Finance Manager

t, region/division, and corporate management. Control and maintain adequate product costing systems for valuation and cost estimating activities.
D. Review, analyze, and evaluate departments' budget system. Develop and implement reports for management use in evaluating results against performance targets.
E. Manage the deployment of cost saving and other programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability. Monitor and provide opportunities to support continuous improvement of Plant Productivity / Gross Utilization
F. Assist in development of finance department goals and objectives. Implement procedures necessary to direct department activities toward achievement of goals and objectives.
G. Recruit, train, and develop finance personnel to provide for individual career development and growth opportunities for subordinates to encourage individual progress and ensure efficient workforce. Advice, counsel, mentor, evaluate, and motivate finance personnel as necessary. Assist in the training of new finance employees. Ensure an adequate on-boarding plan is in place prior to start date, with on-going status checks to ensure completion in line with scheduled milestones.
H. Lead department activities related to process improvements and standard work. Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing department and plant goals. Deploy & sustain lean tools and initiatives in order to reduce waste and improve efficiency of the finance function.
I. Establish and monitor compliance with internal accounting controls deemed necessary to ensure integrity of financial transactions, reporting and activities; and safeguarding of plant assets in adherence with corporate policies and procedures. Ensure compliance of statutory requirements as applicable to the plant. Provide compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and all applicable statutory requirements as they apply to their areas of responsibility.
J. Promotes the company's mission by actively supporting Eaton's ethics and values as well as quality policies.

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Qualifications:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE.

A. Improvement and Tech Management, Financial vision and acumen, Global perspective

B. Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

C. Bilingual: Spanish and English, the later one at least at 75% in both writing and verbal.

D. Three to five years of experience. Experience in a manufacturing environment with cost accounting is a plus.

E. Technical capability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and operational data/reports.

F. Superior analytical and thinking skills; Intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability

G. Strong Interpersonal Skills in order to communicate with customer as well as Eaton Management.

H. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specially spreadsheet software packages Excel

I. Sound working knowledge of GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and local statutory requirements.

J. Understanding of global business issues, including foreign currency impacts, effective hedging protocols and local customs and duty requirements.
K. Oracle manufacturing knowledge a plus.

FINANCE FUCTIONAL COMPETENCIES.

A. Business development

B. Business planning & performance reporting

C. Finance and Accounting knowledge

D. Financial Analysis

E. Financial Integrity and Control

F. Financial Processes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

A. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities often with demanding time constraints.

B. Strong interpersonal skills necessary to motivate and help direct the organization; exhibits managerial courage in defending a position and handling conflict.

C. Strong verbal and written communication abilities to achieve clear alignment between plant and region/division.

D. Focus on continuous improvement and best practice sharing within and across organization.

E. Developmental position for growth into divisional HQ or small plant controller position within Eaton NAFTA. Ideal for any motivated employee with drive for results, teamwork and leadership qualities.

F. Comply with the confidentiality agreements that are applicable and accept the data privacy policy accordingly.

G. Competencies Functionals

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