Project Accounting - Finance Business Partner

What You’ll Do

This position is responsible for supporting the project accounting CoE of R&D costs of Eaton’s engineering research & development. Business partnering with program management to analyze and report cost drivers and spend activities on engineering. Responsibilities include setting up and running the entire project accounting process flow covering initiation, budget, administration, allocations, maintenance and analytics and reports using project accounting software, time tracking systems, portfolio management system (Pro-PM) and financial accounting (Oracle, SAP) & reporting system (EPCBS, Encore). This position will ensure that the tracking, reporting, and forecasting of Gross R&D and program expenses is completed monthly. Will work with the program managers and business finance to understand all changes.

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• Roll out project accounting in various divisions/business with PMO and business finance team
• Project accounting integration with resource management & time tracking systems developing rate-cards based on services provided, expertise, location, etc. Materials, such as third-party costs or pass-through expenses
• Be Project accounting gatekeeper i.e. financial transactions related to a project including costs, billing or cost recharge and revenue are being created, mapped and accounted appropriately by engineering finance/ business finance /shared services. Ensure costs as per Project Accounting system reconcile to financial accounting system
• Support project managers, engineering and finance leadership with Project control i.e. manage deviations from project plan mitigating impact on project’s bottom line, delivering cost savings during all phases of the project
• Develop and publish Simplified, Specific Reports in discussion with PMO including key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Monitor and communicate the project & program management spend and provide with interpretation of variances from plan, forecast, or baseline targets.
• Prepare regular reports on all major programs ensure these are reviewed and approved by management
• Business partner with program managers to control costs, mitigate risks and manage the budget; Analyze operational and financial data to indicate R&D spend effectiveness
• Develop and implement operational and financial tools/metrics to measure R&D spend impact and effectiveness
• Assist in the preparation of strategic plans, annual profit plans, and monthly rolling forecasts for all major programs and for the Gross R&D budget within a portfolio of plants and programs.
• Assist Engineering and Program Management in the identification of financial risks and developing mitigation plans."
  
  
  

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and concepts
• Proficient level of data analysis and accounting reconciliation skills
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems to include word processing, spreadsheet software and integrated ERP / accounting systems (i.e. Oracle/SAP, Excel, Vision Software, Word, Power point, Power BI, Office 365 etc.)"
  
  
  

• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently within a matrixed organizational structure across different time zones with a minimal level of supervision.
• Proven change management and problem-solving skills, influencing without authority
• Strong financial and analytical competence as well as planning and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and deadline-orientated focus"