Commercial Finance Manager, Aerospace Group

Eaton; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 124,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time-off programs

Job summary

A leading multinational corporation seeks a Commercial Finance Manager for the Aerospace Group. This role requires support for business development and sales teams to enhance profitable growth and cash flow. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, at least 8 years of finance experience, and strong analytical skills. The position is located in multiple venues including Jackson, MS, but relocation is not offered. The compensation range is between $124,000 - $182,000 annually, along with a variable incentive program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years accounting/finance experience.
• At least 2 years of Commercial Finance experience in an industrial organization.
• Must reside within 50 miles of the listed locations or be active-duty military.

Responsibilities

• Support business development and commercial teams in executing growth strategies.
• Lead financial evaluations of new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a robust forecasting process for orders.
• Bridge actual financial results versus plan and forecast.

Skills

Strong financial acumen

Ability to explain financial concepts

Detail-oriented organization

Analytical and motivated

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or MBA

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager, Aerospace Group

Eaton is hiring a Commercial Finance Manager for the Aerospace Group.

Location options: Beachwood OH, Davenport IA, Irvine CA, Jackson MI, Jackson MS, Los Angeles CA, Orchard Park NY, Fort Worth TX.

Salary range: $124,000 - $182,000 per year, with eligibility for a variable incentive program.

What You’ll Do

Serve as a strategic finance leader supporting business development, commercial, and sales teams to drive profitable growth, cash flow, and finance functional excellence.

Job Summary

Support new business evaluations, commercial negotiations, pricing strategies, and provide forward‑looking insights that influence key decisions. Champion finance transformation via innovative tools, predictive analytics, and data‑driven strategies.

Job Responsibilities

• Support business development and commercial teams in executing market growth strategies and portfolio optimization initiatives.
• Lead the financial evaluation of new business opportunities, including proposals and commercial negotiations.
• Coordinate and deliver commercial inputs for the 5‑year strategic plan and annual profit plan.
• Develop and maintain a robust forecasting process for orders and backlog.
• Analyze financial performance across customers and market segments.
• Bridge actual financial results versus plan and forecast, explaining impacts of price, volume, mix, and foreign‑currency fluctuations.
• Partner with Sales, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to advise on pricing strategies that improve win rates while safeguarding profitability.
• Conduct sales incentive program analysis to assess effectiveness and alignment with business objectives.
• Monitor accounts receivable and DSO metrics to ensure timely cash collection; collaborate with credit and collections teams to resolve disputes and aged balances.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives, implementing innovative tools and predictive analytics.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information for pipeline, orders, price, and other commercially related metrics.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8 years accounting/finance experience.
• Minimum 2 years of Commercial Finance experience within an industrial organization.
• No relocation is offered; candidates must reside within 50 miles of the listed locations (or be active‑duty military).
• U.S. person, defined as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, to comply with export‑controlled information regulations.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or MBA.
• 5 years of data analytics experience.
• 3 years of Commercial Finance experience within the aerospace industry.

Skills / Position Criteria

• Strong financial acumen and business partnering skills.
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non‑financial professionals.
• Detail‑oriented with effective organization and time‑management skills.
• Highly motivated, analytical, and self‑starter.
• Ability to drive change across finance and ops organizations.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with proven solutions.

Benefits

Eaton provides Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and paid and unpaid time‑off programs. Eligibility depends on location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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