As Finance Manager at GBS BFS, you will be instrumental in managing P&L for IA IMC META region. Your responsibilities will encompass analysis and operational oversight, providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making and enhance business performance. Core duties include regular financial performance monitoring, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Key Responsibilities
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Periodic Financial Analysis and Metrics Management: Drive performance to meet targets for pricing, orders, revenue, Variable Contribution Margin (VCM), fixed costs, free cash flow (FCF), and conversion. Identify opportunities for improvement in these areas.
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Collaboration with Functional Leaders: Work closely with business GM to support activities such as Pulse, SRO (Short Range Outlook), AOP (Annual Operating Plan), and related forecasting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial projections.
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Lead and participate in monthly sessions with both operations and finance leadership to review R&O (risks and opportunities), financial performance, address variances, and align action plans.
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Insight Generation and Financial Analysis: Provide new and valuable insights through comprehensive financial analysis, supporting informed decision-making and strategic initiatives.
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Working Capital Management: Drive collection performance, past-due reduction, and inventory optimization through cross-functional action plans, DSO reviews, and proactive risk mitigation to achieve cash flow and working capital objectives.
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Standardization and Automation Initiatives: Promote and implement the standardization and automation of financial processes and report to drive productivity and operational efficiency across the team.
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Oversee the timely and accurate completion of recurring deliverables, including accruals, intercompany recharges, and the preparation of financial reports. Prepare leadership presentations and support monthly operating reviews.
Education and Certifications
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Chartered Accountant/Cost Accountant/master’s degree in finance, or Business Administration Required Experience 8+ years of overall finance experience
Critical
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A Capable finance professional who has the intellectual curiosity and an attitude in going above and beyond to partner with the business in commercial excellence.
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Exposure to Global Customers with ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees/customers and align and integrate with other departments / sites.
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Strategic Partner with Corporate Finance and Functional leaders to manage financial targets for the function.
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Prior exposure of driving business finance metrics
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Exposure to Tools like Power BI, Advance excel etc.
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Knowledge of ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, Essbase, HANA/BW and Hyperion
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The ability to quickly identify subtle patterns among issues and to make consistent, timely decisions
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Strong cross functional and peer influencing skills.
Skills Required
- Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, or master's degree in Finance or Business Administration
- 8+ years of overall finance experience
- Experience partnering with business and functional leaders on financial targets and commercial excellence
- Experience with global customers and cross-functional collaboration
- Experience driving business finance metrics
- Experience with Power BI and advanced Excel
- Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Essbase, HANA/BW, or Hyperion
- Strong analytical, decision-making, cross-functional influencing, and communication skills
Honeywell Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are anchored by a strong 401(k) match with clear vesting and annual funding mechanics. Plan administration and education resources further reinforce long‑term savings support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away provisions include company holidays, flexible vacation for many exempt roles, and paid sick time. These policies contribute meaningful breadth beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available to all parents with flexible usage options, and certain family‑building supports are included. Birth mothers can coordinate leave with short‑term disability for extended coverage.
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