic, diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development in a truly global organization.
• You will work on products and services that touch people’s lives and will change the industrial standards, being a part of the transformations in our industry.
• Our work environments are fast-paced, challenging, empowering, collaborative, flexible, and exciting.
• We offer our own HARMAN University with regular updates on the new technologies and trends by utilizing various sessions organized by Self Learning and Development Trainings to help grow and advance talent.
• We offer competitive compensation/benefit programs and recognition programs.

#Hybrid

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.