Director, Strategic M&A, Finance

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

HARMAN drives growth through organic development, strategic partnerships, and targeted acquisitions in adjacent markets and emerging technologies. In this role, you will lead and advance strategic projects that support the long-term growth and evolution of the Lifestyle business. You will identify and develop new business opportunities and models through comprehensive market and investment analyses. Additionally, you will manage financial due diligence, evaluate potential transactions, and ensure seamless post-close financial integration for large-scale M&A activities within a global organization.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in corporate finance, financial analysis, and project management to successfully drive strategic initiatives and create long-term organizational value. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, HR, Digital, Legal, and Business Operations, to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and realize financial synergies across the organization.

What You Will Do

Strategic Analysis, M&A & Due Diligence

• Partner with Lifestyle division business leaders to develop the current and future business portfolio strategy that drives an above-market rate of growth.
• Lead & coordinate the financial evaluation of potential strategic opportunities in collaboration with HARMAN’s M&A / Strategy group, including financial modeling, valuation analysis, and synergy assessments based on a comprehensive analysis of market data.
• Oversee and manage financial due diligence processes, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders for Lifestyle.
• Analyze financial statements, identify key risks, and assess the financial health of target companies.
• Focus on synergy realization opportunities for Lifestyle and risk mitigation between potential targets and HARMAN Lifestyle.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership on deal structures and financial terms.

Transaction Execution & Post-Merger Integration

Support the preparation of investment memos and presentations for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

Leadership and Stakeholder Management

What You Need to Be Successful

Bonus Points if You Have

What Makes You Eligible

What We Offer

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Salary Ranges

$173,250 - $254,100

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.

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