Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Emerson•Marshalltown, IA

About The Position

Based in Marshalltown, Iowa, the Financial Analyst supports the North America planning and forecasting process and provides financial oversight and analysis for Nuclear and other strategic commercial projects. The role partners with Project Management, Sales, Finance, and Operations to monitor project performance from global pursuit and quotation through shipment and collection. It helps business leaders understand project profitability, financial risks, opportunities, and forecasted results, while ensuring project expectations are accurately reflected in the appropriate financial plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Two to five years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, project analysis, or a related business function.
Strong financial analytical skills and understanding of project economics, cost analysis, forecasting, and profitability drivers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Ability to interpret financial data and translate detailed findings into clear business insights and recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with Finance, Project Management, Sales, Operations, and all levels of management.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, persistence, and follow-through.
Ability to build effective working relationships across functions, business units, and global teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle or other enterprise financial and project-tracking systems.
Hyperion Financial Management experience.
Data analytics and financial visualization skills.
Experience preparing financial summaries and recommendations for management.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial results, forecasts, and performance drivers for Flow Controls North America.
Coordinate and support budgets, forecasts, and the North America world-area planning process.
Provide financial oversight for assigned Nuclear and commercial projects from pursuit and quotation through shipment and collection.
Monitor project costs, scheduled shipment dates, forecasted revenue, expected profitability, cash flow considerations, and overall financial performance.
Ensure project forecasts and expected profitability are complete, accurate, and appropriately reflected in the relevant world-area Plan of Record.
Analyze project cost information from Oracle and other applicable business systems, including identifying costs that may not be captured in primary systems.
Prepare timely financial updates for management regarding project status, profitability, risks, and opportunities.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis to support business decisions.
Facilitate communication among Sales, Project Management, Finance, Operations, and other relevant functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.