Senior Finance Analyst

Eaton Group; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for its Lincoln, Illinois manufacturing facility. This on-site role supports plant finance activities, including analysis, reporting, and CAPEX/asset controls. Relocation assistance is available for qualifiedUS candidates.

The position offers a competitive annual salary with an incentive program and room to grow within manufacturing operations. The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance and 1+ years in manufacturing finance, with preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics from an accredited institution.
• One or more years of accounting/finance experience supporting manufacturing, logistics, or a similar industry.
• Relocation assistance available for US residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Finance Manager in preparing and monitoring Finance/Accounting activities for the Lincoln facility.
• Month-end closing, variance analysis, and balanced scorecard preparation.
• Prepare month-end forecast, report preparation, and operational/financial reviews.
• Support CAPEX initiatives for the site and fixed asset controls, CAR preparation/review.
• Evaluate cost-reduction projects and their impact on P&L.
• Assist in Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) initiatives and special projects.
• Conduct periodic audits and participate in annual physical inventory and internal audits.

Skills

Cost accounting

General accounting

Financial forecasting

Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MAPICS

Vista

MS Office

Job description

Eaton's Electrical Sector - Residential & Wiring Devices division is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Plant Finance team. This position is based onsite at our Lincoln, IL manufacturing facility. Relocation assistance is available to candidates who currently reside in the US. This role supports all activities related to the Finance department within the Lincoln manufacturing facility. Key responsibilities include analysis and reporting support for the operations teams, including supply chain, operation, quality and continuous improvement. The Senior Financial Analyst reports to the Plant Finance Manager.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

• Assist Plant Finance Manager in preparing and monitoring the Finance / Accounting activities in the areas of:
  • Month-end closing process – Financial review, variance analysis, balanced scorecard preparation.
  • Month-end forecast process - report preparation, operational / financial review and variance analysis.
  • Profit Plan process - report preparation, operational / financial review and variance analysis.
  • Various financial and non-financial operational performance control measures and analysis.
  • Support CAPEX initiatives for the Haina site and support in Fixed Asset control and maintenance of F.A. system plus CAR preparation / review support.
  • Evaluate cost-reduction projects and assess their impact on the P&L.
  • Assist in special projects in support of a Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) culture.
  • Other ongoing activity or special projects as necessary.
• Prepare, understand and interpret financial statements; P&L, Balance Sheet, and other financial measures from internal and external customers of the finance function at local, divisional and corporate levels.
• Provide financial analysis and assistance to the Plant Finance Manager and plant staff through an in-depth understanding of company accounting policies and practices and business operations.
• Analyze and determine cause of period to period changes and provide other relevant financial analysis of the business.
• Demonstrate a commitment to achieving continuous improvement and total quality in the performance of all assigned duties in and around the business
• Establish and maintain internal controls and evaluation of plant systems for conformance to division and corporate guidelines, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Conduct periodic audits of the system and assure system integrity.
• Participate and support annual physical inventory.
• Participate and assist in internal audits.

Qualifications:

• Basic (required) Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics from an accredited institution
  • One (1) or more years of accounting/finance experience supporting manufacturing, logistics, or similar industry
  • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Three or more years of experience as a financial analyst supporting manufacturing operations.
  • Previous experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, MAPICS, or Vista.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products, including various query applications.
  • Proficiency in GAAP.

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of the cost accounting, general accounting, and financial planning and forecasting systems.
• Ability to interpret accounting theories and apply practical judgment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.