As the Operations Finance Manager, you will serve as the strategic finance leader for our Power Distribution Services (PDS) business unit. In this high-impact role, you will oversee the full scope of financial processes that enable effective planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting. You will drive operational excellence within the finance organization by strengthening financial controls, improving processes, and ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures. This is an opportunity to influence business performance, partner with cross-functional leaders, and help shape the financial direction of our growing Electrical Engineering Systems & Services division.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $130,000 - $175,000 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.
In this role, you will:
Support the division controller and division director of operations in all financial aspects of the business.
Coordinate and manage all financial reporting and accounting within the business unit.
Communicate results to leadership and the broader division team to ensure timely and effective decision making.
Develop and manage month end close, forecasting, annual profit plan, and strategic plan process for the Projects business unit.
Promote good financial stewardship by helping to control costs and driving forecast accuracy.
Provide oversight and assistance to ensure compliance with Revenue Recognition standards.
Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data and performance metrics related to the operations to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Drives accountability for results and defining key performance metrics together with business leaders
Driving initiatives (including CAPEX and working capital) and influence changes: ensure productivity improvements and growth in areas such as operational excellence, continuous improvement, quality and supply chain management
Collaborative Planning: Work closely with the operations team to develop action plans, strategies, and initiatives based on financial insights. Drive and monitor the implementation of the plans
Financial Modeling: Create financial models to assess the impact of various scenarios on operational performance.
Risk Management: Identify financial risks within the operations and propose mitigation strategies.
Performance Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to evaluate performance against targets.
Cost Management: Monitor and manage operational costs to achieve efficiency and cost-reduction while maintaining quality.
Inventory Management: Implement Inventory control actions and initiatives to maximize operational profitability while maximizing cash
Talent Management: Builds organizational capability through successful hiring, talent development, and succession planning in the business
Forecasting: lead the main financial processes for the site, such forecasts and profit plan
Our Electical Engineering Service & Systems division assists customers at every stage of the power system: offering start-up and commissioning of equipment, performing planned maintenance, monitoring performance, diagnosing system problems remotely, as well as responding to emergencies on a 24/7 basis, 365 days a year. Our support services help businesses make the most of their existing electrical equipment by optimizing performance and extending the life of existing facilities.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience
Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience
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 H1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business and/or CPA
Progressive finance experience in industrial manufacturing/engineering services
Demonstrated leadership capability, ability to build and develop teams, excellent communication skills.
Working knowledge of financial and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
Preference will be given to candidates residing near Pittsburgh, PA
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Skills:
Working knowledge of sourcing and manufacturing practices and performance measurement followed by Operations personnel
Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles an concepts, including pronouncements of external regulatory bodies such as Financial Accounting Standards Board, SEC, IRS, IASB, etc.
Broad experience with an internal controls environment including knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
Ability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and operation analyses/reports.
Proven experience in budget preparation and budget presentation skills.
Effectively drives and manages change, challenges the status quo and champions new and innovative ideas.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apil 9, 2026.
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