Finance Manager

Eatons Electrical division is currently seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Syracuse, NY facility. Relocation assistance is offered for this position.Position Overview:#LI-TB1This position will assist in the Financial Planning & Analysis and Performance Controlling activities of the Crouse-Hinds, B-Line, and Oil & Gas, EP North America organization. The role is responsible for consolidation, reporting and analysis of monthly results, forecasts and plans. The position requires a high level of detailed analysis in a complex organization, and the ability to be highly responsive and accurate. This person will interact with a wide range of people across the organization and requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly, and to communicate with people in all functional areas of the organization.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. Its where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potentialand where you can help us reach ours.In this role, you will:+ Lead analysis of actual results, forecast, and annual planning & implement best practices as it relates to financial planning and analysis including processes, systems, tools and techniques+ Analyze historic performance to understand root-cause of issues and support improvement efforts going-forward; proactively perform forward-looking analysis and identify areas of improvement for management attention+ Provides guidance to stakeholders on all finance related matters & ensures compliance with reporting guidelines and standards+ Partners with the Engineering organization on R&D performance vs. budget, NPI tracking, assistance with product road mapping and development and execution on key strategic initiatives+ Partners with the commercial organization on product line reporting, development and execution on growth initiatives, establishment and administration of vertical market indicators, and perform competitor analysis+ Partners with the HR organization on the development and execution of headcount activities, ensures proper alignment of headcount to the financials, and assists with the development and administration of bonus/commission plans+ Responsible for building organizational capability and serving as a mentor and coach within the function+ Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, set objectives, and determine priorities+ Lead special projects on an ad-hoc basisWhen we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we as individuals and as a company are stronger.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.#LI-TB1 QualificationsRequired (Basic) Qualifications:+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, and/or Finance+ Minimum of seven (7) years of accounting and/or finance experience+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorshipPosition Success Criteria:+ Self-Starter with the ability to develop strategic initiatives and drive results+ Must be a proactive communicator to all levels of management+ Demonstrated ability to influence broad organization directions and the attainment of objectives+ Strong interpersonal and leadership skill set that is effective at all levels of the organization+ Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and relationships in a global organization+ Leadership consulting, influencing and coaching skills+ Effectively leverages functional and cross-functional resources to solve problems, improve processes and meet objectives.+ Effectively drives and manages change, challenges the status quo and champions new and innovative ideas+ Demonstrated ability to create new, insightful analysis and, where appropriate, convert this to standard work and assign to others in the organizationPreferred Qualifications:+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)+ Previous experience within a manufacturing organization and commercial organizations+ Manager of people experience+ Strong business acumen, knowledge of US GAAP, an understanding of international business, and a working knowledge of financial systems (SAP, Hyperion/HFM, Encore)We make what matters work. Everywhere you lookfrom the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every dayyoull find one thing in common. It all relies on power. Thats why Eaton is dedicated to improving peoples lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. Were ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and were committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.Job: Finance/AccountingRegion: North America US/Puerto RicoOrganization: EPG CHD EP AmericasJob Level: ManagerSchedule: Full-timeIs remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: NoDoes this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country onlyTravel: Yes, 25 % of the TimeEaton is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Eaton is 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.