Operations Finance Manager

As the Operations Finance Manager, you will serve as the strategic finance leader for our Power Distribution Services (PDS) business unit. In this high\u2011impact 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\u2011functional leaders, and help shape the financial direction of our growing Electrical Engineering Systems \u0026 Services division.\n\nThe expected annual salary range for this role is $130,000 - $175,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.\n\nPlease 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. \n\n## In this role, you will:\n\n\u2022 Support the division controller and division director of operations in all financial aspects of the business. \n\u2022 Coordinate and manage all financial reporting and accounting within the business unit. \n\u2022 Communicate results to leadership and the broader division team to ensure timely and effective decision making. \n\u2022 Develop and manage month end close, forecasting, annual profit plan, and strategic plan process for the Projects business unit. \n\u2022 Promote good financial stewardship by helping to control costs and driving forecast accuracy. \n\u2022 Provide oversight and assistance to ensure compliance with Revenue Recognition standards. \n\u2022 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 \n\u2022 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 \n\u2022 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 \n\u2022 Financial Modeling: Create financial models to assess the impact of various scenarios on operational performance. \n\u2022 Risk Management: Identify financial risks within the operations and propose mitigation strategies. \n\u2022 Performance Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to evaluate performance against targets. \n\u2022 Cost Management: Monitor and manage operational costs to achieve efficiency and cost-reduction while maintaining quality. \n\u2022 Inventory Management: Implement Inventory control actions and initiatives to maximize operational profitability while maximizing cash \n\u2022 Talent Management: Builds organizational capability through successful hiring, talent development, and succession planning in the business \n\u2022 Forecasting: lead the main financial processes for the site, such forecasts and profit plan\n\nOur Electrical Engineering Service \u0026 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.\n\n## Qualifications:\n\nBasic Qualifications: \n \n\n\n * Bachelor\u0027s degree from an accredited institution\n * Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience\n * Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience\n * 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.\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications: \n \n\n\n * Master\u2019s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business and/or CPA\n * Progressive finance experience in industrial manufacturing/engineering services\n * Demonstrated leadership capability, ability to build and develop teams, excellent communication skills.\n * Working knowledge of financial and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)\n * Preference will be given to candidates residing near Pittsburgh, PA\n\n\n\n#LI-LS3\n\n## Skills:\n\n\u2022 Working knowledge of sourcing and manufacturing practices and performance measurement followed by Operations personnel \n\u2022 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. \n\u2022 Broad experience with an internal controls environment including knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements. \n\u2022 Ability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and operation analyses/reports. \n\u2022 Proven experience in budget preparation and budget presentation skills. \n\u2022 Effectively drives and manages change, challenges the status quo and champions new and innovative ideas. \n \n \n\n\nThe application window for this position is anticipated to close on April 9, 2026.\n\nWe 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\u0027s 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.\n\nEaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.\n\nYou do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.\n\nTo request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.\n\nWe know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.\n