Forecasting Planning Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Description

If you are a Financial Analyst/Accounting professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! As Financial Planning Analyst you will be based in our Cranberry Township, PA office you will be part of a global Financial Planning & Analysis team supporting financial and strategic decision-making for the business unit. In this role, you will contribute to forecasting, planning, and performance analysis, while partnering with cross-functional and global teams to deliver insights that drive business outcomes and continuous improvement.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: 

• Provide global analytical support for quarterly forecasts, updating projections throughout the fiscal year
• Lead and coordinate updates to comprehensive financial models, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and supporting metrics
• Support planning cycles including quarterly operating reviews, annual budgets, and long-term strategic plans
• Analyze monthly global financial results, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop clear, data-driven presentations to communicate financial performance and insights to senior leadership
• Partner with global teams to gather and consolidate data for ad hoc analysis, including backlog, product mix, investments, and cost initiatives
• Support month-end close activities and evaluate actual results against forecasts and plans
• Respond to corporate data requests with accuracy and timeliness
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Who You Are:

You use financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and act on strategic options and opportunities, you eagerly take on new challenges and build teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in finance in the manufacturing industry. 
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, or modeling
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and translate it into actionable insights
• Proficiency in business tools such as spreadsheets and presentation software
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills to engage with stakeholders at various levels
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Financial Analyst experience in a corporate setting
• Working knowledge of Hyperion
• Experience collaborating with world areas in a global organization

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. 

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