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Junior Finance Manager – Aldridge (also supporting Sutton-in-Ashfield)
Location: Aldridge, UK
Eaton’s Aldridge facility is a key manufacturing and assembly site within the CEAG business, specialising in the production of cable glands and supporting equipment. The site supports a broad global customer base and plays a vital role in the GEIS EMEA region. The Aldridge plant is known for its operational excellence, strong team culture, and commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in power management solutions.
What You’ll Do
As Junior Finance Manager, you will be a strategic partner to the Plant Manager and leadership team, driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. You will have full ownership of the site’s financial reporting and play a key role in shaping business decisions and strategies.
Key Responsibilities
As Junior Finance Manager, you will:
* Own the P&L and Balance Sheet for the Aldridge site, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
* Provide financial support and oversight for the Sutton-in-Ashfield site, collaborating with local teams to drive performance and ensure financial integrity.
* Partner with plant leadership to influence strategic decisions and operational improvements.
* Deliver timely, insightful financial analysis to support business reviews and performance management.
* Lead cost control initiatives, including variable cost management, SG&A, and excess & obsolete inventory.
* Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting, and business practices.
* Provide project cost and variance analysis, identifying key business drivers and recommending corrective actions.
* Support the development and execution of strategic plans through performance metrics and financial modeling.
* Collaborate with the BU central finance and FP&A teams to ensure alignment and support
Required
Qualifications and skills:
* Proven experience in a manufacturing finance environment, including standard costing.
* Strong understanding of financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
* Good opportunity to take the next step in your career
Preferred
* Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
* Familiarity with Oracle Planning tools.
* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels.
* Knowledge of SAP
Why Eaton ?
At Eaton, we’re committed to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, and sustainable. You’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous learning.
* Competitive compensation and benefits package
* Pension
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Holiday Buy in
* Cycle to work
* Exciting, impactful projects in a collaborative team environment.
* A culture that supports internal mobility and career growth.
* Access to Eaton University for continuous learning and development.
* A strong focus on employee wellbeing, safety, and work-life balance.
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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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