Division Financial Analyst (Remote)

Job Description

You want to make an impact in the world. At Eaton, we're solving some of the toughest challenges on the planet.

Eaton’s Electrical Power Systems division is currently seeking a Division Financial Analyst to join our team. This can be a remote or hybrid role with travel to our Waukesha, WI Badger Drive facility. Relocation assistance is also available!

Position Overview:

The Financial Analyst will support one of two groups, the Power Delivery and Reliability Division (PDRD) or Power Reliability Division (PRD) and the overall Power Systems Division. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Analyst works collaboratively with finance and accounting resources throughout our locations in the US, Canada and Mexico in supporting monthly reporting, analysis and forecasting cycles, as well as annual profit and strategic planning.

This role offers great visibility for a high-potential analyst seeking their next challenge to accelerate learning and professional growth and is a key development step on a career path towards a future plant controller or other financial leadership role. The ideal candidate is an action-oriented critical thinker, analytical and attentive to detail, process improvement oriented and demonstrates the drive and capability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Eaton Overview:

The Power Systems Division within Eaton serves customers in the commercial, utility, mining, industrial and manufacturing, renewable energy and other markets. We offer a complete portfolio of products and services that help customers transform, protect, connect and build our electric power system backbone — from power delivery, automation and control, metering and demand response solutions designed to increase efficiency and smart operations.

Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. With five Eaton facilities and more than 1500 employees located in Wisconsin, Eaton’s local footprint enables our employees with state-of-the-art laboratories and access to manufacturing. Come join a dynamic team with multiple options for career growth and advancement within the Southeast Wisconsin region and beyond!

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:

• Analyze commercial and operational financial data, investigate and explain variances, identify business drivers and evaluate their impact on planned objectives. Document insightful variance analysis commentary for management.
• Partner with functional VP’s and HQ department owners in forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, and annual development of detailed departmental budgets of ~$35M in spend. Support the monthly closing and forecast process.
• Assist in development of the annual profit plan for the business including P&L, balance sheet, cost savings, capital spending and headcount. Take the lead on several aspects of building the profit plan and coordinate requirements with key players.
• Support/lead process improvement projects. Work in a team environment with other financial colleagues to streamline and drive improvement in financial processes through education, tools/systems, automation and standardization.
• Prepare, analyze and communicate insightful analysis for monthly reviews. Coordinate with shared services group to organize and deliver appropriate management reports to the business’ leadership team
• Coordinate the annual standard cost roll process, develop guidance, communicate and drive consistency and financial policy compliance

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or Finance from accredited institution
• Minimum three (3) years of accounting and/or finance experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of accounting and/or finance experience within a manufacturing, consumer goods, or retail environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and or performance reporting
• CPA and/or CMA
• Cost accounting experience

Position Success Criteria:

• Ability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and operations analyses/reports.
• Intermediate to expert level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office
• Learning agility to new IT systems and tools
• Strong systems skills/experience desired: SAP Financials, HFM
• Strong understanding of US GAAP

At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $94,400-$110,000 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.

Why work at Eaton? We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

At Eaton, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. In addition to a competitive base salary, Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits at a Glance.

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Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.

Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030.

Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above.

Job: Finance/Accounting

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: PSD Power Systems Division

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Remote
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within United States and / or Puerto Rico
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time