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Lead Financial Analyst

AT Eaton
Eaton

Lead Financial Analyst

Santa Ana, CA

Eaton's Power Quality division is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to join our team. This position can be based in Richmond, VA or Santa Ana, CA.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $91,500 - $134,200 a year.

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:

What you'll do:

As the Lead Financial Analyst, you will be part of the Finance team and will manage the process of gathering, analyzing and reporting on information used to communicate operating results, performance measures and ad hoc information via reports, presentations, emails, instructions and memos in a timely and accurate manner. This will ensure that the Plants and Critical Power Solutions (CPS) Leadership and support functions are receiving critical information needed to perform their jobs.

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In this role you will:

Actively assist in the monthly actuals reporting & forecast processes for Data Center Power Distribution (DCPD) and provide high quality, timely, and accurate information for the leadership team and supporting functions.
Perform monthly analysis of P&L accounts. Analyze operational and financial data, investigate (and resolve) variances, identify business drivers, and evaluate their impact on planned objectives. Prepare meaningful variance analysis commentary for management.
Support the capital spend budget development and tracking process through collaboration with the project management team and assists in the collection and report out of key metrics against planned spending.
Review material requisitions and maintains detailed tracking analysis to analyze non-conforming material (NCM) / scrap impacts associated with actuals, plan and forecast
Perform reporting requirements related to the DCPD Operations Balance Scorecard (including Labor Productivity, Cost Productivity and Variable Spend analysis).
Serve as financial business partner in monthly forecasting, financial reporting & analysis, and annual development of detailed department budgets and strategic plan.
Support ongoing initiatives by demonstrating individual accountability, continuous process improvement and teamwork.
Assist with the recommendation, development, and implementation of process improvements in support of department goals.
Foster an environment that promotes Eaton's goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement.
All duties assigned by management and deemed pertinent to the continued success of Company and employee objectives and/or goals.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution
3 years professional work experience in Finance or Accounting function
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree from an accredited educational institution
Previous experience in systems including M2M, SAP or Oracle
Two years of experience working in a manufacturing environment and/or two years of experience performing cost accounting/financial analysis

Skills:

Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills; intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability
High customer focus, should be able to gauge the needs of a variety of internal customers and adapt delivery style or level of detail as appropriate
Attention to detail, personally committed to work quality and able to learn from mistakes
Intermediate to expert level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to operate with high regard to integrity, trust, and confidentiality
Ability to multi-task and prioritize numerous time critical tasks, assignments
Ability to think strategically in a constantly changing business environment and market
Working knowledge of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

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.

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To 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.

We 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.

Client-provided location(s): Santa Ana, CA, USA
Job ID: Eaton-28563SantaAna
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)