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

Qualifications:

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)

Skills:

Structured, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused approach

Strong communication skills and ability to operate at pace

What we offer:

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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