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Global FP&A Manager
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Global FP&A Manager oversees financial planning and analysis for the Actuation Technologies (ACT) business unit globally. This role partners with World Area finance teams and senior leadership to deliver financial insights, evaluate business performance, and support strategic decision-making.
As a Global FP&A Manager, you will:
- 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 that communicate 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.
Who You Are
You are a results-driven finance professional with strong analytical, strategic, and leadership skills. You translate complex financial data into actionable business insights, build effective cross-functional partnerships, and manage competing priorities in a global environment. You take ownership of deliverables, communicate effectively with senior leadership, and embrace technology and continuous improvement to enhance FP&A efficiency and effectiveness.
Required Education, Experience and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA certification and/or a master’s degree preferred.
- 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, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and hands-on approach, with the ability to work independently and drive solutions.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with Power BI, Hyperion HFM, and Oracle preferred.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Our Culture & Commitment to You At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. 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.
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WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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