Group Leader – Business Unit FP&A

Emerson; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Pune seeks a Group Leader for the Global FP&A COE. You will lead a 30+ member FP&A team across MEA and APAC, driving insights, accuracy, and scalable processes.

The role requires 15+ years in FP&A, strong leadership, and US GAAP knowledge. You will collaborate with Techno Hub and BU leaders to standardize and automate FP&A functions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years FP&A experience with demonstrated business partnering and leadership.
• Hands-on in ERP, MS Office, and reporting tools.
• Advanced understanding of Accounting Principles and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A organization of 30+ professionals across MEA & APAC.
• Hire, lead, and coach the team with high-quality service.
• Set up and drive BU group-level objectives within COE.
• Drive performance management, training & development.
• Drive continuous process improvement in FP&A workflows.
• Conduct whitespace analysis of BU support coverage.
• Standardize, automate, and scale FP&A processes.
• Lead month-end close escalation resolution with accurate reporting.
• Support COE standardization and automation with Techno Hub & Automation team.
• Plan, monitor, and govern Group cost budgets; liaison for charge per head.

Skills

FP&A Leadership

ERP experience

MS Office

Strategic Thinking

Self-starter

Stakeholder Mgmt

Leadership CA/CMA

US GAAP

Communication Skills

Oracle/Hyperion

Power BI

Education

Chartered Accountant

CMA

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion Financial Management

Power BI

Job description

Group Leader – Business Unit FP&A

Job Summary

If you are an experienced Finance Leader, Emerson has an exciting role for you! We are looking for a Group Manager to work with our Global FP&A COE in Pune.

We value autonomy, self-reliance, fast movers, a passion for robust and ability to maintained quality of financial reporting.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Leading a high-performing Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) organization of 30+ professionals (including high performing and dynamic Team Leads), delivering strategic finance support across multiple Business Units in the MEA and Asia Pacific World Areas
• Hiring, leading, and coaching the team, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Setting up and driving Business Unit Group level objectives within COE
• Driving performance management, training & development of the team in line with organizational goals
• Drive continuous process improvement culture within group
• Conduct a comprehensive whitespace analysis of Business Unit (BU) support activities to identify any gaps, omissions, or inconsistencies in support coverage across specific BUs.
• Driving operational excellence through the standardization, automation, and continuous improvement of FP&A processes, building scalable capabilities that support expanding business needs across MEA and Asia Pacific World Areas.
• Lead the resolution of financial reporting and analysis escalations during month-end close, ensuring stakeholders receive accurate, timely, and decision-ready financial information while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and control.
• Supporting FP&A COE standardization and automation drive by collaborating with Techno Hub and Automation team and liaising with BU analysts and BU finance leaders
• Own the planning, monitoring, and governance of the Group's cost budgets; act as the key liaison for Finance Leadership on questions related to charge per head out of COE; and partner with the Accounting team to facilitate accurate and timely invoicing and financial processing of services out of COE for the group.

Who You Are:

You promote high visibility of shared contributions to goals. You quickly and significantly take action in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You actively seek input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions. You handle the risk that comes with moving forward when the outcome is not certain.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Finance leader with minimum 15 year of work experience in FP&A Domain having proven skills of business partnering and leading people
• Hands on experience in ERP, MS Office, and reporting tools
• Strategic thinking ability and driving results with high collaboration standards
• Self-starter, suggesting and implementing improvements to the processes.
• Managing stakeholders, Situational adaptability, Manages complexities & Manages ambiguity.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant, CMA or any other professional qualification in finance
• Proven leadership skills of a dynamic group of professionals including Chartered accountants and CMA’s
• Advanced understanding of Accounting Principles and US GAAP
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
• System Knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion Financial Management
• Power BI or related presentation tools

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Our Offer to You:

By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do.

Emerson's compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive within the industry and local labor markets . We also offer a comprehensive medical and insurance coverage to meet the needs of our employees.

We are committed to creating a global workplace that supports diversity, equity and embraces inclusion . We welcome foreign nationals to join us through our Work Authorization Sponsorship .

We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential . We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company.

We have established our Remote Work Policy for eligible roles to promote Work-Life Balance through a hybrid work set up where our team members can take advantage of working both from home and at the office.

Safety is paramount to us, and we are relentless in our pursuit to provide a Safe Working Environment across our global network and facilities.

Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent.

Our Culture and 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 well-being. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, 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.

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.

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ABOUT EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us)

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!

WHY EMERSON (https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-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.

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.