Financial Svcs Manager (APAC)

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Honeywell

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago • Apply by May 4, 2026

Job Description

Role Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The AP Operations Manager – AERO, based in India, is responsible for leading a team whom oversees the end‑to‑end Accounts Payable operations across the EMEA and APAC regions. This leader ensures high-quality invoice processing, vendor support, payment accuracy, and compliance for a multi-country, multi-time-zone AP organization.

The role manages a team of AP specialists delivering invoice posting, inquiries resolution, exception clearing, reconciliations, and optimization initiatives. The manager will also collaborate heavily with global process owners, procurement, controllership, supply chain, and system/automation teams to enhance operational efficiency and standardize processes across regions.

This is a highly visible role within Global AP, serving as an operational backbone across two major regions.

Key Responsibilities

End‑to‑End AP Invoice Processing (EMEA + APAC)
Oversee daily invoice posting operations for all EMEA & APAC entities.
Ensure accuracy and compliance across:

Scanned invoice queues
Vendor submission channels
Credit/debit memo processing
Down payments, non‑PO transactions, OT & V payments
Invoice-on-hold resolution

Partner with regional Procurement and SQA teams to drive improved match rates and defect reduction.
Ensure compliance with regional tax, regulatory, and SOX standards.
Inquiries, Adjustments & AP Help Desk Management
Manage AP Help Desk teams supporting suppliers and internal partners across both regions.
Oversee:

Audit requests
Invoice retention (clearing / follow-up)
Supplier care escalations

Drive SLA adherence and reduce aging backlog for supplier queries.
Strengthen regional stakeholder communication.
Exception Clearing & Issue Resolution
Lead exceptions across both regions, including:

Clearing down payments
Proper application of credit memos
Aged debit balance clearance & refund processing

Own exception clearing for:

GR/IR cleanup prior to month-end
Duplicate payment detection & remediation
Unclaimed property reconciliation, classification & due diligence

Posting Corrections & Payment Accuracy
Supervise:

Short payments
ERS (Evaluated Receipt Settlement) adjustments
Posting error corrections

Ensure root cause analysis and prevent recurrence.
Optimization & Automation Leadership
Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives across APAC and EMEA operations.
Drive:

Automation projects (RPA, workflow redesign, digital forms)
Cost reduction activities
KPI dashboard expansion & performance visibility
Cycle time improvement

Align regional processes with Global AP standards and transformation roadmap.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5–8 AP professionals across both regions.
Build a strong regional operational bench and succession pipeline.
Ensure all regional teams operate with consistent SOPs, standardized KPIs, and quality controls.
Partner proactively with the Global AP Director to execute global strategies at the regional level.

Qualifications

You Should Have

5+ years of AP or finance operations experience in a global or multi-region environment.
Strong SAP (preferred) or enterprise ERP knowledge.
Deep understanding of compliance, controls, SOX, GR/IR, and invoice lifecycle processes.
Strong communication and stakeholder management across time zones.

We Value

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (MBA preferred).
Shared services or multinational operations experience.
Lean/Six Sigma/continuous improvement certification.
Demonstrated success leading cross‑regional process alignment.
High analytical rigor and ability to diagnose operational bottlenecks.

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.