Finance Lead

Eaton; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace leader in Wimborne is seeking a Site Finance Lead to provide financial leadership and drive continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, five years of accounting or finance experience, and strong business partnering skills. This role involves analyzing financial data, supporting decision-making, and managing costs. Candidates should be motivated, analytical, and able to communicate financial concepts effectively. Competitive compensation and a dynamic environment await the successful applicant.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of accounting or finance experience; 2 years of data analytics experience is preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and business partnering skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate financial concepts to non‑financial professionals.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and performance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Provide financial insights to support operational decision‑making.
• Monitor key performance indicators and operational metrics.

Skills

Financial acumen

Business partnering

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Tools

Financial modeling software

Accounting software

Job description

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Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting‑edge air‑to‑air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air‑to‑air and air‑to‑ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub‑Systems.

With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world’s leading provider of air‑to‑air refuelling systems, offering fifth‑generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide.

Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air‑to‑air refuelling supplier on the global stage.

What You’ll Do

Eaton’s Aerospace Group is currently seeking a Site Finance Lead within its Mission Systems Division (MSD) to work in Wimborne, UK and support our Wimborne (WIM) Operations, which includes both our Wimborne and Crewkerne Facilities.

About The Role

This position is based in a fast‑paced plant environment that supports Eaton’s global business and operations that uses different applications for financial accounting and reporting. This position provides financial leadership to the manufacturing locations, serving as a business partner and as a change agent to drive plant continuous improvement actions and to achieve overall plant targets. This role connects finance processes with operations, providing guidance, drive actions, and financial insights to ensure operational strategies and decisions will lead to the expected results.

• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data and performance metrics related to the operations to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Drives accountability for results and defining key performance metrics together with business leaders
• Decision Support: Provide financial insights and analysis to support operational decision‑making, such as evaluating capital deployment opportunities or new projects
• Driving initiatives (including CAPEX and WORKING CAPITAL) and influence changes: ensure productivity improvements and growth in areas such as operational excellence, continuous improvement, quality and supply chain management
• Collaborative Planning: Work closely with the business team to develop action plans, strategies, and initiatives based on financial insights. Drive and monitor the implementation of the plans
• Financial Modeling: Create financial models to assess the impact of various scenarios on operational performance
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks within the operations and propose mitigation strategies
• Performance Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to evaluate performance against targets
• Cost Management: Monitor and manage operational costs to achieve efficiency and cost‑reduction while maintaining quality

What You'll Do - Cont.

• Inventory Management: Implement Inventory control actions and initiatives to maximize operational profitability while maximizing cash
• Forecasting: lead the main financial processes for the site, these forecasts and profit plan
• Cost Accounting: Analyze and interpret financial data related to the costs incurred by a company during its operations with the primary objective to provide valuable insights to management, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding cost efficiency, pricing strategies, and overall financial performance
• Talent Management: Builds organizational capability through successful hiring, talent development, and succession planning in the business. The Site Finance Lead will continually raise the bar on their team performance and find creative and meaningful ways to build the skills within their function to help lead premiere performance
• Fosters an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement
• Work with and support other Finance team members within the MSD organization

Interim Job Requirements

• Finance Transformation: Play an active role in leading the WIM finance team through Finance Transformation activities through transition of responsibilities into the Operating for Growth Structure
• Champion the finance culture changes at the plant level, aiding the finance team to operate as business partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of five (5) years accounting or finance experience; 2 years of data analytics experience is preferred
• Strong financial acumen and business partnering skills
• Strong Leadership Skills

Soft Skills

• Ability to understand and communicate financial concepts to non‑financial professionals
• Detail‑oriented with effective organization and time management skills
• Highly motivated, highly analytical and self‑starter

Skills

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in Accounting/Finance role within a relevant engineering/manufacturing/services company
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrable experience of implementing process improvement/lean processes within a business
• UK MoD & US DoD Contracts knowledge – highly desirable (in relevant Sectors)

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods, and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

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.