Eaton's Electrical sector Critical Power and Digital Infrastructure (CPDI) division is currently seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to join our team. This position will be based out of Raleigh, NC.

Position Overview:

The Lead Financial Analyst will provide financial analysis and decision support to Service management and manage the transition of reporting from Oracle/OBIEE to SalesForce/SAP and PowerBI, while ensuring the integrity of financial reporting within the guidelines of GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, and Eaton Financial Policies/Procedures. Duties involve a variety of accounting and finance functions focused on operational analysis. This role will also support monthly closing and forecasting, and yearly Profit Plan activities.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Supports the monthly closing processes for the CPS Service ledger and provides quality, timely, and accurate information for the leadership team and supporting functions.
• Perform analytics and derive insight from key front-end (e.g., revenue & backlog) and operational metrics.
• Owns CPS Service backlog process, including reporting and review/maintenance.
• Prepare CPS Service variance analysis and commentary following each month-end and rolling forecast.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive policy/process improvements and building proactive reporting tools and analysis.
• Serves as SAP expert for the CPS Service financial function. Leads ongoing training efforts for finance function to improve team efficiencies.
• Performs analysis/reconciliations of balance sheet and P&L accounts on a monthly basis. Reviews and resolves variances.
• Manages CPS Service reporting transition from legacy systems (Oracle/OBIEE) to SalesForce/SAP and PowerBI, and managing updates after implementation.
• Manages non-standard customer billing and owns customer portal administration.
• Manages revenue recognition process and communicates to appropriate teams based on P&L impacts.
• Assists in CPS FP&A report building and automation, primarily utilizing PowerBI.
• Work in team environment to drive improvement in financial processes through tools/systems, automation, and standardization.
• Fosters an environment that promotes Eaton's goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement.
• Assist in ad-hoc requests as necessary.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum three (3) years Accounting or Finance experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred qualifications:

• Working knowledge of US GAAP
• CPA/CMA/MBA - Experience with SAP, Oracle Financials, Encore, PL Encore, Khalix, Longview and advanced Microsoft skills
• Experience with SAP, SalesForce, PowerBI, SQL, Oracle Financials, Encore, PL Encore, Khalix, Longview and advanced Microsoft skills
• Past experience in both General Ledger and shared service (AR/AP) accounting
• Previous consolidations experience

Position Criteria:

• Strong analytical skills; intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability
• Solid understanding of the US GAAP
• Strong written and oral communication skills required. Must be able to gauge the needs of a variety of internal customers and adapt delivery style or level of detail as appropriate
• Process oriented and drives projects to completion
• Ability to think strategically and see big picture in a constantly changing business environment and market

Programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

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.

At Eaton, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. In addition to a competitive base salary, Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits at a Glance.

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What you will get from us

Eaton's mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power - more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton's 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company's operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

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.

Job: Finance/Accounting

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico
Organization: CPDI CPS Critical Power Solutions Division

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes - Hybrid
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time