Summary
Eaton is hiring an FP&A Analyst to support its E33 manufacturing plant in Dubai, UAE. Reporting to the Plant Finance Manager, the role covers budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost and operational analysis, and capital investment evaluations. The analyst will partner with cross-functional teams and support internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit standards. Applicants should have at least 3 years of finance experience, including 2 years supporting manufacturing, and hands-on SAP experience; advanced Excel is also required. Eaton offers a hybrid worktime model.
The posting
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Dubai serves as a strategic hub for Eaton’s Middle East operations, bringing together commercial, engineering, manufacturing, and support teams within a globally connected business environment. Building on more than 40 years in the region, Eaton recently announced the development of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, reinforcing our long‑term investment in growth, collaboration, and capability building.
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.
We are seeking an experienced FP&A Analyst with SAP to join our Middle East Team in Dubai, UAE.
What you’ll do:
- Reporting to the Plant Finance Manager, the FP&A Analyst supports financial planning, forecasting, reporting and operational analysis for the E33 manufacturing plant. The role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, HR and Accounting teams to provide financial insights, support decision making and drive business performance.
- Support the manufacturing plant's budgeting, forecasting, profit planning and financial reporting processes.
- Analyze financial and operational performance, identifying key drivers, risks and improvement opportunities.
- Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory, productivity, margins and working capital performance to support business decisions.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, HR and Accounting teams to provide financial insights and drive performance improvements.
- Support capital investment evaluations, cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement programs through financial analysis.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, SOX requirements and audit standards.
- Utilize SAP, Excel and reporting tools to deliver timely, accurate and actionable financial information to plant leadership.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of progressive finance experience within a multinational organization.
- 2+ years of experience supporting a manufacturing environment.
Skills:
- Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), cost controlling, plant finance, or operational finance.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams including Operations, Supply Chain and Accounting.
- Hands-on experience with SAP-based reporting and analysis is required.
- Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
- Manufacturing finance concepts including cost analysis, inventory management, variance analysis and operational performance metrics.
- Knowledge of standard costing and manufacturing key performance indicators (KPIs).
- SAP proficiency, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.
- Power BI or similar business intelligence and reporting tools is an advantage.
- Understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements and SOX principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Business partnering and stakeholder management capability.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and multicultural environment.
- High level of ownership, accountability and attention to detail.
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities.
- Data-driven decision-making capability.
What we offer you:
- Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry
- Work in a company that is commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability
- Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system
- Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide
- Strong, agile and diverse team locally and globally
- Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools
- Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans
- Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding
- Balance your work and life with a hybrid worktime model
Dubai is an internationally connected city that offers strong professional opportunities within a truly global environment. Living and working in Dubai means being part of a diverse, forward‑looking business community, supported by modern infrastructure, excellent connectivity, and a well‑established expatriate ecosystem.
At Eaton, employees based in Dubai are part of a stable, well‑governed organization that brings together global teams, clear ways of working, and the flexibility needed to support both performance and long‑term career development.
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