FP&A Manager, Electrical Sector

What you’ll do:

Eaton’s Corporate Division is currently seeking a Electrical Sector FP&A Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Beachwood, OH North American Headquarters with hybrid work available. 
Position Overview:
As Electrical Sector FP&A Manager, you play an crucial and instrumental role in ensuring our electrical sector financials integrity, communication and understanding.  Reporting to the FP&A VP of the Electrical  Sector, your primary function is to lead and support Business value-add analysis of actuals, forecasts, strategy planning and profit planning for all ES which accounts for more than 70% of Eaton's topline, and includes roll up of America's, GEIS, EMEA, APAC and Thermal segments.  This outgoing, networking and Business oriented Finance role collaborates closely with all Segment Finance and cross-functional Finance teams, and communicate operating results, performance measures and ad hoc analysis to the Electrical Sector FP&A VP , Electrical Sector SVP Finance, Electrical Sector COO, Corporate and other relevant stakeholders. To support Business value-add management decisions, actions and  continue drive of operational and financial performance improvements, you also provide forward-looking insights and analytics.
Job Responsibilities:
•    Lead the development, coordination, and execution of sector profit plans, strategic plans, monthly forecasts, operating reviews, and board and earnings preparation materials.
•    Serve as a trusted advisor to the FP&A VP, SVP Finance, and COO by assessing the financial implications of operating strategies, cost actions, and key business decisions, while helping segment leaders remain accountable to commitments.
•    Provide thoughtful financial leadership as a key member of the Electrical Sector FP&A team, bringing a strategic perspective to business performance discussions and decision-making.
•    Partner cross-functionally with Corporate FP&A, segment teams, Investor Relations, Economics, Supply Chain Finance, and Controllership to build a comprehensive understanding of sector initiatives and the operational drivers behind reported results.
•    Collaborate closely with segment FP&A leaders to evaluate forecasts, interpret business trends, and provide actionable insight on opportunities, risks, and mitigation plans.
•    Translate complex financial results and forecast drivers into clear, concise narratives for senior leadership, enabling effective communication of actuals, outlook, and key business trends.
•    Manage, analyze, and interpret segment forecasts and operating results; communicate performance outcomes to leadership; recommend corrective actions for unfavorable variances; and ensure financial data is accurate, consistent, and transparent.
•    Conduct special analyses to support strategic decision-making, including evaluations of strategic initiatives, capital investments, business model changes, acquisition activity, make-versus-buy decisions, and pricing strategies.
•    Lead ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives as needed, including broader adoption of tools such as Power BI to enhance reporting, analytics, and decision support.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
•    Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution  
•    Minimum 5 years financial experience with specific focus in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
•    No relocation benefit is being offered for this position.  Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Beachwood, OH will be considered.  Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
•    Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
Preferred Qualifications: 
•    A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

Position Criteria:
•    Passion for change and process improvement.
•    Initiative in filling a leadership role for the Electrical sector.
•    Strong interpersonal skills in partnering with the segment FP&A teams.
•    Ability to operate across, and influence within, a complex matrixed global organizational structure.  
•    Knowledge of industry b