Finance Operations Manager - EMEA

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At Eaton, we're dedicated to improving people's lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient and safe. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Finance Operations Manager - EMEA to join our team in a key role supporting the financial performance and operational rhythm of the business.

This is a critical finance leadership role responsible for ensuring strong financial execution across EMEA. You will drive a robust monthly close, reporting, forecasting, and planning cycle, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment across the organisation.

Working within a large, complex, matrix environment, you will lead a team and oversee financial operations across multiple entities, currencies, and reporting structures. This role offers the opportunity to bring structure, improve processes, and shape how finance operations are delivered across the region.

UK (Hybrid - 1-2 days in the office)

What you'll do:

• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals based in different EMEA locations
• Own and coordinate the monthly financial close process, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met
• Deliver management reporting, including P&L performance, variance analysis, and KPIs
• Lead forecasting cycles and maintain a clear, up-to-date view of business performance
• Align actuals, forecasts, and annual Profit Plan assumptions
• Coordinate and deliver the annual Profit Plan process
• Consolidate inputs from multiple stakeholders into structured financial outputs
• Identify and track risks and opportunities
• Drive standardisation, simplification, and improvements across finance processes
• Operate across multiple ledgers and currencies in a complex regional setup

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master's/MBA beneficial)
• Strong experience in finance operations, FP&A, or controlling
• Proven track record in leading teams within complex organisations
• Experience managing change, ambiguity, and high workloads
• Exposure to multi-entity / multi-currency environments
• Strong systems knowledge (SAP preferred)

• Structured, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused approach
• Strong communication skills and ability to operate at pace

• We recognise the importance of flexibility and supporting our employees to perform at their best.
• Hybrid working - typically 1-2 days in the office
• A culture that actively supports work-life balance and flexibility
• The opportunity to shape and develop the role
• Clear career progression opportunities within a global organisation
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Exposure to a large, international business

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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.