Job Summary The FP&A and Finance Transformation Manager is a key member of the Finance Team, reporting directly to the Divisional Finance Director and working closely with business unit finance leaders and broader finance organization. His/her primary role is to facilitate growth and expansion of Energy Transition & Digital Business of Eaton in EMEA through the following activities under his direct responsibility: 1) leading planning and analysis activities for the ETD business in EMEA (month-end closing, forecasting, analysis and management reporting) with the objective to deliver on or overdrive on the annual profit plan, 2) supporting the migration to Oracle Cloud Planning and Reporting platform and deploying best-in-class analytics and business intelligence tools to mine business data and drive optimal business decisions, 3) supporting M&A activities and leading finance integration activities for acquired targets that extend ETD capabilities and market reach, and 4) taking end-to-end ownership for product sales financials and end-to-end margin analysis and reporting to drive margin expansion and tax-efficient margin distribution (transfer prices). This role is primarily looking after the P&L of the division with current sales baseline of $0.2B, projected to growth to $0.7B by 2025. The incumbent acts as a key contact and spokesperson for the division’s financial results (leads financial analysis, manages month-end financial reporting timeline and deliverables in line with reporting calendar), coordinates annual profit planning cycle, reviews sales profitability (by product, channel, region), supports due-diligence of M&A targets and leads financial integration activities. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong accounting and analytical skills, highly developed business acumen, ability to learn on the fly, an out-of-the-box thinking and intellectual curiosity, ability to operate in fast and dynamic environment, relentless focus on streamlining and refining of all finance processes under his/her responsibility, solid written and verbal communication skills, ability to reach out and partner up across all levels of organization, structured and organized in his/her approach with an outstanding sense for priorities. Job Responsibilities FP&A / Activities Coordinate and execute monthly/quarterly closing & forecasting cycles and provides SMART financial insights to the business (Divisional President, Business Unit General Managers, CFO, wider Electrical Segment) Strong participation in the development and analysis of both the annual profit plan and the 5-year strategic plan (guidelines, consolidation, review and synthesis of key metrics). Preparation of management financial presentations (operational reviews, leadership meetings, profit plan) with a particular focus on the entire P&L (sales to operating profit). Support to ensure all processes are compliant with local and US GAAP regulations. Assist in the deployment and monitoring of Eaton Financial policies and control requirements. Actively participate to SIOP process and sales pulse reviews for the division Consolidate and synthetize the various actions implemented across the division to expand margins Identify gaps vs targets (i.e. profit plan, latest forecast, business valuation targets (IVT) and drive gap closure Transformation Activities Provide assistance with M&A activities by working closely with the business development team s Takes ownership for all aspects of the financial integration of acquired targets Engages in special projects, particularly roll-out of new planning and reporting tool (Oracle Cloud) as well as ongoing systems and process improvement around planning and reporting Challenges status quo relentlessly pursues opportunities to simplify and digitize tools, products and processes. Promotes and uses data to create insight and make better decisions. Commercial Finance (Sales & Margin) Activities Supporting commercial / sales organization, influencing behaviors and performance through insights and understanding of key sales drivers and trends Analysis of sales/margins - volume, price, mix vs. forecast - identifying issues, recommending actions, measuring outcomes Agreeing, reviewing, challenging commercial targets with BU general managers and sales leaders Managing ongoing forecasting and finance review to ensure commercial risks and opportunities are highlighted Leading modelling and scenario testing for new business opportunities with an eye to maximize ROI, NPV, IRR metrics Driving margin enhancement initiatives Reviewing and approving all commercial proposals; supporting the bid and tender process. Evaluating promotional plans and strategies. Business Partnering Develops a good understanding of the business Stays up to date on our products, markets, competition and trends Understands our go to market approaches and customer base Partners up with all functional stakeholders (sales, marketing, HR, supply chain, manufacturing, etc.) Is a ""de facto"" go-to-person for any questions related to ETD financials Qualifications Qualifications Education level required: BA/BS in Accounting/Finance required (or equivalent) CPA/MBA preferred (or equivalent) Years and area of experience required: Minimum 10 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance related role with exposure to Commercial, M&A and Business Transformation Initiatives Technical knowledge: Financial planning, forecasting and reporting experience required Strong analytical, financial modelling and business valuation skills Numerical and analytical but with ability to translate vast data into meaningful and concise/conclusive business insights Good knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS and SOX framework, including SAAS accounting / software revenue recognition Demonstrated business process improvement mindset (Six Sigma Green Belt is a nice to have) Has good understanding of M&A dynamics, can step in to partner up with the business development team to evaluate acquisition targets Demonstrated ability to lead / support integration activities Outstanding knowledge of Excel, Power BI (or other BI tools) and Hyperion/Oracle Planning applications (or similar) Good working knowledge of popular ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) Holds CPA or equivalent degree Soft skills: Can navigate through matrix environment, partnering up with people up, down and sideways in the organization Feels comfortable around higher management, can influence outcomes and reconcile differing interests, ability to size up people Eager and able to develop into future senior financial positions within the organization High-level of enthusiasm and engagement, with “hands-on” attitude and passion for learning Outstanding ability to organize his/her own work, navigate conflicting priorities, autonomous and independent Works well under pressure and be good at managing multiple tasks within demanding timelines Good oral and written communication and presentation skills in English (knowledge of German and French is a plus) Experience in managing people is not necessary but nice to have 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: Sales EMEA Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time