Finance Director (FP&A)

Honeywell INC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell seeks a Finance Director in Charlotte, NC to partner with executive leadership, drive FP&A activities, and lead a high-impact finance organization.

You will own the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and performance management, delivering data-driven insights, governance, and talent development across the IA segment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Strong FP&A, business finance, or corporate finance background.
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting abilities.
• Proven leadership and talent development experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop strategic plans aligned with objectives.
• Drive financial decision-making through data-driven insights and analysis.
• Evaluate growth opportunities, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations for executives.
• Lead the Annual Operating Plan, STRAP, forecasts, and monthly outlooks.
• Develop forecasts, identify risks, and monitor performance against plans.
• Establish KPIs and drive improvements in reporting and analytics.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance organization.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards.
• Present results and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and establish credibility.

Skills

FP&A

Financial Modeling

Forecasting

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion

OneStream

Job description

Job Description

The Finance Director serves as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, driving financial performance, business planning, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. This role leads the P&L side of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), forecasting, reporting, business performance management, and strategic decision support across the IA segment.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial expertise with commercial acumen, leadership capability, and the ability to influence business decisions through data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Partner with senior business leaders to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Drive financial decision-making through data-driven insights and business analysis.
• Evaluate growth opportunities, investments, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
• Translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Strategic Plan (STRAP), quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlook processes.
• Develop accurate financial forecasts and identify risks and opportunities.
• Monitor performance against commitments and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Develop, maintain, and build financial models that assess business opportunities, risks, and investment returns.

Business Performance Management

• Analyze key operational and financial metrics including revenue growth, margin expansion, and productivity.
• Analyze performance variances and partner with stakeholders to develop corrective actions.
• Establish and monitor KPIs that support strategic business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and business analytics.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and business partnership.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.

Governance, Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, accounting requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Drive process standardization and finance transformation initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, HR, IT, and other functional leaders.
• Establish credibility as a trusted advisor across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• 8-12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in FP&A, business finance, operational finance, or corporate finance.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and developing talent.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent advanced professional certification.
• Experience supporting large global organizations and matrixed environments.
• Knowledge of ERP and financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, OneStream, or similar platforms.
• Experience leading finance transformation initiatives and digital reporting solutions.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Acumen
• Business Partnership
• Executive Presence
• Leadership & Talent Development
• Influence & Collaboration
• Data Analytics
• Change Management
• Risk Assessment
• Decision Making
• Operational Excellence

Success Measures

• Achievement of revenue, margin, and cash commitments.
• Forecast accuracy and quality of financial planning processes.
• Quality and timeliness of financial reporting
• Successful execution of strategic and productivity initiatives.
• Strength of internal controls and compliance performance.
• Employee engagement, retention, and development of finance talent
• Positive business partner feedback and stakeholder feedback.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Sr. Director, IA FP&A

Direct Reports: (4) Total; (1) Finance Manager, (1) Senior Finance Analyst, (2) FFLs

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.