Finance Director, Operating Unit

Finance Director, Operating Unit

The Honest Company is seeking a Finance Director, Operating Unit that will serve as the key financial leader and strategic business partner to the Operating Unit leadership team. This role is responsible for driving financial performance, providing insightful analysis, ensuring sound financial governance, and supporting strategic decision-making to achieve the operating unit's short- and long-term objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen, operational understanding, and leadership skills to guide the business toward sustainable profitability and growth.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Operating Unit Presidents, contributing to strategic planning, commercial initiatives, and investment decisions.
• Translate strategic objectives into financial goals and measurable performance indicators.
• Influence cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between financial and operational strategies.

Financial Management & Analysis

• Lead the development and execution of the annual budget, long-range plan, and periodic forecasts.
• Provide in-depth analysis of financial results, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop actionable insights and recommendations to optimize revenue, margin, and cost performance.
• Partner with operations and commercial teams to support pricing and resource allocation decisions.

Financial Governance & Reporting

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting for the Operating Units.
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and external regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and data quality.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Build financial capabilities across the business, promoting financial literacy among non-finance managers.
• Encourage innovation and best practices within the finance organization.

What You'll Need

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of success in a operating unit or commercial finance leadership position.
• Experience in consumer goods.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of P&L management and value drivers.
• Experience with an integrated business planning process – particularly with demand (volume) planning.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and support senior leaders.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) and advanced Excel/financial modeling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage change in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to lead strategic direction of the team with willingness to meet short-term needs in an organization with less scale.
• Strong resource prioritization skills – both time and financial investments

The pay range for this role is $175,000- $240,000. Actual compensation is based on many factors including but not limited to depth of experience, skill level, ability, knowledge, education, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The total rewards package for this position may also include base, annual incentive plan, benefits, retirement plan, equity, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Benefits & Perks

At Honest, we're all about investing in our people. We're dedicated to providing a benefits package that supports your well-being, growth, and balance. Check out our benefits and perks we offer to help you thrive both in and out of the office:

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness : We've got you covered with top-tier health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family feeling great.
• 401k with Company Match : Your future matters to us. We match your 401k contributions to help you secure a strong financial future.
• Wellness & Fitness : Stay healthy with a monthly fitness reimbursement and, for those in our Playa Vista office, an onsite gym to keep you active and energized.
• Work-Life Balance : We value your time. We provide a generous and flexible vacation policy to relax, recharge, and spend time on what matters most.
• Family-Friendly Leave : Growing your family? We offer generous maternity and paternity leave to support you during this exciting journey.
• Ownership & Equity : Ownership isn't just a mindset here—it's real. Every full time employee is granted equity, giving you a direct stake in our future. When we win, you win.
• Education Reimbursement : We're committed to your growth—whether it's for professional development or a new passion, we offer education reimbursement to help you learn and level up.
• Pet Insurance : We love your furry family members too! Our pet insurance ensures your pets are taken care of, because they're part of the family.
• Employee Discounts : Treat yourself and your loved ones to Honest products with exclusive employee discounts.

Please note: Benefits offerings may vary based on the position and geographic location.