This Financial Planning and Analysis Lead role is responsible for assisting the Emerson Gas business' Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function globally. In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, this role will assist in the preparation of commercial and operational analyses including price, cost, working capital, CAPEX, headcount, revenue, and new orders initiatives tracking, as well as preparing reporting packages used to communicate business performance to key management. This role is expected to interact with senior level management regarding actual and forecasted financial performance, as well as drive performance improvements through engagement with the Gas business functions such as Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Product Management and Commercial.
 

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Support Finance Manager in calculation and monitoring of various outlook analytics (e.g., Revenue, Standard Margin, Other Cost of Sales, SG&A, Shippable Backlog, Book, and Bill)  You will act as a business partner to the management team and working cross-functionally with key collaborators across the business. Coordinate and review quarterly forecast submissions from business sites and ensure plans are in place to achieve quarterly and annual targets.  Balance Sheet Reviews and ICQ Reviews Preparation of monthly financials for submission to Financial Controller for review.  Upload to HFM. Support in completion of Annual Operating Plan   Active participation in monthly and/or quarterly outlook calls with the business sites  Improve reporting processes to enhance team efficiency.  Track and review product pricing and cost development to ensure profitability targets are achieved.  Lead in audit, year end and internal control queries  Responsible for analysing our net sales/purchase exposure to foreign currency and maintaining our FX hedge. Ensure accounting policies align with the relevant accounting standards and that Emerson CP&Ps are followed. Build and maintain systems and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective management of the company’s finances in line with corporate objectives. Submit monthly finance schedules including  POR (Forecast), Destination Sales, Product Group and Kind of Business (KOB) reports to HFM liaising with Financial Controller. Prepare schedules for external auditors liaising with other departments as required. 
   Who You Are:
You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts. You are capable to be visionary and able to articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods. You integrate quantitative and qualitative information to draw accurate conclusions.     For This Role, You Will Need: Qualified accountant of a recognised professional body with post qualification experience. Sound and up to date knowledge of UKGAAP and USGAAP. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, or related degrees ACCA/ACA/CIMA/ICAS qualified (Scottish Equivalent). Proven experience in owning the management accounts & experience in financial planning and analysis. Experience in Oracle, SmartView and HFM desirable Strong proficiency in using Excel and build analytical tools to aid decision making. 
  Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart: Experience in working in a manufacturing business preferable but not important.   Our Offer To You:  

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