Sr. Director Finance FP&A

Honeywell • Phoenix, AZ

21h

About The Position

The Senior Director of FP&A is a key leader responsible for financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and strategic financial insight across global Honeywell Aerospace. Reporting to the VP FP&A, this role encompasses end-to-end P&L FP&A ownership for the $18B enterprise, bridging strategy with execution by translating operational and commercial activity into financial outcomes and promoting disciplined, fact-based decision-making. We seek a strategic and operationally driven finance leader to oversee the company’s financial planning, forecasting, and analysis processes, ensuring alignment with both strategy and operational execution. Working closely with the VP FP&A, CFO, executive leadership, and business unit leaders, you will provide actionable insights to drive growth, improve profitability, and enhance financial discipline across the organization. This is a highly visible role requiring deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance management, as well as the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, strategic recommendations. A proven track record of leading global FP&A teams, influencing executive decision-making, and driving measurable business outcomes is essential. As the Sr. Director of FP&A, you will be the driving force behind financial planning and analysis that fuels Honeywell Aerospace’s growth and operational excellence. By leading the budgeting and forecasting process, delivering insightful performance reporting, and partnering with business leaders to optimize resource allocation, you will ensure the company’s financial strategy is executed with precision. Your work will connect financial insights to strategic decisions—delivering measurable outcomes, enabling growth initiatives, and providing critical guidance that shapes the company’s future direction.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in FP&A leadership roles.
• Proven track record of influencing executive decision-making through financial insights.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex data.
• Experience with ERP systems, BI tools, and advanced Excel/financial modeling.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support global teams and attend meetings.
• Experience operating in large, matrixed organizations

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on, roll up the sleeve’s leadership approach with an ability to manage multiple competing interests in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
• A doer and a teacher.
• Experience building a team with a strong emphasis on employee development
• Uncompromising work ethics and a team first mentality
• Operates with a sense of urgency.
• Aggressive, relentless approach to understanding concepts, taking ownership and driving results
• Passion for forecasting and continuous improvement
• Comfort with public company financial processes—forecasting, external reporting, IPO readiness, earnings guidance, and investor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and six quarter rolling forecast processes in partnership with executive leadership.
• Performance Reporting: Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful reporting on company performance, KPIs, and trends.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with business unit leaders to translate operational strategies into financial outcomes and drive accountability.
• Capital Allocation: Provide analysis and recommendations on investments, resource allocation, and growth initiatives.
• Scenario Modeling: Develop and maintain robust financial models to support decision-making and risk management.
• Executive Support: Prepare board-level presentations, investor materials, and executive reports that clearly communicate financial performance and outlook.
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Process Improvement: Drive enhancements in financial systems, reporting tools, and analytical capabilities.
• Reporting Accuracy: Champion auditability, transparency, and investor readiness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director