Emerson Electric Co.

Financial Analyst

Posted on: 14 Oct 2021

Charlottesville, VA

Job Description

AS THE FINANCIAL ANALYST FOR GLOBAL FP&A, YOU WILL: 

Assist with monthly closing, reporting, and financial analysis
Analyze regional profitability and interface with the global finance team
Work cross functionally to drive operational excellence
Continue to identify and implement Emerson best practices, in order to streamline HFM loading, reporting, and budgeting processes
Identify opportunities to improve product profitability
Independently investigate variances vs expectations and plan, and subsequently drive tangible results
Assist with strategic analysis and audit inquiries on an adhoc basis
Analyze balance sheet metrics, such as working capital, receivables, payables and inventory
Ensure financials are in accordance with corporate polices (CP&P) and US GAAP
Maintain and foster good working relationships with both operations and finance partners

WHO YOU ARE:

You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You integrate quantitative and qualitative information to draw accurate conclusions. You build constructive relationships with people both similar and different to yourself. You take personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business from an accredited college or university
3+ years of Accounting or Finance experience
Process oriented and strong data management skills
Ability to work in a global environment
Works well with ambiguity and in matrix environment
Self-starter, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast pace, evolving organization.

 PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:  

Financial modeling and data management experience
Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals
Established analytical and reporting ability
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal, collaboration and leadership skills
Demonstrate high integrity and ethics in all activities
Experience with SAP, Projects System Module, Power BI, and Hyperion

Emerson Electric Co.

St Louis, MO

Emerson Electric Co., a technology and engineering company, provides various solutions to industrial, commercial, and consumer markets worldwide. The company’s Automation Solutions segment offers products and integrated solutions, including measurement and analytical instrumentation; valves, actuators, and regulators; industrial solutions; and process control systems and solutions. It serves the oil and gas, refining, chemicals and power generation, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, automotive, pulp and paper, metals and mining, and municipal water supplies markets.

The company’s Climate Technologies segment offers residential and commercial heating and air conditioning products, such as residential and variable speed scroll compressors; system protector and flow control devices; standard, programmable, and Wi-Fi thermostats; monitoring equipment and electronic controls for gas and electric heating systems; gas valves for furnaces and water heaters; ignition systems for furnaces; sensors and thermistors for home appliances; and temperature sensors and controls.

It also provides commercial and industrial refrigeration products that include reciprocating, scroll, and screw compressors; precision flow controls; system diagnostics and controls; and environmental control systems for use in medical, food processing, and cold storage applications. In addition, this segment offers air conditioning, refrigeration, and lighting control technologies, as well as facility design and product management, site commissioning, facility monitoring, and energy modeling services; and temperature management and monitoring products for the foodservice markets.

Its Tools & Home Products segment offers professional and homeowner tools, and appliance solutions. The company was formerly known as The Emerson Electric Manufacturing Company and changed its name to Emerson Electric Co. in 2000. Emerson Electric Co. was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.