The Sr Finance Analyst position at HTS, Bangalore, To Provide business forecasting analysis in decision-making in all matters operational, financial, and strategic. A strong candidate combines a strong analytical mindset with technical ability, will be responsible for providing key financial support to SBGs/GBEs & management to improve the operational and financial performance, identifying areas of improvement, establishing corrective actions and driving continuous improvement in financial performance. The role is supported by a larger finance organization across HTS and working closely with Honeywell Corporate Functions, so building relationships and influencing skills will be critical behaviors for the successful candidate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance or related field. CA/ICWA/MBA Finance or equivalent qualification will be a distinct advantage.
• 7+ years work experience in an accounting /finance position supporting R&D/ IT operations
• Proficiency in usage of SAP / Essbase & Tableau applications are most important
• Ability to work independently, exercise appropriate discretion and apply sound judgment with minimal direct supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to develop strong partnerships and a collaborative, teaming environment within and across functional organizations, ability to build credibility with colleagues by providing consistently sound financial support and guidance to positively influence business results.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically and influence business decisions using appropriate, fact-based financial information.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong inter-personal communication skills, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Provide management with key insight into financial performance highlighting areas of improving RD&E effectiveness, identify root causes and partner with management on corrective actions and improvement plans. The candidate is expected to liaise with other Finance teams in HTS to ensure management information requirements are adequately met with standard financial metrics, updated performance reports and analysis.
• Provide management with financial support on business decisions. This person is expected to play a key leadership role with local management and other functions to deliver productivity improvements, cost reduction plans, working capital improvements, and capital efficiency. Examples: Labor resource planning, capital investment decisions including scenario analysis and evaluation.
• Develop annual operating plans (AOP) & forecasts for all businesses, by LOBs/GBEs as per Corporate/ business calendar.
• Establish a strong MOS on monthly financials review with the site and business leaders as well as with the global finance leaders for each of the businesses.
• Provide regular updates to local and senior finance leadership on forecasted performance against targets and associated risks / opportunities.