Eaton’s Electrical Sector is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst at our Eaton Center location in Beachwood, OH. This role can also be remote with travel as needed to an Eaton location. Position Overview: Eaton is a power management company made up of over 92,000 employees, doing business in more than 175 countries. This position is a key role within the Electrical Sector FP&A team. The primary function of this role is to ensure accurate and timely analysis along with accompanying insight and recommendations to influence business and functional decisions across the Electrical Sector. The lead financial analyst supports monthly forecasting, month-end and year-end close processes, quarterly earnings release preparation, and annual profit planning processes. The role will be responsible for ensuring reporting continuity across the sector and will interact with various levels of finance and business functions. 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 and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this role you will: Analyze and report monthly business performance, with a strong emphasis on providing insights from analysis of business and economic/market trends Support the annual Profit Planning process including consolidation of all business plans, completion of required schedules/templates, and development of review packages for CEO/CFO Support strategic and operations planning, including reporting and analysis to help set and achieve long term profit and growth targets Partner with the business finance teams to analyze, communicate, and take action on key operating issues Perform analytics and derive insight from key front-end (e.g., revenue & backlog) and operational metrics Propose and develop business justifications and processes for significant capital, R&D, and other investments Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive policy and process improvements Drive competitive analytics to benchmark performance against peers in our industry, and communicate the results to Eaton Senior Leadership to support external presentations and strategic planning Build proactive reporting tools and analysis, e.g. FX analysis and modeling Support development of presentations for the Board of Directors and senior leadership meetings Support Finance training and development initiatives Participate in and lead global projects of strategic significance to the Electrical Sector, utilizing direct and indirect resources as required to ensure success Act as a liaison between Corporate Finance/Accounting and the Sector businesses When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in accounting and/or finance Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future Relocation benefit is being offered for this position and/or the role can be remote with travel to Eaton Center as needed Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics and/or Finance Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Previous experience within a manufacturing organization Position Criteria Collaborative orientation. The ability to succeed in a highly team-oriented environment. Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and concepts Demonstrates professional presence, communicates articulately and confidently Exhibits leadership in defending a position and handling conflict Strong analytical and leadership skills Ability to prepare and analyze financial and operational analyses/reports Effectively challenges the status quo and champions new and innovative ideas Acts as a business partner – sees the big picture – provides broad thought leadership Ability to effectively work in a cross-functional team environment Working knowledge of financial and ERP systems Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word software Additional Information: Travel may be required up to 10% of the time Opportunity to gain exposure to and work with many cross functional teams Exposure to senior leaders within the Electrical Sector business and Eaton Finance Function Opportunity for exposure to external reporting to Eaton investors and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 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. We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) As a contractor with the Federal government, Eaton is subject to the Executive Order mandating COVID-19 vaccination. As permitted by applicable law, the candidate(s) hired under this posting must provide evidence of full vaccination as defined by CDC guidelines, or request a medical, pregnancy or religious accommodation exempting them from the requirement. Vaccination status will not be verified until after an offer of employment is provided, and candidates may also request a medical, pregnancy or religious accommodation at that time. Eaton also considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com 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: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: Electrical Sector Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time