Financial Planning Lead Analyst

Eaton; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Senior Analyst in its Operations Finance group in Pune to drive FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The role emphasizes manufacturing cost analysis, performance tracking, and data-driven decision support.

You will develop financial models, dashboards, and insights for operations leaders, maintain reporting integrity, and contribute to continuous improvement through automation and digital finance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 9-12 years experience in FP&A/finance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs, productivity, inventory, margins, working capital, and KPIs.
• Identify variances, risks, and opportunities through plan, forecast, and actual performance reviews.
• Develop financial models, dashboards, and reports to support decision-making.
• Lead month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.
• Track operating costs, headcount, productivity, and savings initiatives.
• Prepare executive presentations and ad hoc analyses for business reviews and strategic initiatives.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting & Forecasting

Manufacturing Cost Analysis

Financial Modeling & Variance Analysis

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Mgmt

Data Analytics & Reporting

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving & Decision Support

ERP Systems Knowledge

Strong Communication & Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

What you’ll do:

Eaton’s Operation’s Finance Group is seeking a key member of Ops Finance team. The role will be key in driving the objective of the Ops Finance Function. Reporting to the Sr. Finance Manager, the Senior Analyst will be responsible for FP&A activity, budgeting, forecasting, projected support, reporting, etc.

In this role you will:

Manufacturing Cost & Performance Analysis

• Analyze manufacturing costs, productivity, inventory, margins, working capital, and operational KPIs.
• Identify key variances, risks, and opportunities through plan, forecast, and actual performance reviews.
• Assess financial impact of productivity, cost reduction, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Develop financial models, dashboards, and reports to support decision-making.

Business Partnership & Decision Support

• Support operations leaders through financial analysis, reporting, and business insights.
• Maintain reporting processes, data integrity, and internal controls.
• Prepare executive presentations and ad hoc analyses for business reviews and strategic initiatives.

FP&A

• Lead month-end reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.
• Track operating costs, headcount, productivity, and savings initiatives.
• Support preparation of financial reviews, forecast updates, and leadership presentations.

Continuous Improvement & Digital Finance

• Drive process improvements and reporting automation to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, financial models, and analytical tools.
• Improve data quality, standardization, and reporting effectiveness.

Qualifications:

Requirement:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 9-12 years experience

Skills:

• FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting
• Manufacturing Cost Analysis
• Financial Modeling & Variance Analysis
• Power BI & Advanced Excel
• Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management
• Data Analytics & Reporting
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving & Decision Support
• ERP Systems Knowledge
• Strong Communication & Presentation Skills