Director Finance

Honeywell
Atlanta, GA

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced finance leaders who drive strategic planning and team development in commercial finance roles. Candidates should have a background in operational efficiency and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on the building, industrial, and process sectors.

Best fit for

  • Experienced finance leaders with a track record in strategic planning and team development
    — “responsible for providing strategic direction and guidance to the commercial finance function”
  • Individuals with a background in analyzing market trends and customer needs for business growth
    — “Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to identify business opportunities”

Things to consider

  • The role requires direct reporting to a senior leader and likely involves in-person collaboration
    — “You will report directly to our [title] and you’ll work out of our [City, State] location”
  • Candidates must be able to prepare and present financial reports to senior executives
    — “preparing and presenting financial reports to senior executives and stakeholders”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning in your resume and interviews
    — “Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to develop and execute business plans”
  • Emphasize your ability to lead teams and drive performance improvements
    — “Lead and develop a highperforming team of business analysts and planners”
  • Showcase your expertise in financial analysis and your ability to provide data-driven recommendations
    — “Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior leadership based on datadriven insights”
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in financial analysis software and MS Office
    — “Proficiency in financial analysis software and MS Office”
  • Demonstrate experience in managing budgeting and forecasting processes
    — “Manage budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure accurate financial planning”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • developed and executed financial strategies
  • prepared and presented financial reports
  • identified and implemented process improvements
Typical background
commercial financefinancial analysis

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial AnalysisStrategic PlanningBudgetingForecastingTeam Leadership

Preferred

Commercial FinanceBusiness Analysis

Stack & domain

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingFinancial ReportingLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingFinanceAccountingBusiness Analysis

About the role

Original posting from Honeywell

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 initiativesDevelop and implement business strategies to optimize operational efficiency and drive growthAnalyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to identify business opportunitiesCollaborate with crossfunctional teams to develop and execute business plansProvide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior leadership based on datadriven insightsManage budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure accurate financial planningMonitor and report on key performance indicators to track business performance and identify areas for improvementIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of business analysis and planning activitiesLead and develop a highperforming team of business analysts and planners

YOU MUST HAVE

Minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial finance or related rolesPrior experience in a leadership or director-level roleProven track record of driving financial performance and achieving business objectivesStrong strategic thinking and problem-solving skillsExcellent knowledge of financial principles and practicesProficiency in financial analysis software and MS OfficeAbility to effectively lead and inspire a teamExcellent communication and presentation skillsWE VALUE

Dynamic and self-motivated individualsStrong teamwork and collaboration skillsInnovative and eager to learn mindsetCurious individuals with a passion for continuous improvementBachelor’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.

Source: Honeywell careers

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