Eaton's corporate finance team is seeking a Sr. Finance Manager, Oracle Planning. The preferred location for this position is our corporate office in Beachwood, OH, but it can be based in a major Eaton location in the US. Remote work is also available. Up to 25% travel is expected, less if based in Beachwood.
This is a newly created role and will be responsible for supporting the deployment of Oracle Planning across the enterprise, replacing existing Longview Applications, and serving as the new global management reporting tool. The role will involve coordinating with various sectors, ensuring data validation, design validation, functional testing, user-acceptance-testing, training, and overseeing the go-live phase. This initiative is of strategic importance as it will enable the company to establish the future state FP&A Operating Model and equip teams with better tools, processes, and technologies.
This role is responsible for supporting the global implementation of Oracle Planning at the regional level (US), with the objective tied to the roll out the new planning application (Oracle Planning) in three releases.
Release 1: Pilot ES EMEA and Corporate, in its final phase of implementation, which went live in 2023.
Release 2: Rest of Electrical, Industrial and Encore Replacement, scheduled for go-live in mid-2025.
Release 3: Significant enhancements in forecasting, management reporting and allocations, long term strategic planning, Master Data Management, global roll-out scheduled for mid-2026.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $141000.03 - $206800.04 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you'll do:
Support the global implementation of Oracle Planning applications across the US. This is a significant transformation initiative that will reposition Eaton's FP&A function across business units and enable it to deliver forward-looking insights and rigorous analytical support to business partners.
Collaborate with business segments to ensure smooth implementation across different businesses. Develop strong cross-functional relationships across business units in order to secure insights and drive process and technology changes towards global standards. Influence without authority in a cross-functional, matrixed setting.
Collaborate with process owners and with IT Functional leads to evaluate solutions cross-functional impact, ensures integration and adherence to best practices.
Support global change management resources and activities.
Drive organizational alignment, promotes process and system adoption, and escalates risks.
Support execution of the communication and training plan. Ensure effective training and support are provided to all users for a successful transition to the new system.
Qualifications:
Basic (Required) Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in accounting, finance and/or finance systems.
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Must currently reside in the United States and work out of a U.S Eaton or U.S remote location.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited institution.
Experience with Oracle Planning suite, with a particular preference for implementation experience.
In-depth understanding of financial planning and analysis processes and how technology enables these functions.
Proven experience in leading large-scale technology implementations.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and complex timelines.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with experience in change management and organizational culture transformation.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering business value through technology.
Eaton Leaderships Attributes:
Think and Act Strategically, Build Organizational Capability, Get Results and Enable a Digital Mindset across Eaton.
Is passionate, accountable, efficient, ethical, transparent, and focused on continuous learning.
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The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 8/29/25.
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