Specialist, Enterprise FP&A

Eaton Corporation•Beachwood, OH

8d•$113,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton's Enterprise Finance organization is seeking a Specialist, Enterprise FP&A to join our team. This position is based at our Beachwood, OH location. If candidates are not located within a 50 mile radius of Beachwood, OH relocation may be considered. This position will operate on a hybrid work schedule from Beachwood, OH. The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 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. This position supports operational and strategic decision making by providing senior leadership with financial reporting, analysis, and insights into the drivers of key financial metrics. Key responsibilities include reporting and analysis of company financial information, including monthly forecasts, actuals, annual profit plans, and cash flow performance metrics. This position collaborates closely with Operations Finance teams and other corporate finance functions to support financial reporting, forecasting activities, executive communications, external reporting requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, sound business judgment, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of 3 years of accounting or finance experience
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Nice To Haves

Solid Finance / accounting background, and broad business experience
Technically proficient in Oracle Solutions, Power BI and other AI tools
Knowledge of Eaton’s corporate structure, operations, accounting and financial policies, and financial performance metrics
Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to work with all levels, functions, and personalities within the organization, including Executive Management and Sector Finance.
Excellent analytical skills to determine “root-cause” issues and to develop and recommend best possible resolution
Able to prioritize multiple requests and / or issues and multi-task to resolve the issues while meeting all stated deadlines within very short turnaround time conditions
Manage workload with a sense of urgency, personal ownership, very high standards of customer support, and a constant focus on system data integrity, and flawless product quality
Creativity, vision, and strategic thinking to help solve business challenges are essential
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across a global organization, with the ability to adjust communication style to regional norms
Must Demonstrate a Collaborative Style - Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Highest Ethical Standards - Ability to handle confidential, sensitive, and / or proprietary information
Change Management - Ability to promote, drive, and champion change
Time Management Skills - Ability to manage multiple projects, ad-hoc work requests, cope with a fluctuating workload, while meeting all stated deadlines
Demonstrate a sense of urgency – Ability to provide outstanding customer service skills to all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Manage the monthly financial reporting process to provide timely, accurate, and high-quality financial information to the Chairman and CEO, CFO, VP and Controller, COOs, and other senior leaders. Prepare and validate monthly reports while ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to deadlines.
Partner with Operations Finance teams to analyze business results, forecasts, annual profit plans, cash flow & working capital, and other key financial metrics. Communicate business drivers, risks, opportunities, and variances to support Senior Management's understanding of company performance.
Prepare presentations and supporting analyses for the Board of Directors (BOD) and Executive Leadership Team (ELT), providing insights into company performance, forecasts, and progress against plan.
Prepare high-quality analyses and supporting materials for external reporting requirements, including earnings releases, investor communications, quarterly earnings presentations, webcasts, 10-Q and 10-K disclosures, and Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A). Collaborate with Technical Accounting and Sector Finance teams to ensure accurate, timely, and insightful reporting.
Prepare analyses and reporting related to cash flow, working capital, and other enterprise performance metrics to support forecast reviews, management discussions, and executive presentations.
Prepare and review ad hoc analyses for the CFO and other senior finance leaders to support business decisions and emerging issues.
Identify and support opportunities to improve financial reporting, forecasting processes, analytical tools, data quality, and reporting efficiency. Participate in process improvement initiatives and collaborate with business partners on implementation and enhancement efforts.
Support departmental goals through participation in special projects, process improvement initiatives, training activities, and resolution of financial reporting and data-related issues.