Description
Role Overview
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of 'power' that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize 'the joy and freedom of mobility' by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a 'zero environmental footprint.'
Job Purpose
This position uses analytical skills and professional accounting knowledge to work with Business Unit Leads, Department managers and investment project leaders in the creation of 6 budget events per year. Provides leadership over financial analysts to ensure appropriate accounting principles are utilized, good customer service and overall completion of team activities. The Supervisor partners with the group lead to advise business unit leadership on the key drivers of financial performance and to provide forward-looking insights into emerging financial trends. Also supports rolling up total company costs during budget and monthly analysis. This role also has a great deal of autonomy in decision making and use of professional judgement.
Key Accountabilities
- Review and approve month-end close activities, including journal entries and plan vs. actual analysis, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Review and analyze plant budget vs. actual performance using professional accounting standards to provide accurate financial insights and recommendations
- Collaborate with plant leadership and project leaders on complex financial matters, including development of six annual budget events
- Provide ongoing support, coaching, and guidance to direct reports
- Develop and present financial insights and recommendations to business unit and division leadership based on budget vs. actual performance
- Lead and manage budget analysts, including HR responsibilities, mentorship, performance reviews, and development planning
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of relevant experience, preferably within Honda
Advanced knowledge of accounting principles including GAAP, IFRS, and cost accounting
Strong understanding of accounting functions and ability to apply concepts effectively
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
Knowledge of Honda accounting processes and financial analysis experience preferred
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint
Strong SAP knowledge and experience
Understanding of supported business unit operations to ensure strong internal customer service