Director Finance

Honeywell International, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell International, Inc. in the United States seeks a Director Finance (Commercial) to shape strategic direction for the commercial finance function and drive growth and profitability.

You will mentor a team of finance professionals overseeing sales, working capital, and project installation/services. You will present financial reports to executives and collaborate with senior leadership to align financial goals with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial finance or related roles.
• Prior experience in a leadership or director-level role.
• Proven track record of driving financial performance and achieving business objectives.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of financial principles and practices.
• Proficiency in financial analysis software and MS Office.
• Ability to effectively lead and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the business analysis and planning function, driving strategic planning and analysis initiatives.
• Develop and implement business strategies to optimize operational efficiency and drive growth.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to identify business opportunities.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to develop and execute business plans.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior leadership based on data-driven insights.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure accurate financial planning.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators to track business performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of business analysis and planning activities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of business analysts and planners.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

MS Office

Communication skills

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

As the Director Finance (Commercial) at Honeywell, you will hold a key leadership position, responsible for providing strategic direction and guidance to the commercial finance function. Your role will involve developing and executing financial strategies to drive business growth and profitability. Collaborating closely with senior leadership, you will align financial goals with overall business objectives.

Leading and mentoring a team of commercial finance professionals, you will oversee all aspects of sales, finance, working capital, and project installation/service. Your expertise in analyzing financial data will enable you to provide valuable insights that drive informed decision-making across the organization. Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies will be a critical aspect of your role.

As a Director, you will play a pivotal role in preparing and presenting financial reports to senior executives and stakeholders. Your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills will be essential in driving financial performance and achieving business objectives. With your strong leadership abilities, you will inspire and motivate your team to deliver exceptional results.

You will report directly to our [title] and you’ll work out of our [City, State] location on a [Hybrid, On-site, Remote] work schedule.

At Honeywell, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the business analysis and planning function, driving strategic planning and analysis initiatives
• Develop and implement business strategies to optimize operational efficiency and drive growth
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to identify business opportunities
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to develop and execute business plans
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior leadership based on datadriven insights
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure accurate financial planning
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators to track business performance and identify areas for improvement
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of business analysis and planning activities
• Lead and develop a highperforming team of business analysts and planners

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial finance or related roles
• Prior experience in a leadership or director-level role
• Proven track record of driving financial performance and achieving business objectives
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent knowledge of financial principles and practices
• Proficiency in financial analysis software and MS Office
• Ability to effectively lead and inspire a team
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

WE VALUE

• Dynamic and self-motivated individuals
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Innovative and eager to learn mindset
• Curious individuals with a passion for continuous improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.