Finance Manager
About The Position
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Finance Manager for its Jonesville, South Carolina site, supporting Three Phase Transformer product line operations. The role offers the opportunity to join a new manufacturing operation before launch and establish the financial processes, controls, systems, reporting, planning, and operating rhythms needed to support startup, ramp-up, and full operations. The Plant Finance Manager will be a strategic partner to plant and division leadership, translating financial insight into business results and advising on decisions involving productivity, profitability, capital investment, and performance. The role works cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, engineering, and other functions to support launch readiness, establish the operating model, and transition the site from startup activities to sustainable operations. It also includes leading initiatives to improve operational and financial performance and developing finance talent. Up to 10% annual travel is expected. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance from an accredited institution.
- Eight years of accounting or finance experience.
- Eaton will not provide employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of data analytics experience.
- Experience supporting a new manufacturing site, plant launch, significant capacity expansion, or major operational transformation.
- Familiarity with SAP.
- Experience leading people.
Responsibilities
- Partner with plant and division leadership to build the new site's financial foundation, including finance processes, controls, reporting, planning, and performance-management routines.
- Support financial and operational readiness for plant launch and ramp-up.
- Partner across operations, supply chain, engineering, and other functions during startup, providing financial insight and decision support.
- Advise plant and division leadership on decisions that support growth, profitability, and long-term business success.
- Lead initiatives to improve productivity, operational excellence, working capital, cash flow, and financial results.
- Evaluate investments, capital allocation opportunities, and strategic initiatives using analytics, forecasting, and financial modeling.
- Mentor finance talent, strengthen succession plans, and foster a high-performance culture.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Variable incentive program
- Health and Welfare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid and unpaid time-away programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
