Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
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Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Sr Finance Analyst. In this role, you will be a key team member responsible for program financial planning and analysis, while enhancing value and visibility to the Program Management Office (PMO), to drive more proactive decision making and improve profitability.
You will report directly to our Finance Manager, and you’ll work out of our Lansdale, PA or Eatontown, NJ location. This team operates on a 9/80 schedule.
In this role, you will be forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing key program metrics. This position is ideal for those looking to work in a highly visible team environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing key program metrics (Orders, Sales, Gross Margin, Shipments, Cash) analysis and reporting to senior leadership
- Developing and analyzing program estimates at complete (EACs) for Revenue and Gross Margin adjustments
- Perform as a subject matter expert on program finance process and procedures and help identify risks and opportunities
- Providing variance analysis against financial benchmarks
- Cultivating and maintaining cross functional partnership with Program Management, Contracts, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering
- Developing time-phased program baselines to track cost and schedule for a portfolio of programs
- Tracking material expenditures from a consolidated bill of material (CBOM) and monitoring production touch labor
- Utilizing data collection and reporting systems to provide weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting to support internal and external customers
- Planning and supporting Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP)
- Working collaboratively with program team and senior leadership to generate and present financial metrics on program performance
- Helping to develop standardized Program Finance policies and procedures
- Supporting proposal development, fact finding, audits, and negotiations
- Creating work breakdown structures (WBS), charge numbers, and assigning Task Order Assignments within Oracle ERP
- Mentoring junior-level analysts by reviewing work products, demonstrating best practices and providing guidance on policies and procedures
- Supporting special projects and Kaizen events
MUST HAVE:
- 3 or more years of experience working as a Finance Analyst.
- Strong knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques
- Proficiency in financial software and tools such as Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting platforms
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and present actionable insights
WE VALUE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Previous Defense Industry experience
- Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively interact with Program Managers and across other functional areas
- Independent self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with Oracle or other ERP systems
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
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/
honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:
• Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
• Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
• Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board
With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
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. Job Posting Date: May 29, 2026
Skills Required
- 3+ years experience as a Finance Analyst
- Strong knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques
- Proficiency with Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting platforms
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and present actionable insights
- U.S. person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected status) required due to export control compliance
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Previous defense industry experience
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Familiarity with Oracle or other ERP systems
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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