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Job details
Qualification
MBA
Job ID
75034
Job description
What you’ll do
If you desire to be part of something special, to be part of a winning team, to be part of a fun team – winning is fun. We are looking forward to hire PAFA COE Senior Manager in Pune, India. In Eaton, making our work exciting, engaging, meaningful; ensuring safety, health, wellness; and being a model of inclusion & diversity are already embedded in who we are - it’s in our values, part of our vision, and our clearly defined aspirational goals. This exciting role offers opportunity to:
Eaton Finance team is looking for a PAFA CoE Manager to support the next phase of the PAFA organization's growth and maturity.
Reporting to the PAFA CoE Leader, this role will provide dedicated ownership of strategic initiatives, process governance, transformation efforts, and capability development across the CoE.
The role is intended as a governance and transformation investment, not an additional layer of transactional supervision.
As the PAFA CoE evolves beyond its initial centralization phase, increasing complexity across process standardization, controls, automation, compliance, stakeholder management, and future expansion requires focused leadership capacity.
This position will help advance key Finance priorities, including centralization, governance, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement, while supporting accurate accounting, strong stakeholder partnerships, and the continued maturity and scalability of the PAFA CoE.
Coaches and develops future leaders, building succession strength and organizational capability.
Identifies skill gaps and implements development plans to support current and future business needs
Champions CI, automation, and digital transformation to enhance effectiveness and scalability.
Creates sustainable solutions that address root causes rather than temporary fixes.
Identifies emerging risks, opportunities, and capability gaps and proactively develops solutions
Demonstrates courage to challenge existing processes and drive necessary change.
Qualifications
Requirement
CA / CMA / MBA / ACCA
Leadership Experience Required, Minimum 10+ years of people leadership experience, including leading managers, supervisors, or cross-functional teams
Strategic Leadership
Ability to translate organizational strategy into executable plans and measurable outcomes.
Demonstrates enterprise thinking by balancing operational priorities, governance requirements, and long-term organizational objectives
Change & Transformation Leadership
Proven ability to lead large-scale transformation initiatives across functions, regions, and stakeholder groups.
Drives organizational change through influence, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
Governance & Decision Making
Establishes accountability, governance disciplines, and performance management mechanisms.
Exercises sound judgment in resolving complex accounting, compliance, operational, and stakeholder challenges.
Stakeholder Leadership
Builds trusted partnerships with Regional Controllership, Plant Finance, Operations, Corporate Accounting, and IT leadership.
Influences decisions and drives alignment across organizations without direct authority.
Effectively communicates complex topics to senior leadership and diverse stakeholder groups.
Organizational Capability Building
Develops a culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Execution Excellence
Delivers results in complex, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving environments.
Effectively manages multiple strategic priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Skills
Demonstrated success leading governance, transformation, centralization, or shared services initiatives.
Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide change without direct authority.
Experience building scalable operating models, governance structures, and high-performing teams within a global organization.
Track record of delivering measurable improvements in compliance, process effectiveness, standardization, automation, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Proficient in MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
SAP or Oracle knowledge
Knowledge of business intelligence/reporting tools and electronic accounting systems.
Understanding of statutory reporting requirements and tax regulations (local and international).
Fluent Proficiency in English;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Adaptable to varying cultures and able to work under pressure.
Dealing with Ambiguity to manage dynamic business needs
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to critically think- frames problems, analyzes options, and recommends data backed actions.
Has influence - achieves outcomes through data driven, empathetic persuasion and stakeholder alignment.
Ability to quickly absorb new information, adjust thinking, and pivot effectively.
Demonstrates a strong desire to understand more, proactively seeking information to problem solve.
Proven track record in process improvement and project management.
Ability to meet deadlines and handle pressure.
Willingness to take responsibility and deliver results.
Ability to work with global and regional stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead teams, drive change, and manage multiple priorities in a complex environment
Uses data, analytics, and business insights to make informed decisions and drive performance improvements.
