Senior Financial Analyst

Eaton Group; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division in Cleveland, TN seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to lead FP&A functions at the local manufacturing facility. Relocation assistance is offered for qualifying U.S. candidates.

The role focuses on forecasting, month-end close, inventory management, and adherence to corporate financial requirements. The candidate will strengthen controls, provide actionable insights to operations and other cross-functional teams, and drive reporting improvements to enhance efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Ability to work with Oracle, MAPICS, Vista, and Encore systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close, forecasting, and annual operating plan processes.
• Analyze and communicate financial results with accuracy and clarity.
• Provide financial guidance and training to leaders and staff.
• Support inventory valuation, reconciliations, and cost accounting.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting tools and processes.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Oracle Financials

MAPICS

Vista

Encore

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst. The position will be based at our manufacturing facility in Cleveland, TN. We are offering relocation assistance for candidates that live within the U.S.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year.

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:

The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a key Finance Business Partner, providing financial leadership and support for the Cleveland manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for leading financial planning and analysis activities, including forecasting, month-end close, account reconciliations, inventory management, and compliance with corporate financial requirements.

The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of corporate financial policies, procedures, and accounting principles, while proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, improve processes, and drive business performance. This position partners closely with accounting, operations, and other cross-functional teams to provide meaningful financial insights and support strategic decision-making.

In addition, the Senior Financial Analyst will champion continuous improvement initiatives within the finance organization by developing, enhancing, and implementing reporting tools and processes that improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility into business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate monthly financial close activities, forecasting cycles, and the annual operating plan process.
• Analyze, validate, and communicate financial results, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of reported financial information.
• Provide financial guidance, training, and support to leaders and employees across the organization on financial policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Perform in-depth analysis of period-over-period financial performance and identify key business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with the Accounting Manager and site leadership team by providing financial analysis and recommendations based on a strong understanding of business operations and accounting practices.
• Maintain expertise in cost accounting, general accounting, financial planning, and forecasting systems while helping ensure system integrity through periodic audits and reviews.
• Lead, coordinate, and support physical inventory activities, including inventory valuation and reconciliation processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance and accounting functions to enhance performance, reporting, and operational effectiveness.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support within the Accounting Department and serve as a backup for other accounting functions as needed.
• Participate in internal audits and support compliance with corporate financial policies and controls.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in finance or accounting.
• 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

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• CPA and/or CMA certification.
• Experience with Oracle, MAPICS, Vista, and Encore systems.
• Knowledge of GAAP and standard cost accounting principles.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Skills

Position Criteria

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with intellectual curiosity and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the needs of internal customers and tailor communication and analysis appropriately.
• Commitment to accuracy, quality, continuous learning, and process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, policies, and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of balance sheet and income statement relationships and impacts.
• Working knowledge of financial systems, payroll, fixed assets, invoicing, order entry, cost improvement initiatives, and price realization programs.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Oracle Financials.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and effectively communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

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.

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.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

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.