Financial Analyst

Eaton Corporation • Las Piedras, PR

17h

About The Position

Serve as a business partner to the Plant Manager by providing accurate and timely financial information related to the production load plan, site expenses, cost savings initiatives, special analyses, headcount, and other key metrics. This role involves assisting the Plant Finance Manager in various financial and accounting activities, including month-end closing, forecasting, and profit planning. The analyst will also support CAPEX initiatives, evaluate cost reduction projects, and contribute to a Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) culture. Additionally, the position requires preparing and interpreting financial statements, leading systems implementation, promoting continuous improvement, establishing internal controls, and assessing the development needs of finance personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Economics or Business Administration.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in similar position.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Full Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• PC knowledge: Windows, Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• AS400, Oracle and Mapics.
• Audit techniques and general Accountant Principles.
• Thinks and Acts Strategically.
• Gets Results.
• Builds Organizational Capability.
• Demonstrates Leadership Style.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Finance Manager in preparing and monitoring Finance / Accounting activities: Month-end closing process (Financial review, variance analysis, balanced scorecard preparation), Month-end forecast process (report preparation, operational / financial review and variance analysis), Profit Plan process (report preparation, operational / financial review and variance analysis), Various financial and non-financial operational performance control measures and analysis.
• Support CAPEX initiatives for the Haina site and support in Fixed Asset control and maintenance of F.A. system plus CAR preparation / review support.
• Evaluate cost reduction projects and assess their impact on the P&L.
• Assist in special projects in support of a Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) culture.
• Prepare, understand and interpret financial statements; P&L, Balance Sheet, and other financial measures from internal and external customers of the finance function at local, divisional and corporate levels.
• Lead systems implementation and upgrades; making recommendations for process improvement.
• Promote an atmosphere of continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and evaluation of plant systems for conformance to division and corporate guidelines, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Assess the development needs of Finance / Accounting personnel and help develop employees through training and motivation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level