Multi-site Plant Finance Manager

Eaton • Syracuse, NY

75d • $123,750 - $181,500

About The Position

Eaton's GEIS division is currently seeking a Multi-site Plant Finance Manager. This position is onsite at our GEIS Headquarters in Syracuse, NY. Relocation within the United States is provided for this role. The Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions (GEIS) division is part of Eaton's global electrical sector and has over 128 years of experience in enhancing efficiency, safety, and reliability for our customers. Our strategic focus is on driving growth, leveraging innovation, and building capability across our global network. We operate in dynamic and ever evolving markets, be this as a result of energy transitions, digitalization, safety, or a continued drive for greater efficiency within our customers, partners and suppliers. To deliver on this, we need the best people. We need diverse ideas, experiences, mindsets, and skills to imagine the future solutions our markets will need. This person will report directly to the Finance Director for Crouse-Hinds, North America and will be based in our office in Syracuse, NY. This role will be responsible for providing Operational Finance leadership to the Crouse-Hinds Syracuse and Meadowlands Plants (~$350M and 2 sites) in alignment with Eaton financial processes, policies and legal requirements. It will provide leadership, guidance, and support in reviewing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual results and forecasts, including reporting to the Region/Group and Corporate leadership teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Strong business acumen and a working knowledge of financial systems (SAP, Hyperion/HFM, Encore).
• Experience with various Finance processes and operations as well as general understanding of US GAAP accounting standards and regulations.
• Understanding of business processes related to general ledger, close and consolidation, cash management, statutory/secondary ledgers, fixed assets, financial reporting, and internal control concepts.
• Experience in Cost Accounting, financial planning and/or forecasting.
• Experience working in other functions in a manufacturing environment (supply chain, marketing, engineering, etc.).
• Experience with internal and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing spend, manufacturing variances, distribution spend, freight spend and other information at the plant level and cost center level.
• Provide Plant Manager with results and recommendations that will support our financial commitments and drive improvements including weekly and monthly manufacturing variance forecasts and reports.
• Prepare the labor and overhead portion of the profit plan for the plant.
• Responsible for standard cost accuracy for the site.
• Develop the cost center absorption rates during profit plan that align to the Division profit plan.
• Serve as a business advisor to the Plant Manager and support achieving the High 5 Operations Metrics.
• Prepare CAR (capital appropriations requests).
• Work with the plant to develop capital spend forecast and track performance to forecast.
• Perform internal audits of the annual physical inventories and prepare external requirements.
• Support the calculation and validation of cost savings projects from VAVE, Sourcing, and Plant.
• Conduct ongoing audit and analysis of account balances to ensure and maintain integrity of plant general ledger.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain a system of internal controls that safeguards company assets and provides for integrity and propriety of financial transactions and activities.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees