Eaton's Electrical sector is currently seeking a Finance Manager. This on-site position that is based out of our Airdrie, AB location and offers benefits from day one.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $90,000 - 115,000 plus bonus.

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.

Drive Financial Leadership and Operational Excellence Across Western Canada:

Are you ready to make a measurable impact? In this role, you'll be the financial leader for our Airdrie, AB Plant, while also providing strategic oversight for the Edmonton Power Centre and Pass-Thru ledgers within our Canadian finance division.

As a trusted business partner and change agent, you'll collaborate closely with operations and supply chain teams to shape decisions that deliver results. Your insights will guide strategies, optimize performance, and drive continuous improvement-helping us achieve ambitious plant targets and operational excellence.

This is more than a finance role-it's an opportunity to influence the future of our business, connect financial strategy with real-world operations, and lead initiatives that make a difference every day.

Who we are: Our team is dedicated to improving lives and protecting the environment through our intelligent power management products and solutions. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential and where you can help us reach ours.

Our commitment: We're not just about business; we're about making a difference. Our team is dedicated to improving lives and safeguarding the environment through our products and services.

What you'll do?

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making, including evaluating capital deployment opportunities and resource prioritization.
• Lead capital planning and deployment to address short-, medium-, and long-term needs of the business, ensuring prioritization and allocation based on business needs and cash flow.
• Coordinate profit plans and forecasts for key operational metrics and manufacturing costs.

Operational Performance & Productivity

• Analyze financial data and performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement; define KPIs with operational leaders and drive accountability for results.
• Drive productivity through operational excellence, supply chain optimization, and effective budget management within the region.
• Monitor and manage operational costs to achieve efficiency and cost reduction while maintaining quality standards.
• Implement inventory control measures to maximize profitability and cash flow.

Collaboration & Organizational Development

• Work closely with operations teams to develop strategies and action plans based on financial insights; monitor implementation and ensure alignment with KPIs.
• Build organizational capability at two sites by leading talent development, succession planning, and organizational design initiatives.

Risk Management & Financial Modeling

• Create financial models to assess the impact of various scenarios on operational performance.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks within operations through proactive strategies.

Transformation & Best Practices

• Guide Finance Transformation initiatives at various sites, including change management and implementing best practices to enhance operational performance.

Qualifications:

Basic Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a business/ finance focus.
• Minimum 5-8 years of accounting management/controllership experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience working in an operations/manufacturing environment.
• Must be authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Holder of or pursuing a professional accounting designation CPA (CMA, CGA, CA, CFA).
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX).
• Minimum of 5 years of data analytics.
• 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.

What makes you successful in this role?

Success in this role comes from combining strong financial expertise with exceptional communication and collaboration skills. You'll leverage advanced Excel proficiency and analytical abilities to deliver accurate insights, while effectively translating complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders. Building strong relationships with key managers and remote teams is essential, as is providing timely, practical business advice. The ability to prioritize tasks, manage time in a matrix environment, and solve problems proactively will set you apart. Regular interaction with manufacturing teams-including shop floor visits-ensures you understand operations firsthand and can align financial strategies with business realities.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click Benefits at Eaton Canada / Avantages sociaux chez Eaton Canada for more detail. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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