Job Description

Sr. Finance Director LATAM

Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.

Key Responsibilities

Honeywell Industrial Automation has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Finance Director LATAM of our Industrial Automation Business Unit, based in Mexico City. The position reports to the HPS Chief Financial Officer and supports and partners with the VPGM, IA LATAM to execute on the financial aspects. As you will act as virtual COO to the Organization, business partnering with leaders on their financial planning and results, explaining deviations and making recommendations whilst building the financial capabilities & expertise of a team. You will also be involved in key customer conversations, offerings, and customer analyses.

Business Partner. A strong commercial orientation and a proven ability to partner with line managers and operating teams to drive and monitor performance and to develop strategic plans. S/he will be a strategic leader who can impact and change business-level strategy beyond the finance area. Possesses change agility and mobilizes others in the organization to initiate change. Considers all factors to form the best overall solution for the company.

Execution and Conviction. Has well-supported views and appropriately advocates while being open to ideas of others. Takes personal responsibility to ensure full execution.

Drives results. Sets clear targets; aligns teams and resources, monitors the delivery of results through peers and extended teams.

Ensures Financial Compliance and proper Financial Books & Records. Embodies a culture of controllership and acts a strong role model for compliance and integrity.

Partners with the VPGM as a Sr. Finance Director for the region you also act in a “COO” capacity to monitor and manage business operations in operating reviews, budget and forecast reviews, and performs other operational finance duties as required. As a true business partner, this person proactively offers insights on continuous improvement of business processes and operations.

Leads a team of approx. 9 commercial finance professionals regionally. Drives performance management and talent planning and development.

Proactively develops solutions and marshals the right resources to attain short term and long-term financial outcomes.

Lead financial planning processes and strategic plan . Manage financial risks and opportunities.

Sets the Tone. Understands that employees look to Finance for indications of business health and provides a realistic, but optimistic view. Possesses the self-awareness to monitor and adjust the signals sent to the organization (mood, demeanor, mannerisms, the way people are treated) to have a positive impact.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Significant experience as Sr Finance Leader and/or CFO roles, commercial FP&A and solid understanding of P&L on a regional matrix environment ideally on multinationals.
• Significant experience in the Latin America region.
• Proven track record of building talent bench and driving organizational effectiveness & change.
• Entrepreneurial, agile, resilient mindset.
• “Best in class” communication and influencing skills.
• Comfortable acting as an organization’s COO being a finance leader.
• A change agent with a high degree of personal accountability.
• Self-motivated, driving business initiatives.
• Ability to demonstrate strong financial integrity, focus on controls and forecast accuracy.
• Strong technical knowledge of finance systems.
• Demonstrates ability to deliver on complex situations.
• The successful candidate should be very proficient in spotting trends and interpreting data. Looks at data from different angles and asks the right questions to gain additional insights.

WE VALUE

• Strong alignment to our corporate values.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• English proficiency, Spanish and Portuguese desired.

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