Finance Manager

Emerson•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Global FP&A Manager oversees financial planning and analysis for Emerson’s Actuation Technologies (ACT) business unit globally. Reporting 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 position leads planning and review processes, analyzes business results, develops forecasts and financial models, prepares executive reporting, and supports financial controls and process improvement. It also leads and develops finance team members and responds to ad hoc management requests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 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, with 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 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.