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Sr Director Finance

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Hybrid
San Jose, CA, USA
232K-290K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
San Jose, CA, USA
232K-290K Annually
Senior level
Leads site finance for Honeywell Aerospace’s EDS Missiles business, overseeing FP&A, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, variance analysis, compliance, cost reduction, and strategic planning. Partners with site, program, engineering, supply chain, operations, and corporate leaders to improve financial performance and operational accountability. Builds and manages a high-performing finance team in a matrixed aerospace and defense environment while supporting government contracting requirements, capital decisions, growth initiatives, talent planning, and business transformation.
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When you join Honeywell Aerospace, you become part of a global team shaping the future of advanced technologies—from next-generation aerospace systems to mission-critical defense capabilities. At our EDS Missiles site in San Jose, you will play a critical leadership role driving financial performance, operational rigor, and strategic growth.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Site Finance Leader for the EDS Missiles business, partnering directly with site leadership to drive financial and operational performance
  • Lead all aspects of financial planning & analysis (FP&A), forecasting, and budgeting for the site
  • Provide clear, data-driven insights on revenue, cost, margin, and cash performance to enable decision-making
  • Act as a strategic business partner to program, engineering, supply chain, and operations teams
  • Drive financial transparency and accountability across site leadership
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, U.S. government contracting requirements, and aerospace/defense regulations
  • Lead closing, reporting, and variance analysis with accuracy and discipline
  • Identify and execute cost reduction and productivity initiatives to improve profitability
  • Support long-range strategic planning, capital investment decisions, and growth initiatives
  • Partner with corporate and business finance leadership to align with broader Aerospace objectives
 

Leadership & Team Responsibilities

  • Build, develop, and lead a high-performing site finance team
  • Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
  • Lead in a highly matrixed environment, influencing across functions and leadership levels 
  • Partner with HR to support talent planning, succession, and organizational design

Key Interfaces

  • Site General Manager & Leadership Team
  • Program Management Office (PMO)
  • Engineering & Operations Leaders
  • Supply Chain & Contracts
  • Corporate & Business Finance
Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • 12+ years progressive experience in finance, including leadership roles
 

WE VALUE

  • Extensive experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing finance
  • Strong understanding of government contracting / program finance
  • Demonstrated success in leading site-level financial operations
  • Ability to influence and communicate effectively at senior leadership levels
  • Experience managing in a complex, matrixed organization 
  • Proven ability to drive business transformation and cost productivity
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.

The annual base salary range for this position is $232,000 - $290,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.”

With In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.


BENEFITS​

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:​​

  • Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance​
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage​
  • 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts​
  • Employee assistance program and educational assistance​
  • Parental leave and 12 paid holidays​
  • Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time​

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/​

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POSTING TIMELINE​

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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