Senior Financial Analyst
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Description
The incumbent of this position is responsible for the timely preparation and delivery of financial analyses, management reports, and business support for the Measurement Solutions Europe division, while consistently ensuring strong financial control, planning, and analysis. The Financial Analyst will support the European Management team in achieving the objectives of the Measurement Solutions Europe Business Unit.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Supports the preparation of detailed financial analyses and reports to facilitate the development and execution of plans and strategies for the MSOL Headquarters entities, including annual budgets, cost reviews, and monthly POR (Plan Operating Review) activities
- Participates in the monthly financial close process (including Financial and POR reporting), ensuring that significant variances are understood, reviewed, investigated, and explained to management, and that month-end financial results are delivered accurately and on time.
- Reviews and validates cost center data and verifies and reconciles local and international supplier invoices.
- Prepares, reviews, and ensures the accurate reporting of monthly accruals for the Europe BU Headquarters.
- Supports the preparation of financial presentations for the Vice President of Finance and other members of the European management team regarding headcount across MSOL Europe.
- Manages headcount reporting and is responsible for the accuracy of reporting permanent and temporary employees.
- Manages reporting to corporate headquarters and is responsible for optimizing expense and service analyses provided to stakeholders.
- Prepares routine analyses, ad hoc reports, and projects as requested by the Finance Manager, Vice President, or European and global management teams.
- Communicates effectively with direct management, regional HQ finance personnel, and global MSOL finance teams.
- Performs ad hoc analyses whenever required.
- Develops procedures related to the reports and processes within the scope of responsibility.
- Escalates technical and non-technical issues by involving the appropriate departments and management levels to ensure prompt resolution.
- Provides temporary support and backup coverage in various situations as requested by the team leader or group manager.
Who You Are:
You use financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and act on strategic options and opportunities, you readily action new challenges, without unnecessary planning and you build teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in finance.
- Advanced written and spoken English skills.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience with Oracle, HFM, and Hyperion systems is considered an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Results-oriented mindset.
- Proactive attitude.
- Strong teamwork, organizational, and deadline management skills.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
- Availability to work flexible hours based on business requirements.
- Professional, courteous, and persistent approach.
- Well-organized and disciplined.
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.