Strategic Finance Manager for Aerospace Plant

Eaton; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Jackson, MI facility is seeking a Finance Manager to lead plant finance activities, manage a small team, partner with operations leadership, and drive financial performance.

This role covers FP&A, cost accounting, internal controls, forecasting, reporting, capital investments, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment; relocation assistance is available with ~10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing or similar operations environment.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to ITAR. All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Profit Plan and Business Review presentations for senior management team.
• Lead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, profit planning, and business reviews.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve standard cost accounting, inventory valuation, and fixed asset processes.
• Manage capital expenditure requests, payback analyses, and fixed asset controls.
• Ensure compliance with Eaton accounting policies, SOX requirements, and internal controls.
• Provide financial support for government contracts, including FAR and TINA compliance.
• Partner with operations leaders to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve plant profitability.
• Develop financial models, reporting tools, and process improvements that enhance decision-making.
• Lead finance process standardization and continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility.

Skills

GAAP

Manufacturing finance

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Internal controls

SOX compliance

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

ITAR compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Encore

DFT

Oracle Financials

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Eaton's Jackson, MI facility is seeking a Finance Manager to lead plant finance activities, manage a small team, partner with operations leadership, and drive financial performance.

This role covers FP&A, cost accounting, internal controls, forecasting, reporting, capital investments, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment; relocation assistance is available with ~10% travel.