Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Eaton's IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Financial Analyst. This position will be located at our Jackson, MI facility.

This position serves as the Financial Analyst for the Jackson, MI manufacturing plant within the Aerospace Group's Fluid & Electrical Distribution Division. This position is responsible for performing all accounting functions, financial reporting, and analysis for the Jackson, MI ledgers and supports the government accounting and reporting requirements. This includes performing month-end closing and forecasting requirements, variance analysis, commentary, and leading profit planning activities. This position also provides accurate, timely advice and guidance to the Jackson, MI management team including departmental budget analysis, inventory reporting, and cost analysis. The Financial Analyst requires a high level of problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively across functional lines.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 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:

• Perform sales and margin reporting.
• Perform financial planning and analysis activities (forecasting, annual profit plan, etc.).
• Troubleshoot existing accounting systems to correct errors/problems so they do not repeat.
• Support development of new procedures and process improvements to enhance financial control and reporting.
• Support month-end analysis.
• Assist in preparation of monthly forecasts.
• Support annual profit planning activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
• Measure, analyze and explain variances and provide commentary.
• Assist in maintaining accurate standard and current cost system.
• Conduct physical inventory per Eaton Financial Policy.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in an accounting or finance role, inclusive of internships.
This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Jackson, MI will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Business Administration from an accredited institution.
CPA and/or CMA.
Experience within the manufacturing industry and/or Aerospace industry.
Previous audit/internal controls/SOX experience.
Oracle or other ERP experience along with advanced Microsoft skills.
Government Accounting and Reporting experience.