Plant Finance Leader
Eaton's IS VEH EMB division is currently seeking a Plant Finance Leader.
What you'll do:
Primary Function:
A key member of the plant leadership team and region/division finance team. The position reports directly to the Plant Manager and functionally to the finance function. This role is instrumental to manage financial performance of Tijuana including analysis of forecasts and actual performance,business drivers, and operational metrics. This position is responsible for building organizational capability within the finance function by hiring and developing finance personnel. The position also ensures assets assigned by the corporation are adequately protected and provide operations management with financial guidance necessary to produce the expected return on those assets.
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Essential Functions:
1 Develop and coordinate plant profit plans, strategic plans, monthly forecasts, goals & objectives, financial reconciliations, reports and analysis for plant management, including variance analysis and cost control reporting and recommendations.
2 Advise and counsel plant manager on financial implications of operating strategies, cost control actions and decisions
3 Manage, analyze, evaluate and interpret plant financial forecasts and operating results. Inform management of results and recommend corrective actions to address unfavorable variances.
4 Review, analyze and evaluate financial data and information for accuracy, consistency and transparency. Maintain integrity of financial reports prepared by the plant.
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5 Interpret, implement and monitor corporate policies and procedures, ensure financials are reported in compliance with generally accepted
accounting principles and local statutory requirements
6 Develop and implement budgeting and financial reporting systems to provide timely and relevant information to plant, region/division, and corporate management and cost control. Control and maintain adequate product costing systems for valuation and cost estimating activities.
7 Ownership of account reconciliation process to maintain integrity of plant general ledger and its supporting sub-systems. Assess adequacy of
reserves and overall financial reporting. Ensure adequate training and oversight is provided to all finance personnel to ensure account
reconciliations meet Eaton's requirements. Provide leadership and support for the Balance Sheet Review process.
8 Establish, monitor and maintain a system of internal controls that safeguards company asset and provides for integrity and propriety of financial
transactions and activities. Compliance with corporate policy, including SOX.
9 Evaluate and approve plant capital appropriation requests prior to region/division and corporate management approval. Monitor and report
purchase commitments and spending for all capital programs. Conduct follow-up audits to ensure compliance for all significant capital investments
10 Manage hiring, training and development of plant financial staff. Establish a work environment that encourages individual career development and
growth in order to provide adequate and qualified financial professionals opportunity for advancement
11 Manages the deployment of cost saving and other programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability. Monitors and provides
opportunities to support continuously improving Plant Productivity / Gross Utilization. Support other Operations initiatives including EBE, MEASH,ELSS and other BPI efforts.
12 Ensures that the appropriate plant quality policy and system are thoroughly implemented in the finance function. Ensure all finance responsibilities are defined and communicated throughout the plant with specific responsibilities and appropriate timing. Ensures the deployment of finance standard work.
Qualifications:
Preferred education level:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
Years and area of experience required:
- Minimum of 5 years' of progressive experience in Accounting/Finance
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to drive cost reduction projects and improve plant productivity
Technical knowledge:
- Solid working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Working knowledge of pronouncements of external regulatory bodies: Financial Accounting Standards Board, SEC, IRS, Sarbanes-Oxley.
Skills:
Soft skills:
- High level of interpersonal skill to work effectively with others.
- Strong English and Spanish communication skills.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)