Senior Finance Analyst

About the role

Eaton’s Electrical Sector - Residential & Wiring Devices division is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Plant Finance team at its Lincoln, IL manufacturing facility. The position is onsite with relocation assistance available to candidates residing in the US. The role supports all finance department activities for the Lincoln plant, reporting to the Plant Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist Plant Finance Manager in preparing and monitoring finance/accounting activities in areas such as 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 supporting 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 a similar industry.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position (no CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F‑1 to H‑1B, H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN, 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 cost accounting, general accounting, and financial planning and forecasting systems.
• Ability to interpret accounting theories and apply practical judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem