EMEA Commercial Finance Operations Continuous Improvement Leader

pDo 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. /p h3What you’ll do: /h3 pThe 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. /p pThe 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. /p olliLeads Continuous Improvement Across CFOps Core Processes /li /ol pDrives Lean‑based improvement initiatives across close, forecasting, RevRec, and project finance processes /p pIdentifies root causes of inefficiency, rework, and cadence risk /p pEnsures improvements are practical, adopted, and measurable /p pImpact: CFOps execution becomes simpler, faster, and more reliable. /p olliProtects Cadence Through Process Design /li /ol pDesigns processes that withstand peak‑period pressure without heroics /p pEliminates manual workarounds that threaten close and forecast integrity /p pEnsures improvements never compromise control, auditability, or timing /p pImpact: Cadence is protected by design, not effort. /p olliPartners Across Commercial Finance Pillars on Process Enablement /li /ol pSupports BP, Deal Desk, and COE pillars where process changes improve hand‑offs and execution quality /p pClarifies interfaces, inputs, and outputs to reduce friction between pillars /p pDoes not take ownership of pillar‑specific execution or decision support /p pImpact: Cleaner hand‑offs and fewer downstream fixes. /p olliDrives Automation and System Enablement /li /ol pWorks with Finance Systems and IT to translate process improvements into system‑enabled solutions /p pReduces reliance on spreadsheets, manual reconciliations, and ad‑hoc fixes /p pEnsures solutions scale across countries and ledgers /p pImpact: Sustainable improvements embedded in systems, not people. /p olliBuilds Continuous Improvement Capability /li /ol pEstablishes Lean ways of working, tools, and mindset within CFOps and broader commercial finance community /p pCoaches teams on problem‑solving and process thinking /p pCreates a repeatable improvement pipeline rather than one‑off projects /p pImpact: Continuous improvement becomes a capability, not an initiative. /p h3Decision Rights Boundaries /h3 pOwns Continuous improvement roadmap for CFOps processes; Lean methodology and execution for process transformation /p pDoes not own Operational execution of close, forecast, or RevRec; Strategic business partnering or analytics; Deal governance or pricing decisions /p h3Qualifications: /h3 ullipBachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field /p /lilip7–10+ years of experience in finance operations, accounting, or FPA environments, with hands‑on delivery of process improvement initiatives /p /lilipProven background applying Lean / Continuous Improvement methods to financial processes (close, forecasting, accounting, or adjacent operational flows) in complex, multi‑country organisations /p /lilipStrong background in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies applied to finance processes /p /lilipHands‑on experience improving financial close, forecasting, or accounting‑adjacent processes /p /lilipUnderstanding of finance systems and data flows (e.g. SAP‑based environments) sufficient to enable automation /p /lilipAbility to translate process improvements into system and control‑compliant solutions /p /lilipStrong execution focus and pragmatism — delivers change, not frameworks /p /lilipAbility to influence without formal authority in matrix environments /p /lilipStructured, data‑driven problem‑solving mindset /p /lilipPersistence and resilience when addressing long‑standing inefficiencies /p /li /ul h3Our Offer: /h3 pBecome 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. /p pChallenging 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. /p p#LI-AD3 /p pEaton provides a competitive total rewards package based on applicable skills, knowledge, and experience, and aligned with internal and external market practices. /p pItaly - Gross annual salary range EUR 74200 – EUR /p pAll 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. /p pWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. 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