Eaton’s Finance Early Talent Leadership Development Program offers a unique opportunity to kick-start your international career in finance. Eaton, a global energy management leader With revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, is dedicated to making energy safer, more efficient, and sustainable. With 92,000 employees serving customers in over 180 countries, we are committed to improving quality of life and protecting the environment.
Through structured rotational assignments across multiple business areas and countries, you will build a strong foundation in finance, develop leadership capabilities, and prepare for future leadership roles within Eaton. You’ll benefit from hands-on experience, leadership development training, personal coaching, and networking opportunities with senior leaders across the organization.
Ready to make a real impact and accelerate your career? Join us to tackle real-world challenges alongside Eaton leaders. Upload your most recent CV to apply. Recruitment starts in February 2026, and the program begins in September 2026.
Program duration: Two years.
Rotations:
1st Year: Two six-month assignments in Operations and Specialty Finance roles
2nd Year: One 12-month assignment in Financial Planning & Analysis or Commercial Finance
Examples of roles within the Program: Accounting & Tax, Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Manufacturing/Plant Controlling, Product Line Controlling, Commercial or Supply Chain Management Finance - depending on the country and business unit you will focus on.
Locations & mobility:
- During Year 1, you will be based at one of our hiring locations in Germany (Bonn) and Romania (Sărbi).
- For Year 2, you will relocate to a different country to complete your final rotation. Second-year assignments are available in the following countries: Germany, France, Austria, the Netherlands, and Hungary.
- International mobility is a core part of the program and is designed to broaden your professional and cultural experience. Relocation support will be provided in line with Eaton’s mobility policies.
- Must currently possess or will have obtained a bachelor's degree in business with a major in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management or Analytics from an accredited institution by August 2026. A master's degree in these fields is also preferred.
- Work or internship experience is a plus (up to 2 years of experience).
- Effective communication.
- Proactivity and curiosity.
- Ability to learn fast and take challenging tasks.
- Desire to build a leadership career in a multinational company.
- Flexibility to relocate within the EMEA region during the program.
- 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 with commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability.
- Comprehensive support throughout the relocation process, both during and after the program, tailored to your rotation.
- Exclusive learning curriculum designed to bolster your leadership skills. During the program, you will attend 20 training sessions focused on developing key skills, such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, career management and self-presentation.
- Annual Early Talent Conference and other events to expand your network within Eaton by connecting with senior leaders and fellow participants on key topics – from sustainability and diversity to team management and business development.
- Strong, agile, and diverse team locally and globally.
- Hybrid worktime model for balancing your work and life.
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