Global Finance Director

Emerson • Houston, TX

15h

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Global Finance Director leads
the global financial planning and analysis activities for the Actuation
Technologies business unit by working closely with the world area finance teams
and senior management.

As a Global Finance Director, you will:

Oversee the business unit financial planning & analysis function
Oversee monthly consolidation, analysis, and publication of Global financial
results and forecasts, including internal and external reporting (POR)
Lead the preparation of the planning process cycle of Financial Review,
President’s Councils, Growth Conference, Profit Review and annual Budget
Review
Lead the preparation of quarterly Board Meetings
Manage monthly Global SBU and KOB Reporting process and distribution of
reports to senior management
Report and interpret results of operations to senior management, comparing
performance to operating plans and historical results
Report and interpret financial operating data for deviations from plan
Use financial analysis and business acumen to provide decision support and/or
make tactical and strategic recommendations in a variety of financial and
non-financial areas at the business unit level
Direct the activities of the planning analysts and communications / support
to managers and executives
Recommend alternative courses of action to achieve the desired financial
results
Participate as part of the senior business unit management in the process of
plan development and evaluation of the financial impact of alternative
courses of action
Final Control liaison
Enforce procedures to help achieve efficient asset/liability management
Provide effective cash flow performance through management of trade working
capital
May perform other duties as assigned

WHO YOU ARE:

You see the big picture, constantly are imagining future scenarios, and create
strategies to sustain competitive advantage. You tackle difficult issues with
optimism and confidence. You consistently apply a business driver and
marketplace focus when prioritizing actions. You are attentive to developmental
assignments both inside and outside own workgroup. You are decisive and make
high-quality decisions, even when based on incomplete information or in the face
of uncertainty.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA and/or master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 6 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting with supervisory experience
• Strong analytical skills required for identifying and assessing business issues
• Solid presentation skills
• Strong time management skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; comfortable with interacting/presenting to all levels in the organization, including senior management

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Hyperion HFM, Oracle, and HCM, a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee the business unit financial planning & analysis function
• Oversee monthly consolidation, analysis, and publication of Global financial results and forecasts, including internal and external reporting (POR)
• Lead the preparation of the planning process cycle of Financial Review, President’s Councils, Growth Conference, Profit Review and annual Budget Review
• Lead the preparation of quarterly Board Meetings
• Manage monthly Global SBU and KOB Reporting process and distribution of reports to senior management
• Report and interpret results of operations to senior management, comparing performance to operating plans and historical results
• Report and interpret financial operating data for deviations from plan
• Use financial analysis and business acumen to provide decision support and/or make tactical and strategic recommendations in a variety of financial and non-financial areas at the business unit level
• Direct the activities of the planning analysts and communications / support to managers and executives
• Recommend alternative courses of action to achieve the desired financial results
• Participate as part of the senior business unit management in the process of plan development and evaluation of the financial impact of alternative courses of action
• Final Control liaison
• Enforce procedures to help achieve efficient asset/liability management
• Provide effective cash flow performance through management of trade working capital
• May perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees