Join Our Team at Eaton: Empowering Tomorrow, Today! 

Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. This July, we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth.

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.

A key member of the Plant leadership team and the EMEA regional finance organization, this role reports directly to the Strategy Finance Leader, EMEA and plays a critical role in driving financial performance, transparency, and strategic decision‑making across the MCB and PCBA manufacturing plants in Dubai. The position provides financial leadership to plant operations, ensures strong financial discipline, and partners closely with operational and regional leaders to improve profitability, productivity, and long‑term business performance.

• Develop and manage annual costing cycles, planning cycles, budgets, financial forecasts, and performance reporting. Ensure business plans are aligned with end to end (E2E) financial objectives and available resources.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Plant Manager by providing insights on the financial implications of operating strategies
• Track financial performance versus forecasts and budgets. Analyze variances to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Identify and assess financial risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure financial strategies align with corporate objectives and support the plant in navigating financial challenges.
• Take a leading and coordinating role in working closely with Zone Controlling/Accounting, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and HR. Understand stakeholder needs and provide tailored financial insights to support decision making.
• Monitor revenue recognition, cost allocations, and margin performance to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Establish, control, and maintain robust product costing systems for inventory valuation and cost estimation, including annual standard cost updates and manufacturing tariff calculations.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate financial data for accuracy, consistency, and transparency. Maintain the integrity of financial reports prepared by the plant.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain a strong system of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity and propriety of financial transactions. Recommend improvements and ensure compliance with corporate policies, including SOX requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and standardization of on site financial and operational processes

• Bachelor’s Degree of Finance, Accounting, Business or similar areas, Master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to drive cost reduction projects and improve plant productivity
• Proficient with SAP, Oracle Planning, and other finance IT systems, including planning and data/business warehouse tools. Experience with Power BI is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP reporting requirements and the SOX control framework

• Hands-on attitude with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Independent, proactive, and capable of handling end-to-end responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a leadership track record.
• Ability to build relationships and support management needs.
• Analytical skills and an unbiased approach to tasks.
• Effective at managing through influence in a complex, matrixed environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in 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 

Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city known for its modern architecture, luxurious lifestyle, and rich cultural heritage. Living and working in Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class amenities, a safe environment, and a thriving expatriate community. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world’s most exciting cities.
Ready to make a difference? Join Eaton’s Dubai Team and be part of a company shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing and power management!

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.

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