Commercial Finance Manager at Eaton

What you’ll do:

• In this role, you act as the financial co‑pilot of the South African business, partnering closely with the Country Sales Manager (Emerging Market Zone) and senior stakeholders across functions. You are a core member of the local leadership team and a key link between Finance and the business.
• You will elevate commercial decision‑making through insight, discipline, and forward‑looking analysis—while continuously improving how finance supports the organization.

Main missions:

Be a strategic finance partner

• Act as a trusted advisor to the South Africa country leadership team
• Co‑pilot country performance, driving profitable and sustainable growth
• Provide real‑time financial guidance to support strategic and commercial decisions
• Support pricing actions, commercial deals, and investment opportunities with strong financial insight
• Assess and advise on business and financial risks, clearly communicating impact

Drive commercial insight & performance

• Own margin, profitability, and performance analytics for the country
• Deliver clear, value‑adding insights and commentary for monthly reporting
• Lead finance input into annual profit plans and rolling forecasts
• Perform pricing and project profitability analysis, including benchmarking and market assessments

Lead improvement & value creation

• Build and develop a high‑performing, value‑focused finance team
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and ways of working
• Support SAP implementation and enhance data quality and business insights
• Lead or contribute to strategic and ad‑hoc projects at country and zone level
• Act as a board member of the local entity when required

What we're looking for
Experience & education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 7–10 years of experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering roles
• Proven experience working closely with senior leadership in a commercial environment

Technical & analytical skills

• Strong SAP expertise (minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience)
• Data‑savvy with strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities
• Solid understanding of pricing, margins, profitability, and forecasting

Core competencies

• Strong business partnering and influencing skills
• High commercial acumen and strategic mindset
• Learning agility and adaptability in a changing environment
• Strong ethical standards, transparency, and integrity

What we offer

• A high‑impact, visible role with direct access to country leadership and real influence on business outcomes
• The opportunity to operate as a true strategic finance partner, not just a reporting function
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values integrity, transparency, and strong business partnerships
• Exposure to senior leadership, board‑level topics, and strategic decision‑making
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including access to global tools, systems, and finance best practices
• A supportive environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and ownership
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the South African market
• The chance to build a long‑term career within a global organization with opportunities for growth and mobility