Lead Finance (hybrid/remote)

Lead Finance

Location: PRAGUE   
Career Band: Fixed Term Contractor (2 years)
Job Function: Finance 

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

Our International Markets are focused on creating an inclusive and expanding rider community that appeals to new and existing riders. We strive to deliver an H-D experience with an unequivocal customer focus. 

From the UK to Singapore and many places in between, our employees are essential to our success. Our efforts are concentrated on the highest priority markets, primarily North America, Europe and parts of Asia Pacific. We have concentrated our resources in-market for maximum impact in line with our future strategy. Our regional offices and in-market teams have the freedom within a clearly defined framework to make decisions to drive their business. In-market teams are agile and equipped to understand consumer needs, provide focused attention to dealers, and respond more quickly to local market conditions. 

We maximise employee flexibility and well-being through a virtual mindset that supports our highly distributed, global workforce. We take an outcome-focused, people-centered approach to winning, including welcoming the best talent - wherever they may be.

This role is not tightly linked to a physical location and provides flexibility to work from anywhere within the Czech Republic. Regular travel to the Prague office to attend team meetings will be required.
 

Job Summary
This is an exciting role, as part of the International Finance team, where you will support the Finance Manager to ensure timely execution of the finance and accounting affairs for the Strategic Growth Markets region within EMEA.

Primarily focused on the H-D Czech Republic division of Harley-Davidson Europe Ltd, the successful Financial Lead will work closely with the regions management teams to add value and contribute to the attainment of operational and strategic objectives. You will manage and co-ordinate all financial processes, reporting, controls as well as driving through changes to the financial systems and processes. Ensuring quality, accuracy and integrity of data, with timely and applied business reporting /management including the timely filing of all relevant statutory requirements, including but not limited to income tax, VAT filings as well as annual accounts.

This role will also interact with the wider International Finance team, based in Oxford. This team provides accounting, financial and commercial support to a wide range of stakeholders throughout the region; including the Executive Leadership Team, senior functional mangers and all individuals involved in the sales and purchasing processes.

Job Responsibilities

WHAT

• Provide monthly financial support to the business: Record month-end journal entries/accruals, assure all expenses are recorded in the month incurred, issue departmental performance reports.
• Assist business leadership with the financial management of their departmental expenses.
• Partner in decision making as a problem solver, striving to enable operational initiatives while maintaining financial integrity and safeguarding shareholders assets and earnings.
• Contribute to annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and strategic plan updates.
• Provide variance explanations to help inform performance to plan.
• Help ensure all accounting complies with EMEA reporting requirements and that financial systems.
• Assume leadership responsibility as necessary, including being an advocate for new ideas and serving as an example to coworkers.
• Manage and control discount and promotional programme process for the markets.
• Ensure management and integrity of all market control processes, e.g. credit note approval.
• Manage and control the fleet of Company Owned Vehicles from a financial perspective.
• Assist with process and control environment improvements on an ad-hoc basis.
   

HOW

• Lead with Rigor and Vision: Utilize a structured, methodical approach to vet and optimize products’ strategic and financial impact. Balance objective metrics with product intuition to develop opportunities, continually ensuring alignment with Harley-Davidson business objectives.
• Hone your “Internal Compass”: Build a strong personal perspective of what great looks like, with full willingness to embrace a better idea – from any source.
• Question Everything: Challenge the status quo and previous assumptions. Utilize a first-principles approach to identify or build upon opportunities and potential solutions.
• Collaborate: Represent the customer and product strategy across the business, setting context that enables fast, independent, aligned decision-making, while absorbing ideas for “what could be”.
   

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting is Required.
• Czech GAAP experience is a plus.
   

Experience Requirements

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible financial experience.
• Strong technical accounting background with experience in a variety of Finance areas.
• Experience with SAP ERP system is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills Czech language.
• Fluency in English (able to distill complex concepts into clear, concise messages and recommendations)
• Proficient computer skills, including office productivity tools (spreadsheets, word processing, calendaring, and presentation software), as well as General Ledger systems, Business Objects, or other reporting tools.
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to self-motivate and successfully work on multiple projects.
• A skilled approach to building strong working relationships with business partners.
• Strong and independent analytical thinker and influencer.
• Able to thrive in a self-directed culture, navigating ambiguity and creating direction.

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, employee discounts on motorcycles and related products, general merchandise, and more. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson (here).

Hiring Manager: Ally Pickard
Travel Required: 0 - 10%  
Location: PRAGUE  
Direct Reports: No 
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company 
Auto Req ID:23386 
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship 
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance