FP&A Manager, Electrical Sector
Eaton Corporation
Other Engineering
Beachwood, OH, USA
Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a FP&A Manager, Electrical Sector.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
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.
What you’ll do:
Eaton’s Corporate Division is currently seeking a Electrical Sector FP&A Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Beachwood, OH North American Headquarters with hybrid work available.
Position Overview:
As Electrical Sector FP&A Manager, this report wont have any direct or indirect reports you play an crucial and instrumental role in ensuring our electrical sector financials integrity, communication and understanding. Reporting to the Electrical Sector FP&A Director, your primary function is to lead and support Business value-add analysis of actuals, forecasts, strategy planning and profit planning for all ES which accounts for more than 70% of Eaton's topline, and includes roll up of America's, GEIS, EMEA, APAC and Thermal segments. This outgoing, networking and Business oriented Finance role collaborates closely with all Segment Finance and cross-functional Finance teams, and communicate operating results, performance measures and ad hoc analysis to the Electrical Sector FP&A VP , Electrical Sector SVP Finance, Electrical Sector COO, Corporate and other relevant stakeholders. To support Business value-add management decisions, actions and continue drive of operational and financial performance improvements, you also provide forward-looking insights and analytics.
Job Responsibilities:
• Lead the development, coordination, and execution of sector profit plans, strategic plans, monthly forecasts, operating reviews, and board and earnings preparation materials.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the FP&A VP, SVP Finance, and COO by assessing the financial implications of operating strategies, cost actions, and key business decisions, while helping segment leaders remain accountable to commitments.
• Provide thoughtful financial leadership as a key member of the Electrical Sector FP&A team, bringing a strategic perspective to business performance discussions and decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally with Corporate FP&A, segment teams, Investor Relations, Economics, Supply Chain Finance, and Controllership to build a comprehensive understanding of sector initiatives and the operational drivers behind reported results.
• Collaborate closely with segment FP&A leaders to evaluate forecasts, interpret business trends, and provide actionable insight on opportunities, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Translate complex financial results and forecast drivers into clear, concise narratives for senior leadership, enabling effective communication of actuals, outlook, and key business trends.
• Manage, analyze, and interpret segment forecasts and operating results; communicate performance outcomes to leadership; recommend corrective actions for unfavorable variances; and ensure financial data is accurate, consistent, and transparent.
• Conduct special analyses to support strategic decision-making, including evaluations of strategic initiatives, capital investments, business model changes, acquisition activity, make-versus-buy decisions, and pricing strategies.
• Lead ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives as needed, including broader adoption of tools such as Power BI to enhance reporting, analytics, and decision support.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years financial experience with specific focus in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Beachwood, OH will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
• A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.
Soft Skills:
Position Criteria:
• Passion for change and process improvement.
• Initiative in filling a leadership role for the Electrical sector.
• Strong interpersonal skills in partnering with the segment FP&A teams.
• Ability to operate across, and influence within, a complex matrixed global organizational structure.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in financial planning and analysis.
• Up to 10% travel required.
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