Finance Manager

Emerson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Vacation and holidays

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Emerson in Houston seeks a Global FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis for the ACT business unit worldwide. You will partner with World Area finance teams and senior leadership to deliver insights, evaluate performance, and support strategic decisions.

You will develop models, forecasts, and scenario analyses, consolidate plans, manage calendars, and drive improvements with Power BI and AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or 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 experience.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and performance management.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI, Hyperion HFM, and Oracle preferred.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Partner with World Area and group-level finance leadership to coordinate and consolidate financial plans, forecasts, and analyses.
• Lead FP&A processes and annual Budget Review, POR, and other leadership reviews.
• Analyze monthly/quarterly performance, identifying drivers, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support decisions.
• Prepare executive reports and presentations communicating key results and insights.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Accounting, and cross-functional teams to improve reporting accuracy.
• Manage the finance calendar and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Drive process improvement and automation using Power BI, Copilot, and AI-enabled tools.
• Lead and develop finance team members and respond to ad hoc requests with analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Power BI

Excel

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Hyperion HFM

Oracle

Job description

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.

• variety of medical insurance plans
• dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• recognition
• much more
• flexible time off plans
• paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
• vacation and holiday leave

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