Assistant Management Accountant

Eaton Cwmbran

This role is 12 month maternity cover.

About Eaton

Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

We are more than just a power management company; we are committed to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability. You will be part of a global team committed to delivering on our brand promise: "Make what matters work". We pride ourselves on building a culture that reflects our shared goals, beliefs, and attitudes.

We are ethical - We are passionate - We are responsible - We are efficient - We are transparent - We are learning. We are EATON!

What you’ll do:

This role is responsible for the co-ordination of business unit financial and performance reporting, ensuring that financial records are accurately maintained. Utilise accounting information to support the management team to establish and execute business improvement opportunities/cost efficiencies. The post holder will have strong communication skills with the ability to confidently discuss financial information via conference call/web conference where necessary. The post holder will have the ability to work at high intensity with minimal guidance to deliver accurate and meaningful reports/results to key stakeholders.

• Responsibility for the finance function coordinating & supplying business partnering support to the UK Fire & Security entities including, but not limited to:
• Take full responsibility for the assigned month end close processes; working in collaboration with business partners and in line with divisional reporting timetables to populate management reporting systems during the appropriate reporting windows (Journal Posting, Backdata, CONC, Variances).
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis for the assigned business unit(s) and account codes, including full analysis and supporting documentation for all balances.
• Responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate submission of statutory returns (Tax packs and National Statistics).
• Leading internal/external audits of assigned business unit(s) to provide auditors with the relevant information they require to be able to complete their objectives.
• Leading the annual physical inventory count process.
• Assist in the development of improved systems and processes and specifically lead the enhancement of assigned business unit(s) P&L, balance sheet and performance reporting to provide a more accurate and in-depth view of results, forecast and key drivers.
• E&O Analysis & predictions for forthcoming month and forward looking.
• Lead forecasting analysis and calls, with the aim of providing an accurate and timely submission to division each week.
• Adhoc creation of manual invoices, credits and reports as requested by business partners.
• Production of monthly sales scorecards to allow business partners to understand and interpret prior month performance.
• Working collaboratively with several COE to provide/obtain necessary information (GFSS, Order Management, Material Planning).
• Implementing a strong financial control environment within a multiple ledger business, whilst providing timely and accurate financial information to key business stakeholders.
• Work proactively with senior personnel to highlight and evaluate potential opportunities for business/process improvements on a continual basis.

Qualifications:

• High calibre part qualified CIMA/ACCA with industry experience.
• 5 Years of relevant experience.

Skills:

• Oracle and SAP. Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to work under pressure. Strong analytical skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team.
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion whenever possible.
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program; it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.