Country Controller
EATONKistaUpdate time: July 28,2022
Job Description
Location: Stockholm, Sweden Would you like to make a difference to the environment? Do you want to work for a global and ethical company? Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. We make what matters work. To find out more about us check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position, reporting to the Nordic Zone Controller, manages the financial and accounting operation and activities of the Electrical Sales Organization in Sweden in accordance with prescribed Corporate, Divisional, and country policies and procedures. Provide support and direction for all of the financial, reporting, and general accounting functions of the respective unit. Lead all financial reporting, budgeting, planning, and forecasting required by the Corporation, Division and business. Ensures adherence with generally accepted accounting principles. Work closely with the Nordic Zone Controller, finance team based in Espoo, Finland and shared corporate centers including Budapest and Pune. Annual sales of $68M. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for providing the finance and accounting functions of Sweden Sales Be a strong business partner for sales and other functions, influence the direction and way of doing business based on Eaton’s overall strategy Manages financial reporting, planning, analysis, internal controls, and balance sheet review processes Working closely with finance colleagues across the Nordic Zone (countries including Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia), and in particular the finance team based in Espoo, Finland who provide a local shared service support for the Zone Working closely and cooperatively with Eaton Shared Service Centres, specifically those based in Budapest and Pune, India Provides financial direction and support through a functional reporting organization, including the business unit leadership team, local management, and functional finance organization Overseeing and ensuring robust internal control processes, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements as designed by Eaton Analyzes significant variances in our working capital and operating results to ensure the accuracy of our financial reporting and initiates corrective action as required. Assist in improvements in processes when applicable through the implementation of new technology and or improved procedures Analyze operating requirements for the business in view of projected market, business and economic trends Oversight of the timely completion of the statutory accounts and income tax returns for all Swedish legal entities and liaising with the auditors and external advisors as well as the Eaton indirect and direct tax C of E Fosters an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement Qualifications SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE: Strong financial expertise, including US GAAP Professional qualification(s) in Finance / Accounting Minimum 5 years of experience Knowledge in accounting systems Work experience with ERP systems (ideally with SAP) Outstanding skills in Excel, preferably also in Power BI Fluent in English Strong and effective interpersonal skills; Able to communicate complex topics in an effective and concise manner Travel, although limited, between the various Eaton Electrical Country locations, especially within the Nordic Zone What we offer to you: Competitive compensation and benefits package Permanent contract in a fast-growing global company Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team Flexible working solutions (home office, flexible working hours, etc.) are implemented across different EMEA locations We make ethics and culture matter – You will enjoy working in supportive and collaborative workplace where ethics and safety are in our DNA We make your perspectives matter - Different points of view are what drive innovation and collaboration, and at Eaton, innovation begins with top-to-bottom diversity. Our senior leadership is made up of individuals from diverse groups to help create an environment where employees feel represented and heard at every level We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Finance/Accounting Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: ES EMEA Sales and Marketing Gen Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

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