NAC Operational Excellence - Lead Analyst

Eaton Corporation • Beachwood, OH

1d • $97,000 - $143,000

About The Position

The North American Controllership (NAC) team ensures a robust control environment, delivers accurate and timely financial results, and lead the implementation of global accounting standardization strategies. These efforts are designed to streamline accounting processes and maintain strict compliance with U.S. GAAP and Eaton’s financial policies. As part of Eaton’s Global Finance organization, we are committed to becoming a best-in-class finance function. Continuous Improvement (CI) is a critical pillar of this strategy and a key driver of success.
The NAC Operational Excellence Lead Analyst is responsible for the hands‑on execution of continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on delivering assigned CI projects, supporting process standardization, and enabling efficiency improvements across the organization. In addition, this position will champion education on the benefits of CI across controllership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ yrs of experience with experience executing medium to large CI or process improvement initiatives.
• Clear understanding of CI- Problem solving tools
• Working knowledge of end to end BPI process as a CI/Lean team member
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills, provides solutions and delivery, timely results.
• Process oriented and collaborative approach
• Able to understand regional process differences and support evaluation of standard practices under guidance.
• Basic understanding of (Oracle/SAP - Preferred)
• Experience supporting ERP‑enabled process changes (testing, validation, stabilization).
• Exposure to data extraction and validation to support CI metrics.
• Digital mindset, understanding of IT Tools
• Office365 (PowerBI, PowerAutomate, Microsoft Forms) - Preferred
• Familiarity with Project Management Methodologies
• Strong follow‑through and attention to execution detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously under defined priorities.
• Process oriented
• Project management Knowledge
• Able to apply EBS methodology and tools
• Change management focused and collaborative partner
• Conflict resolution
• Customer focus

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in finance or accounting preferred
• Lean / six sigma certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned workstreams within CI initiatives under defined scope and direction.
• Perform detailed process mapping, data analysis, and root‑cause identification to support solution development.
• Apply standard CI and problem‑solving tools to implement improvements, not design enterprise frameworks.
• Validate improvements through data tracking and post‑implementation reviews.
• Maintain detailed action logs, issue tracking, and execution dashboards for assigned initiatives.
• Support project managers and OpEx leadership with status updates, risk identification, and mitigation tracking.
• Execute user testing support, data validation, and post‑go‑live stabilization activities.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, job aids, and training materials to support adoption and sustainment.
• Support benefits tracking related to efficiency, quality, and capacity improvements.
• Assist in documenting and reinforcing controls impacted by process changes.
• Support audit readiness by ensuring updated process documentation and standard work are maintained.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees