EMEA Commercial Finance Operations Continuous Improvement Leader

Do you want to work for a global company where promoting gender equality is central to our vision of creating a truly diverse and inclusive business? Where everyone matters, and everyone belongs? Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. We make what matters work.What you’ll do:The Continuous Improvement Leader is accountable for driving process simplification, standardisation, and automation across Commercial Finance Operations, ensuring that close, forecasting, revenue recognition, and project finance processes are sustainable, scalable, and cadence‑safe.The role acts as the change engine within CFOps, removing structural inefficiencies and manual work, and supporting other Commercial Finance pillars where process improvements enable better execution — without absorbing operational ownership." 1. Leads Continuous Improvement Across CFOps Core ProcessesDrives Lean‑based improvement initiatives across close, forecasting, RevRec, and project finance processesIdentifies root causes of inefficiency, rework, and cadence riskEnsures improvements are practical, adopted, and measurableImpact: CFOps execution becomes simpler, faster, and more reliable.2. Protects Cadence Through Process DesignDesigns processes that withstand peak‑period pressure without heroicsEliminates manual workarounds that threaten close and forecast integrityEnsures improvements never compromise control, auditability, or timingImpact: Cadence is protected by design, not effort.3. Partners Across Commercial Finance Pillars on Process EnablementSupports BP, Deal Desk, and COE pillars where process changes improve hand‑offs and execution qualityClarifies interfaces, inputs, and outputs to reduce friction between pillarsDoes not take ownership of pillar‑specific execution or decision supportImpact: Cleaner hand‑offs and fewer downstream fixes.4. Drives Automation and System EnablementWorks with Finance Systems and IT to translate process improvements into system‑enabled solutionsReduces reliance on spreadsheets, manual reconciliations, and ad‑hoc fixesEnsures solutions scale across countries and ledgersImpact: Sustainable improvements embedded in systems, not people.5. Builds Continuous Improvement CapabilityEstablishes Lean ways of working, tools, and mindset within CFOps and broader commercial finance communityCoaches teams on problem‑solving and process thinkingCreates a repeatable improvement pipeline rather than one‑off projectsImpact: Continuous improvement becomes a capability, not an initiative.Decision Rights & BoundariesOwns Continuous improvement roadmap for CFOps processes; Lean methodology and execution for process transformationDoes not own Operational execution of close, forecast, or RevRec; Strategic business partnering or analytics; Deal governance or pricing decisions Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field7–10+ years of experience in finance operations, accounting, or FP&A environments, with hands‑on delivery of process improvement initiativesProven background applying Lean / Continuous Improvement methods to financial processes (close, forecasting, accounting, or adjacent operational flows) in complex, multi‑country organisationsStrong background in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies applied to finance processesHands‑on experience improving financial close, forecasting, or accounting‑adjacent processesUnderstanding of finance systems and data flows (e.g. SAP‑based environments) sufficient to enable automationAbility to translate process improvements into system and control‑compliant solutionsStrong execution focus and pragmatism — delivers change, not frameworksAbility to influence without formal authority in matrix environmentsStructured, data‑driven problem‑solving mindsetPersistence and resilience when addressing long‑standing inefficienciesOur Offer:Become part of a global company whose mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of sustainable energy management technologies and services.Challenging tasks in a dynamic environment where you quickly take on responsibility and actively shape things Work-life balance through flexible working hours and a family-conscious personnel policy Structured and careful onboarding within a well-coordinated team where personal commitment and mutual helpfulness come first We act ethically. We are passionate, responsible, efficient, and transparent. We keep learning.#LI-AD3Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package based on applicable skills, knowledge, and experience, and aligned with internal and external market practices.Italy - Gross annual salary range EUR 74200 – EUR 108790All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. 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.Hiring Manager:Zoltán SzikszayRecruiter:Agnieszka DabrowskaHR Business Partner:İrem Çağrı Durman ArslantaşFunction:FinanceWork Type:HybridCareer Category:ExpertJob ID:68697Referral Program:Global ProgramLocation:Bonn, DEU, 53115Department:Finance