Strategic Finance & Planning Analyst

Emerson; Mansfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Mansfield, Massachusetts, is seeking a finance professional focused on accounting and analysis to support planning cycles, month-end closing, forecasting, and reporting.

You will work with leaders to develop materials for key meetings, contribute to budgeting and costing updates, and leverage reporting tools to drive timely insights. A background in accounting/finance and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• A background in accounting or finance with analytical thinking.
• 2 years of experience working in finance or accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills and comfort engaging with teams and leaders across the organization.
• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Support planning cycles such as POR, budget development, profit reviews, and related submissions and presentations.
• Perform month-end and quarterly activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, monthly/ quarterly forecasts 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.
• Support product costing.
• Partner with leaders to develop materials for key meetings and presentations.
• Lead annual budget preparation and annual costing updates.

Skills

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent and collaborative

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance

Masters Degree

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion (HFM)

Job description

Emerson in Mansfield, Massachusetts, is seeking a finance professional focused on accounting and analysis to support planning cycles, month-end closing, forecasting, and reporting.

You will work with leaders to develop materials for key meetings, contribute to budgeting and costing updates, and leverage reporting tools to drive timely insights. A background in accounting/finance and strong Excel skills are required.