Finance Manager

What you'll do:

Eaton's Orchard Park, NY facility is seeking a skilled Finance Leader to join our team. This position will report directly to the Site Finance Lead.

  In this role, the Finance Manager will be responsible for tracking and challenging the performance of the business against both tactical annual profit plan & monthly forecasts as well as long-term strategic objectives. You will establish strong working relationships with financial personnel in the business.  The position requires strong business acumen, knowledge of US GAAP, and a working knowledge of financial systems (e.g. Oracle, planning software, etc.). 

  The Finance Manager position requires a high level of detailed analysis in a complex organization, and the ability to be highly responsive and accurate. Additionally, you must provide insightful business analyses to senior management to support the development of objectives and action plans to achieve those objectives.  It also requires an individual who can work with minimal direction, is proactive, self-motivated and a good team player.  

  This position is highly visible and requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly within the finance organization and cross functionally.  You will be required to apply judgment to resolve daily issues and questions from other members of the team.  The position will require an experienced professional who is able to hire, lead, develop, coach and mentor other team members within the finance organization.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

Essential Functions:

 Eaton's finance organization continues to increase our capabilities and provide a best-in-class operation by implementing advanced processes, technologies, and talent development initiatives.

•    The Finance Manager will be responsible for providing strategic and financial leadership to the business, driving insights and actions from data and analytics, and telling compelling stories that influence decision-making and drive performance
•    You will collaborate across functions and groups to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and analysis
•    You will also champion a culture of change and continuous improvement, leveraging best practices and benchmarks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Finance function and the business as a whole
•    Oversee / Execute the planning and forecasting process in order to guide business units towards clear targets, ensuring consistency and alignment across the organization
•    Provide insightful and actionable reporting, analysis and recommendations to senior leaders and stakeholders, based on data-driven insights, scenario modeling, and business acumen
•    Maintain short-term and long-term financial model for the company
•    Create and deliver compelling and persuasive presentations and narratives that communicate complex financial information and insights in a clear and concise manner
•    Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics and identify trends, business opportunities and risks, and areas for improvement
•    Analyze manufacturing spend, variances, and other information at the plant level and cost center level
•    Partners with Eaton’s Aerospace Sector, Mission Systems Division, Accounting, Audit, Treasury and Tax as appropriate
 

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

•   A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business, from an accredited institution is required.
•   A  Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in progressive Accounting and/or Finance roles.
•   A Minimum of 2 years of supervisory/management experience
•   All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship, now and in the future.
•   This position requires use of information or access to hardware which may be subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Relocation is not provided. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Eaton's Orchard Park, NY Facility. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

•    Experience creating financial models to identify opportunities and risks, and leading and driving budgeting and forecasting processes with a focus on continuous improvement
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
•    Strong interpersonal communication and change management skills
•    Strong understanding of financial business processes
•    Ability to function in a multi-cultural environment
•    Proven leadership and possession of problem solving and analytical skills
•    Detail Orientated
•    Oracle ERP experience preferred
•    Budgeting experience preferred 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
•    Financial Planning & Analysis and manufacturing experience, including cost accounting and productivity analysis. 
•    Eaton Leaderships Attributes: Think and Act Strategically, Build Organizational Capability, Get Results and Enable a Digital Mindset across Eaton