Description

If you are a FINANCE professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has a great opportunity for you! Based in our St. Louis, MO office, you will provide key reporting and analysis to the leadership team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the overall coordination of the financial analysis, planning, forecasting, and reporting needs of the Comfort Control business. You will interact across multiple functions within the business to communicate the monthly planning process, and collect, compile, and analyze inputs for key Emerson reporting requirements, such as the Presidents Operating Report (POR), board meetings, financial review, profit review, and other internal management reviews of financial results and forecasts.

Emerson offers an excellent compensation package with a competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare package, 401k (75% company match up to 5%), quarterly company-funded retirement plan with an additional contribution of 2.5%, tuition assistance, flexible work schedule, paid time off (3 weeks + paid holidays), and ongoing Emerson-led training.

AS A SENIOR MANAGER, FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, YOU WILL:

• Manage the collection, consolidation, and communication of the monthly planning process and annual plan.
• Maintain data integrity, communicate process and timing requirements, and manage the delivery of necessary planning outputs to established deadlines.
• Deliver the monthly reporting package (Presidents Operating Report or upside-risk assessment) and associated financial analysis to identify and explain variances.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret financial data, quantify opportunities and risks, and provide insight and recommendations.
• Provide oversight to the annual budget and long-range planning processes, working with business leaders and department managers to deliver department budgets that meet the overall financial objectives and strategic initiatives of the business.
• Maintain a financial model to enable the creation of platform P&L, allocating shared resources and expenses for both actual and forecast.
• Manage a team of financial analysts; provide direction, coaching, and identification of career development opportunities.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance the quality of forecast outputs.
• Engage with technical teams and other resources working on data analytics initiatives to identify process improvement opportunities and ensure FP&A requirements are met.
• Participate in department and/or cross-functional projects and provide other ad-hoc analysis as needed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field plus eight (8) years of relevant experience, including prior supervisory experience
• The candidate should possess knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of data downloads, complex formulas, and pivot tables
• Proven proficiency with financial analysis and modeling
• Must have the ability to meet strict deadlines and balance multiple priorities
• Must have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with key stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Must be able to work independently with high attention to detail
• Ability to travel up to 10%

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Advanced degree, CPA, and/or CMA certification(s)
• Knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management software
• Prior experience with JDE or Oracle applications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), including advanced functions
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (Domo, Power BI, Power Query)

WHO YOU ARE / REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

You understand that different situations may call for different approaches. You look beyond the obvious and do not stop at the first answer. You are agile at handling multiple deliverables at one time. You delegate and partner with others to get work done. You are a trusted advisor and take personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.

Schedule

This role has the flexibility of a remote work option up to three days a week and a core hour work schedule. Employees can flex their start and stop times given they are working during the core hours of 9:00am - 3:00pm. Our teams work together to ensure their chosen work schedules are supporting our customers. This role may have a travel requirement of roughly 10% of its time.

About Our Business Unit

Comfort Control, a business unit of Climate Technologies, is headquartered in St. Louis, MO, and is an industry leader in home energy management and comfort control. Our products monitor and control appliances that account for approximately 60% of the energy consumed in the average US household. By networking our products to the cloud, we are discovering new ways to help our customers reduce energy consumption, save money, and maintain comfort. And because our technology touches so much of the residential energy profile, our solutions are positioned to make a significant impact on our nation’s carbon footprint. If you want to be part of a collaborative, high-energy, fast-paced team, where your contributions can make a real impact on the world – you have just found the place!

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: We drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to bring this Purpose to life while competing and leading in a global economy.

Our training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership.

Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities, and the world through our unwavering focus on environmental, social, and regulatory progress. Learn more about us!

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer you the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. We also provide you flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their experiences and perspectives – and that reflects the world around us. We believe a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson .

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, H-1, H-2, L, 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 leading global technology, software and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets.

Our Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs.

Our Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure.

We help customers in the world’s most essential industries solve the biggest challenges of modern life.

Every day, our global workforce fulfills our unified Purpose and lives out the Values we hold close as an organization: Integrity, Safety & Quality, Support Our People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Our Causes – Planet, Humanity, Champion, Inclusion and Future – shape, define and fuel Emerson’s culture while inspiring our innovative spirit and driving our focus.

Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or recently received your master’s degree, you’ll find opportunities with us. Join our team and start your journey today!

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