Driving Infinite Possibilities Within A Diversified, Global Organization
Helping to Transform Buildings to be Safer and More Operationally and Energy Efficient.
BMS Europe is a large P&L with ~$275M annual revenue belonging to the Honeywell Building Automation strategic business group in Europe. The business and related products focus on enhancing building systems and driving energy efficiency. We are industry leaders in building management solutions and are continuously developing new capabilities.
This team member will be a hands-on leader and contributor to the BMS Business in creating increased visibility into operational financial performance with the goal of driving good business decisions, forecasting accuracy, growth and cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with internal and external policies. You will play a key part within the BMS Europe team to drive positive business outcomes. This position will be the business partner to the GM of the Europe region and will lead and manage a staff of 4 direct reports. This position reports to the Europe CFO for Building Automation.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with BMS Europe GM, sales, ISC and functional leaders to drive profitable growth and segment margin
* Lead Europe finance team with direct responsibility for commercial finance, FP&A, and matrix responsibility of ISC
* Be a strategic commercial finance partner and advise leadership on opportunities/risks that impact financial performance of the business
* Partner with the cross functional SIOP team to ensure proper alignment of demand forecast, supply, and inventory levels
* Review regional NPI assumptions and hold the commercial teams accountable to delivering the associate launch plans
* Review business cases and assess commercial viability, including consideration of market, product, customer, and talent strategy
* Lead the monthly forecasting process and Annual Operating Plan
* Track performance and drive monthly/quarterly P&L and balance sheet results; robust analysis in Customer to Cash cycles (Accounts Receivable) and past dues
* Prepare monthly management reports, analysis and communication of month-end results, and recommendation of corresponding actions
* Provide financial assistance on any acquisition or growth-related activities; management reporting/SAP enhancements
* Interface with Controllership to ensure proper controls and compliance with GAAP
* Support on M&A early due diligence and/or new business model development and assessment
* Provide accurate and timely analytics, reports, and insightful observations to managers and executives to increase cost management efficiency and effectiveness.
* Communicate effectively with management concerning financial objectives and key business metrics
* Complete special and ad-hoc analysis as requested to support the business
* Foster a winning culture. Provide team members with opportunities to partner with business leaders. Promote cross-training and knowledge transfer opportunities to increase skill sets
You Must Have
* Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting, or related field
* Minimum of 12+ years of finance/business experience
* Minimum of 6 years of P&L management experience
* Manager experience supervising staff
* Experience and flexibility in managing international regions
* MBA & CPA preferred
* Experience with Hyperion and SAP
We Value
* Excellent oral and written communication skills across all levels of an organization
* Able to quickly understand and explain complex data/issues and distill complex and voluminous data into understandable information
* Ability to develop and lead new business models and support organizational shift
* Ability to partner with leadership around strategic objectives
* Ability to develop software-based business management metrics to support decision making
* Highly proficient PC skills, especially in Excel, Power Point, and Word; Hyperion SmartView preferred
* Detail oriented with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
* Strong initiative with a proven ability to follow through on projects and bring them to a timely completion
* Comfortable working under tight deadlines
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Ability to gain trust at the highest levels of the organization
* Ability to work collaboratively in group situations
* Experience working in a matrix organization
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Honeywell is committed to a diverse workforce.
Additional Information
* JOB ID: HRD249766
* Category: Finance
* Location: Z.A. La Pièce 16, Rolle, VAUD, 1180, Switzerland
* Exempt
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