Eaton’s PCS division is currently seeking a Financial Analyst to join the team. This is an onsite position, based at our Edmonton, AB location. This role also includes up to 10% travel.
Who We Are: Eaton's Edmonton Power Centre (EPC) is our Canadian Manufacturing Facility that specializes in custom configurations of low and medium voltage switchgear, medium voltage motor control centres, and coordination centre for our Integrated Power Centre (E-House) offering. EPC creates custom product configurations, designs transition sections to replace outdated equipment, configures solutions for retrofit challenges, and manufactures unique front-access low and medium voltage switchgear solutions. We are committed to powering Canadian infrastructure in an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient way and are looking to hire passionate individuals who are enthusiastic about shaping the future of Eaton.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $82000 - $102000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
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.
Position Overview:
Eaton’s finance organization aims to enhance capabilities and provide high-standard operations through advanced processes, technologies, and talent development initiatives. The Operations Finance Analyst collaborates with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure efficient and effective product delivery at the plants. This role will oversee financial operations for the Edmonton Power Center (EPC) and CORE, working with supply chain and operations teams to optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency, effectiveness, and cost reduction. Responsibilities include providing financial support and insights to drive operational efficiency and profitability, and managing financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for a specific business area. This position serves as the primary point of contact for all finance-related matters at the site, supporting strong financial stewardship, accountability, and continuous improvement through individual expertise and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning, Analysis and Cost Management: Lead supply chain finance activities encompassing cost management, capital spend analysis, and inventory optimization. Analyze production costs, monitor and control budgets, and identify cost-saving opportunities to improve financial performance. Ensure accurate financial reporting and provide support for capital expenditure projects. Deliver financial analysis and actionable recommendations to inform strategic decision-making and drive business outcomes.
- Operational Finance: Partner closely with plant managers and operational leaders to develop financial plans, forecast production expenses, and evaluate the financial impact of manufacturing processes. Align financial goals with operational objectives to enhance overall plant performance, efficiency, and profitability.
- Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with supply chain and quality teams to identify improvement opportunities and ensure alignment with financial objectives. Support and uphold quality standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
What will make you successful?
The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of driving financial performance within manufacturing or operations-focused environments. You have experience leading financial planning, forecasting, and cost management initiatives that improve productivity and efficiency across a business, product line, or functional area. You collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, particularly within supply chain and operations, while leveraging advanced data analytics tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau to generate insights, influence decision-making, and deliver results through a collaborative, leadership-driven approach.
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Finance, Accounting, or related field from an accredited institution.
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
No relocation provided for this role. This role requires working onsite at our Edmonton, AB office.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing or operations environment in a multinational organization.
- Experience supporting finance operations, including exposure to cross functional or site level stakeholders to support business outcomes and decision making.
- Knowledge of federal/provincial laws and regulations regarding taxes
- Understanding of foreign exchange transaction and translation reporting.
- Knowledge of Oracle Financials and integration.
Strong knowledge of effective internal control processes.
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This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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