Financial Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. Emerson scores A on the Alion truth index.
If you are a professional Finance Analyst looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! In our Round Rock, TX office as a Financial Analyst you will serve as a key business partner to functional leaders by providing timely financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, expense analysis, and financial guidance to support strategic decision-making.
The Financial Analyst will be responsible for monthly financial close activities, management reporting, budget planning, invoice processing, balance sheet reconciliations, and analysis of operating expenses across Worldwide Central Staff (WWCS) functions. This position will collaborate closely with business leaders, cost center owners, Shared Services, and other finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective management of resources.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Perform monthly close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Review balance sheet accounts and investigate unusual transactions or variances.
- Track and analyze centralized functional spending, including IT, technology, and global resource costs.
- Prepare, review, and submit appropriate request packages, ensuring all required business justifications, approvals, and supporting documentation are complete and accurate.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, including P&L and balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare routine and ad-hoc management reports and financial analysis to enable effective decision making
- Prepare and review annual budgets with quarterly forecast updates. Review actual results against budget and forecast.
- Prepare and maintain monthly headcount reports, including headcount variance, transfer, and movement.
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
- 2+ years of finance, accounting, or related experience
- Knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations, accrual accounting, and financial close processes.
- Strong MS Excel and problem-solving skills
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, HFM, or similar financial systems.
- Customer-focused with exceptional attention to detail and sensitivity to deadlines
- Ability to work effectively in teams and interact with all levels of the organization
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- CPA, or progress toward professional certification is a plus
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.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Learn more about our Culture & Values.