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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.\nIntroduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle\nWe’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.\nContribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, Revel, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins\n\nUnite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development\n\nCreate pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience\n\nWhat You’ll Be Part Of\nAs an SAP CO professional, you will be an individual contributor supporting HARMAN’s SAP S/4HANA transformation program, with a strong focus on Controlling (CO), COPA (Profitability Analysis), and COPC (Product Costing). You will contribute to designing, implementing, and supporting solutions that enable accurate product costing, profitability and margin analysis, cost allocation, month-end close, and financial reporting. You will partner closely with Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and other business stakeholders to ensure seamless integration across SAP FI, MM, SD, PP, and PS. 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While tools may vary, a baseline familiarity with using AI to support efficiency, problem-solving, and quality is expected.\n\nBonus Points if You Have\nA bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field, with additional advanced education or relevant SAP training being a plus.\n\nExperience supporting large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs, particularly involving COPA, COPC, Material Ledger, Actual Costing, and Group Valuation.\n\nExperience with consolidation and reporting solutions such as OneStream.\n\nProfessional certifications in SAP (FI, CO), Project Management (PMP), and Accounting (CPA) are preferred.\n\nThings To Know\nYou are based in Bangalore and are comfortable working in a hybrid environment that requires working from the Bangalore office three days per week.\n\nYou are comfortable working later hours in India, as needed, to provide sufficient overlap with U.S. time zones and collaborate effectively with U.S. based teams and stakeholders.\n\nYou are fluent in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills, and are comfortable communicating with business and technical stakeholders across global teams.\n\nWhat You Can Expect\nA hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.\n\nAccess to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others).\n\nLearning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs.\n\nWellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.\n\nTuition reimbursement support.\n\nAccess to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available.\n\nAn inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development.\n\nHARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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