Overview
In this role, you will drive continuous improvement across CFOps to simplify, standardize, and automate finance processes. You’ll act as the change engine, removing inefficiencies and enabling scalable, cadence-safe close, forecasting, RevRec, and project finance activities. Working with cross-functional pillars, you will design robust processes, enable automation, and build a lasting capability for ongoing improvement. You’ll join a mission-driven, inclusive company delivering impactful energy management solutions.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working hours
- family-conscious personnel policy
- hybrid work
- structured onboarding
- ethical, responsible culture
- opportunity to shape energy management solutions
Responsibilities
- Lead Lean-based improvements across core CFOps processes (close, forecasting, RevRec, project finance) and identify root causes of inefficiency and cadence risk
- Design processes resilient to peak periods and eliminate manual workarounds while maintaining control and auditability
- Collaborate with BP, Deal Desk, and COE to improve handoffs and execution quality; clarify interfaces between pillars
- Drive automation and system enablement by partnering with Finance Systems and IT to translate processes into scalable, system-based solutions
- Build Continuous Improvement capability by establishing Lean practices, coaching teams, and creating a repeatable improvement pipeline
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 7–10+ years in finance operations, accounting, or FP&A with hands-on process improvement delivery
- Proven experience applying Lean / Six Sigma to financial processes in complex, multi-country setups
- Hands-on experience improving financial close, forecasting, or accounting-adjacent processes
- Understanding of finance systems and data flows (SAP-based environments) to enable automation
- Ability to translate process improvements into system and control-compliant solutions
- Strong execution focus and pragmatism; able to deliver change rather than just frameworks
- Ability to influence without formal authority in matrix environments
- Structured, data-driven problem-solving mindset
- Persistence and resilience in addressing long-standing inefficiencies
- influencing without formal authority
- coaching and mentoring teams
- structured problem-solving
- Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
- Process design and automation
- Finance systems and data flows (SAP-based environments)
EMEA Commercial Finance Operations Continuous Improvement Leader in Slough employer: Eaton Corporation
Eaton is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, encouraging innovation and collaboration across its diverse teams. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to numerous development opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge Data Center solutions in a thriving EMEA market. Join us to be part of a company that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in a global environment.
