Finance Manager

Emerson • Houston, TX

9d

About The Position

The Global FP&A Manager oversees financial planning and analysis for the Actuation Technologies (ACT) business unit globally and reports to the Finance Director. The role partners with World Area finance teams and senior leadership to deliver financial insights, evaluate business performance, and support strategic decision-making.

The successful candidate is a results-driven finance professional with strong analytical, strategic, and leadership skills. They translate complex financial data into actionable business insights, build cross-functional partnerships, manage competing priorities in a global environment, take ownership of deliverables, communicate effectively with senior leadership, and embrace technology and continuous improvement to enhance FP&A efficiency and effectiveness.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least six years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, or financial reporting, including supervisory or team leadership experience. CPA certification and/or a master’s degree is preferred. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, or financial reporting, including supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and performance management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated, hands-on approach, with the ability to work independently and drive solutions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification and/or a master’s degree.
• Experience with Power BI, Hyperion HFM, and Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Partner with World Area and group-level finance leadership to coordinate and consolidate financial plans, forecasts, and analyses.
• Lead key financial planning and review processes, including the President’s Operations Report (POR), Financial Review, President’s Councils, Value Creation Conference, Profit Review, and annual Budget Review.
• Analyze and report monthly and quarterly business performance, identifying key drivers, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to evaluate business performance and support strategic decisions.
• Prepare accurate, timely executive reports and presentations communicating key financial results and insights.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Accounting, and other cross-functional teams to improve financial reporting accuracy and business performance.
• Manage the finance calendar and ensure timely, accurate completion of planning and reporting deliverables.
• Monitor compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and financial controls, supporting effective asset and liability management.
• Drive process improvement and automation using tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, and other AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead and develop finance team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Respond to ad hoc management requests with timely financial analysis and actionable recommendations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Recognition
• Flexible time off plans
• Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
• Vacation leave
• Holiday leave
• Mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities
• Flexible, competitive benefits plans addressing physical, mental, financial, and social needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager