Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Emerson•Cranberry Township, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager based in its Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania office. The manager will lead the Global Financial Planning & Analysis team and oversee financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and decision support for the business unit. Working with global, cross-functional leaders, the role turns business performance data into actionable insights that support strategic decisions, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. The position leads budgeting and planning processes, develops financial models and scenario analyses, and provides reporting and analysis to management. It also drives improvements to planning processes and tools, supports new product business cases, and leads and develops finance team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or relevant experience in lieu of education.
At least 6 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, finance business partnering, financial analysis, or a similar area.
Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and strong financial acumen.
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, management reporting, and business performance evaluation.
Detail-oriented approach and strong leadership skills, with experience leading teams, projects, or complex planning processes.
Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate professionally and concisely with all levels of management.
Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Advanced business system knowledge, including Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience working with PowerBI.
Familiarity with AI, automation, and advanced analytics concepts.

Responsibilities

Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
Provide financial data and ad hoc analysis to management at all levels within the business unit and Emerson.
Partner with world area finance, operations, supply chain, R&D, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to improve forecast accuracy and identify risks and opportunities.
Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support business decisions.
Prepare executive-level reports and presentations that communicate insights, business impacts, and recommended actions.
Analyze and communicate monthly and quarterly business performance, including key drivers and business impacts.
Drive continuous improvement through process standardization, automation, and enhanced use of planning, ERP, and business intelligence tools.
Lead and develop finance team members, promoting accountability, process improvement, and knowledge sharing.
Support the new product development process by reviewing business cases and guiding stakeholders.