Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Lead and manage the activities associated with the Emerson financial planning cycle and the reporting needs of Senior Management. This role integrates quantitative and qualitative information to draw accurate conclusions, provides clear direction and accountabilities, and serves as a vital link in the matrix structure to drive consistency and best practices throughout the Finance community. The role also supports and develops the strength and depth of the Europe HQ FP&A organization. This role reports to the Europe HQ Finance Director.

• Liaise with European Business Units, Country leadership, and Emerson Enterprise to support and facilitate the reporting and review of Europe-wide financial plans and analysis of financial projections used for Senior Management decisions.
• Manage quarterly updates to the financial plan of a ~$3.5B business, including the roll-up and review of world area financial forecasts and preparation of management reports.
• Create and review reports, presentations, and analysis of key financial metrics for Senior Executives.
• Support quarterly Finance Reviews, Budget sessions, and other Management meetings.
• Lead, train, and develop a team of three, based in Baar (2) & Cluj (1)
• Manage World Area Allocated, Management Fee budgets, and the xBU allocated SG&A fee % calculation and rationalization
• Analyze and review ad-hoc management inquiries.
• Identify & drive automation opportunities in all aspects of FP&A procedures, commonly through PowerBi, and AI tools such as Claude & CoPilot
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Emerson Corporate policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other functional teams, including Financial Actuals Reporting, Enterprise Accounting, Human Resources, RevOps and Strategic Planning.

Work location in any European country where there is an existing Emerson office. No relocation provided.

You are a curious and analytical thinker who asks the right questions to understand challenges and uncover root causes. You use data from multiple sources to make informed decisions, evaluate options, and balance risks and opportunities. You communicate effectively with diverse audiences, actively listen, and foster open dialogue. You combine quantitative insights, qualitative information, and financial understanding to drive sound business decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting,
• Ability to manage multiple projects and demonstrate solid accounting and financial analysis capability.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Professional presence and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of management.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meeting daily, monthly, and annual deadlines.
• Strategic-thinking capability combined with a hands-on approach to planning work schedules and addressing challenges.
• Strong business system knowledge, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience working with PowerBI is a plus.