Eaton's Electrical sector is seeking a Plant Finance Leader to join our team. This position is based in Raleigh, NC and relocation assistance is available!
The expected annual salary range for this role is $101,250 - $148,500 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you'll do:
As a Plant Finance Leader, you will work closely with both our finance and operations teams to support decision-making and optimize financial performance. This position is based in a fast paced, Engineered to Order, high volume Plant environment that supports Eaton's global business and operations that uses different applications for financial accounting and reporting. You will report to our Plant Manager with functional reporting into our Raleigh Area Plant Finance Leader.
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What you'll do:
• Financial Analysis and Performance Reporting: prepare regular financial reports and performance updates for the operations team and management, highlighting key financial metrics and variances to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Collaborate for each plant functions to develop action plans, strategies and initiatives needed to achieve the expected targets.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with operations teams to identify inefficiencies and process improvement opportunities that can lead to improved results.
• Decision Support: Provide financial insights and analysis to support operational decision-making, such as evaluating capital deployment opportunities or new projects.
• Support initiatives (including CAPEX and Working Capital) and influence changes: evaluate proposals for productivity improvements and growth in areas such as operational excellence, continuous improvement, quality, and supply chain management
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks within the operations and support mitigation strategies.
• Inventory Management: Support inventory control actions and initiatives to maximize operational profitability while maximizing cash
• Forecasting: Support the main financial processes for the site, such forecasts and profit plan
• Cost Accounting: Analyze and interpret financial data related to the costs incurred by a company during its operations with the primary objective to provide valuable insights to management, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding cost efficiency, pricing strategies, and overall financial performance.
• Foster an environment that promotes Eaton's goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement
• Work with and support other Financial team members within the Critical Power Solutions organization
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business from an accredited institution
• At least 3 years of professional experience in Accounting or Finance
Preferred Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with SAP and/or Hyperion (HFM)
• Strong financial acumen and business partnering skills
Skills:
• Ability to understand and communicate financial concepts to nonfinancial stakeholders to ensure that financial insights are understood and acted upon by the operations team
• Detail-oriented with effective organization and time management skills
• Highly motivated, highly analytical and self-starter
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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.