FP&A Manager
Finance, Banking & Legal · Banking & Investments · Financial Analysis · Corporate Finance
In short
Emerson is seeking an FP&A Manager in Boulder, CO, to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting for a diverse manufacturing, distribution, and sales organization. This hybrid role involves transforming business data into actionable insights to support strategic decision-making and drive operational excellence, fostering innovation and collaboration within a values-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Analyze and communicate monthly and quarterly business performance, highlighting key drivers and business impacts.
- Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and sensitivity studies to support strategic initiatives.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve forecast accuracy and identify risks/opportunities.
- Prepare executive-level reporting and presentations with clear insights and recommended actions.
- Collaborate with accounting during period-end close to ensure alignment with planning assumptions.
- Maintain strong planning, reporting, governance, and internal control processes.
- Drive continuous improvement through process standardization, automation, and enhanced tool usage.
- Lead, coach, and develop finance team members in a collaborative environment.
- Support special projects and Finance-IT collaborations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience in financial planning and analysis, finance business partnering, or financial analysis.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, management reporting, and business performance evaluation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience creating impactful presentations.
- Experience with ERP systems, enterprise planning tools, and business intelligence/reporting platforms.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and business economics, including revenue, margin, cost structures, inventory, working capital, and cash flow.
- Experience leading teams, projects, or complex planning processes and influencing stakeholders.
- Familiarity with AI, automation, and advanced analytics concepts.
- Ability to work on-site in Boulder, Colorado, and travel up to 10%.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Desired Qualifications
- 8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, finance business partnering, financial analysis, or similar.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or sales-focused organizations.
- Experience with Power BI, Oracle, Oracle EPM, or similar planning and reporting platforms.
- MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
- Experience driving process improvements, automation initiatives, or digital finance transformations.
- Demonstrated ability to influence strategic decisions through data-driven insights and financial analysis.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary within the local market.
- Annual merit review process and potential performance rewards.
- Variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) with match.
- Profit-sharing.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee resource groups.
- Recognition programs.
- Flexible time off plans.
- Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal).
- Vacation and holiday leave.
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