Worldwide Global Business Unit Home Hardware Portfolio Analyst

HP•Vancouver, WA

16d•$105,050 - $161,800•Remote

About The Position

This role serves as the finance lead for the Home Traditional Print Hardware portfolio, partnering closely with GBU leadership to drive profitability, portfolio optimization, and strategic decision-making. The role provides end-to-end financial ownership across pricing, cost, volume, and mix, supporting both ongoing business performance and NPI execution. The position requires strong business acumen, ability to influence cross-functional teams, and deep expertise in hardware financial modeling, ARU/margin management, and long-term portfolio strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred).
Typically 7–10+ years of experience in financial planning or business finance.
Experience in product/portfolio finance, preferably in hardware or consumer products.
Strong P&L ownership mindset
Advanced financial modeling & scenario analysis
Pricing strategy & ARU management expertise
Ability to connect financials to business strategy
Executive-level communication (clear, concise, insight-driven)
Cross-functional influence and stakeholder management
Tools: Excel (advanced), Anaplan, SAP, data visualization tools

Responsibilities

Lead financial management of the Home Traditional portfolio (Inkjet), including revenue, margin, cost, and mix.
Drive quarterly performance analysis (actuals vs. forecast vs. LTP) with clear insights on drivers and risks.
Provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and optimize product positioning.
Partner with business teams to define and execute pricing strategy (ARU management, promo ROI, elasticity).
Monitor and explain ARU trends vs. targets, identifying drivers and corrective actions.
Support market competitiveness while protecting margin structure.
Own financial modeling and business case support for new product introductions (NPIs).
Ensure alignment between cost targets, pricing, and margin expectations.
Partner with engineering, product management, and supply chain on cost roadmap and trade-offs.
Supports LTP for the Traditional portfolio, ensuring alignment with GBU strategy.
Translate business assumptions into robust financial outlooks and scenarios.
Identify risks and opportunities early and proactively influence business decisions.
Act as a trusted advisor to GBU leaders, product managers, and regional teams.
Influence decisions across marketing, supply chain, and engineering.
Represent finance in global planning and business review forums.
Deliver clear, executive-ready insights on business performance.
Simplify complex data into key messages, drivers, and actions.
Leverage tools (Excel, Anaplan, automation) to improve speed and quality of insights.
Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, reporting automation, and financial processes.
Strengthen data integrity and governance across key financial metrics.