Finance Manager Job in Jackson 49203, Michigan US
Eaton Corporation's Aerospace Group has an opening for a Finance Manager supporting our Conveyance Systems Division. The preferred location for this position is Jackson, MI.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Leads Divisional Manufacturing Operations Finance activities including achievement of plant and divisional operational performance targets (e.g., balanced score card metrics) including cost, efficiency and working capital metrics and to drive analysis and decision making support for operational planning and management. Report, analyze and recommend actions to improve performance, implement standard processes and strengthen financial controls.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Direct manufacturing operations financial analysis and reporting to support project and operational reviews. (i.e. monthly BOS reviews, sourcing decisions, annual profit plan, monthly rolling forecasts and other performance measurement needs)
B. Provide direct support to the Director of Operations, including analysis of Division manufacturing operations financial performance, and developing strategic manufacturing analysis and recommendations.
C. Ensure plant compliance with internal controls requirements including receiving and shipping cut-offs, cycle counting and physical inventories, excess obsolete inventory and warranty financial treatment, and other operations-related activities.
D. Review, analyze and approve all capital appropriation requests (CAR’s) to understand and ‘sign-off’ on the financial justification of the project; present projects to management.
E. Monitor and report the progress of capital spending to original plan, and the status of appropriations in review. Review post-project audits submitted by the plants and prepare final interim post audits for divisional projects.
F. Develop manufacturing operations guidelines and targets to support timely and credible annual profit plan and monthly rolling forecast submissions.
G. Representing the Finance function, serve as a key member on multi-functional process improvement teams.
H. Prepare financial analysis as needed to support management in decision making process (make vs. buy, terms analysis, etc.)
I. Analyze trends and provide early warnings guidance on potential risks opportunities to the Division operating performance; make recommendations to management to solve or avoid risks and realize opportunities.
J. Provide on-the-ground financial support for manufacturing operations issues or identified gaps at Divisional sites.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• MBA, CMA/CIMA or CPA desirable.
• Experience in aerospace, foreign exchange, and transfer pricing would be preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and computer skills
• Knowledge of accounting principles – GAAP.
• Knowledge of financial and managerial accounting.
• Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures.
• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 5 years accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing plant environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
