Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst:

As a Finance Analyst, you will support the PRM Middle East and Africa finance team in ensuring the integrity of the financial documents and be a critical team member in providing support for the financial planning and analysis process.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Analysis of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Headcount. Analyze and challenge financial actuals data, ensure data accuracy and timely monthly reporting. Investigate variances, identify business drivers, and evaluate their impact on planned objectives. Document variance analysis commentary for management.
• Review and supervise general accounting activities ensuring revenue/cost recognition and books are closed in compliance with accounting rules and policies.
• Support in Hyperion financial reporting and various deliverables submission to the US HQ and MEA HQ Team.
• Provide monthly support for POR preparation and submission for Monthly/Quarterly Financials.
• Provide support and information around budgeting, forecasting, midyear reviews, and year-end accounting processes as required.
• Provide detailed financial analysis, comparing actuals to business expectations and reporting any material variances.
• Analyze actual commission and freight costs on a monthly basis along with key drivers for major variances to forecast and latest estimates.
• Conduct and liaise with statutory (KPMG) and other collaborators for statutory, internal, and coordinated audits.
• Provide support for continuous measurement and optimization of all key aspects of the business.
• Support and own Ad Hoc projects/assignments as deemed vital by finance leadership.
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate by line manager.
• Align with Emerson financial policies and procedures.
• Act as backup for the Finance Controller, as required.

Who You Are:

• Handle complexity.
• Financial foresight.
• Communicate optimally.
• Committed.
• Collaboration.
• Optimizes work processes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA or similar) and at least 3 years’ experience in accounting, Finance (FP&A), and Audit.
• Ability to manage time, work to tight deadlines, and manage different priorities.
• Ability to build relationships, working collaboratively with internal and external customers.
• Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills are key for this role.
• Flexibility with working timelines in conjunction with Emerson Reporting Calendar.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate high integrity and ethics in all activities.
• Experience with Oracle and Hyperion will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in MS-Office (especially Excel).

Our Offer to You!

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best, you have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to encouraging a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their outstanding experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, encouraging innovation and bringing 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 about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.