Exec Dir Global Shared Service

Location:

- IN_Bangalore_Sattva Knowledge Court Bdg_HII
- Job Family:

- Finance
- Worker Type Reference:

- Regular - Permanent
- Pay Rate Type:

- Salary
- Career Level:

- M5
- Job ID:

- R-46777-2025

**Description & Requirements**:
**Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive**

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.
- Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
- Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
- Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

**About the Role**

In this role you will be leading the finance shares service operation that supports our global divisional teams. You will oversee all accounting, analytics, process consulting services across the division, regions and functions in a cost-effective manner. You will play a crucial role in driving financial excellence across the organization and promoting operational efficiencies and service/compliance improvement.

Manages team of managers in different disciplines:

- 5 Direct Management level (India, Hungary, China, PMO, Automation & Analytics)
- Total HC 170+
- Record to Report (R2R), Procure to Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (OTC), Analytics, Process Consulting, Compliance

**What You Will Do**
- Oversees the service delivery. Reviews and monitors Global Divisional Shared Service Center (GSSC) related services to identify trends and improvement areas, KPIs and corrective actions.
- Develops and maintains new methods and procedures of the SSC and recommends procedural changes to improve SSC efficiency and compliance.
- Conceptualizes, Strategizes and Leads the Transformation of Services managed within the Shared Services Scope
- Identifies opportunities for improving processes, automation, and standards across the divisional GSSC to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
- Defines service level agreements, sets standards for quality, and ensures that operational activities are implemented in accordance with recognized procedures.
- Business partner to Division and Regions within finance and non-finance functions. Understands the need and offers solutions for high customer satisfaction.
- Establishes quality-control mechanisms.
- Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Divisional GSSC team, ensuring alignment with the organization’s financial goals and objectives.
- Lead, develop a high-performing team and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Stay abreast of new technology trends and continue to improve and implement new tools and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy of operations.

**What You Need to Be Successful**
- Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- 10+ years of professional experience in a senior finance leadership role with a focus on shared services or global finance operations.
- Strong knowledge of international accounting standards and regulatory compliance
- Proven experience in being a people leader, team builder and development expertise.
- Strong communication skills to be able to speak to all stakeholders and levels of the organization as well as strong presentation skills.
- Ability to drive change and results driven in a global matrixed environment.
- Experience in being a problem solver and possessing strong analytical skills
- Technical Competencies:

- Procure-to-Pay process
- Order-to-Cash process
- Record-to-Report process
- Metrics and Reporting
- Strategy and Compliance

**Bonus Points if You Have**
- MBA or CPA

**What Makes You Eligible**
- Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic travel and international travel.
- Be willing to work in an office located at our Bangalore / Budapest / Székesfehérvár location.

**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
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

**You Belong Here**

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you - all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live