Financial Analyst: Budgeting, Forecasting & Automation

City of Shakopee, MN; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Emerson, based in Sherman, Texas, is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, analysis and reporting that drive informed decisions and advance organizational goals. This role contributes to budgeting, forecasting, intelligent automation, and ongoing financial performance improvement.

You will collaborate with leaders to prepare materials for key meetings, perform month-end tasks, analyze data, and drive annual budgeting and costing updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2 years of experience working in finance or accounting functions
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication skills and comfort engaging with teams and leaders across the organization
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided

Responsibilities

• Support planning cycles such as POR, budget development, profit reviews, and related submissions and presentations
• Perform month-end activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of recurring and ad-hoc financial reports
• Analyze financial data, reports, and forecasts to support strategic decisions
• Contribute to intelligent automation initiatives by leveraging new tools to create accurate, consistent, and timely reporting
• Partner with leaders to develop materials for key meetings and presentations
• Lead annual budget preparation and annual costing updates

Job description

Emerson, based in Sherman, Texas, is seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial planning, analysis and reporting that drive informed decisions and advance organizational goals. This role contributes to budgeting, forecasting, intelligent automation, and ongoing financial performance improvement.

You will collaborate with leaders to prepare materials for key meetings, perform month-end tasks, analyze data, and drive annual budgeting and costing updates.