Director Financial Planning and Analysis Americas

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior finance professional at Emerson based in Florham Park NJ! Emerson is a fortune 500 Global business that offers a 41 work schedule a dedication to a diverse workforce and generous benefits.

Reporting to the Discrete Automation Americas CFO the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis Americas is a key member of Emersons Finance organization driving the budgeting forecasting longterm financial planning and strategic business analyses for the Americas financial teams. The role coordinates financial analysis modeling forecasting and reporting efforts to ensure efficient financial operations. The role is also involved in strategy development and offers analytical support for decision making and investment opportunities that improve the performance of the business.

The role has strong visibility and connectivity throughout the entire Americas regional organization and provides a tremendous opportunity for a candidate seeking to elevate their career within Emerson and gain exposure to senior management across the company.

Ready to make your mark and embark on an exciting journey with us We cant wait to hear from you!

In this Role Your Responsibilities Will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Discrete Group level CFO and have a strong collaboration with the Discrete Group executive team
• Own the monthly quarterly and annual financial planning and reporting processes delivering comprehensive actionable and insightful analyses that drive business impact for the Discrete Group $0.8B) including ASCO Topworx PFC C & S SOLA Afag Canada and Latin America.
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue cost of sales and volume / price / mix analyses operating expenses trade working capital cash flows capital expenditures headcount etc.
• Lead the production of presentation material and required schedules for POR Meetings Presidents Councils Financial Reviews Profit Reviews Value Creation Conferences etc.
• Own and lead the new Americas profit review cycle developing longterm financial and operational forecasts for each worldarea culminating in the creation of the global profit review plan
• Partner with crossfunctional leaders to navigate market cycles by driving and implementing the Emerson management process
• Lead a highperforming finance team that meets the needs and requirements of the business while collaborating across the organization functionally and geographically to improve processes and drive performance
• Serve as the primary business contact for Finance transformational projects ensuring detailed communication and alignment across collaborators
• Work with internal and external consultants for strategic organizational projects including acquisition targets rooftop/footprint projects organizational structures gotomarket sales channel strategy capital investment plans and other transformational projects
  

Who You Are:

You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and partners. You view talent development as an organizational imperative.You are diligent for developmental assignments both inside and outside own workgroup. You use financial analysis to generate evaluate and act on strategic options and opportunities. You identify and supervise key financial indicators to gauge performance identify trends and suggest strategies that can impact results.

For This Role You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree in business administration finance accounting or related field
• Relevant years of progressive experience in a large multinational company commensurate with the level of this position.
• Proven experience in a Financial Planning and Analysis leadership role
• Good understanding of systems and technologies
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with Management Reporting Tools (i.e. Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Hyperion Planning tools FCC EPM etc.
• Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong business partnering and interpersonal skills
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship name and in the future. We will not be providing sponsorship.
  

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• 5 years of progressive experience in a large multinational company
• Experience in Manufacturing
• MBA is highly valued
• CPA and/or CFA qualification a plus
  

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.

Work Authorization:

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F1 (including those with OPT or CPT) H1 H2 L1 B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible.

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