Eaton’s Electrical division is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Beachwood, OH.

Position Overview:

The Senior Financial Analyst on the Electrical Sector Intercompany Support team (ESIST)  will assist with managing intercompany related activities with each of the 300+ sites throughout the Electrical Sector. They will be responsible for helping to identifying root causes and solutions for intercompany issues, especially for incorrect setups and errors in the systems that keep the various Eaton systems (SAP, Oracle, VISTA, ERPs, Legacy Systems, etc.) from performing automatically and interfacing data between one another.  This will be done by analyzing data, communicating with the sites in conjunction with the GFSS and IT teams to understand the scope of the issue, and implementing solutions to avoid future errors.   Project work will be another area of focus.

The projects will be related to the root causes analysis found for various issues for a particular site and applying the solution to the Electrical Sector sites as a whole to identify other areas of improvement.  In addition to those projects, there will be opportunities to support Electrical Sector initiatives, such as acquisitions, divestitures, and system transitions (Oracle to SAP) with intercompany activities.  The team works closely with many other support teams resulting in a strong network of resources to help solve issues in a more efficient capacity. This is particularly important while supporting the sites with issues from an ETE prospective. They will also be responsible for supporting the sites to ensure that they are in compliance with Policy O-2 (intercompany policy).

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:

• Understanding the ETE process to provide support to the sites while resolving intercompany issues and reconciling intercompany accounts.
• Effectively communicate to mitigate conflict and drive for a resolution between disagreeing parties
• Working and communicating cross functionally with both international and domestic Eaton sites / teams
• Leading projects and taking ownership of the responsibilities to complete projects on time and to completion
• Acting as a project manager while navigating between cross functional teams (GFSS, IT, Local Sites) to identify solutions for root cause issues. Moderating the conversations to help clarify the various terminologies and actions needed between the GFSS, IT, and local sites.
• Support SAP implementations related to intercompany activities and processes
• Analyzing data to recognize trends and cycles that identify potential root cause issues to investigate further
• Preparing communications and presentations for the Electrical Sector senior leadership, Regional teams, and division controllers
• Continuously improving current processes to help the team become more efficient and proactive in the daily/monthly responsibilities

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 in accounting, finance, or business from an accredited institution
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in accounting and/or finance
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
• No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Beachwood, OH to be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing site cost accounting experience
• Oracle (AR, AP, & GL)
• SAP (FICO) experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Intercompany understanding
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• MBA &/or CPA

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.

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We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters.

We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

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?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time