Financial Analyst - NA Global Sales & Marketing

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 25,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting various planning, forecasting, causaling and reporting processes and analysis in support Rockwell's segments and regions. The role utilizes global consolidation financial systems EPM, SAP, and Power BI to provide performance reporting and insight on a variety of key financial metrics including commercial expenses, orders, sales and capital project spending. The role engages with other finance teams and business partners to develop financial plans and forecasts and analyze actual performance against those goals. The Analyst also works to automate processes and support simplification and standardization efforts.

** Hybrid Workplace **

Scope of duties may include:

• Assist the Finance Manager in the development of financial plans utilizing business partner input and leveraging standard tools and processes to enable clear explanations for financial performance in a particular region, function or business;
• Present and explain financial performance and key variances and changes vs. forecast, plan and prior year;
• Preparation and review of executive presentation materials on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Developing and advocating for automation, simplification, and standardization in financial processes;
• Create ad hoc analyses and respond to business inquiries to understand material drivers of financial performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS or BA in Accounting or Finance.
• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in Finance or Accounting, ideally within financial planning and analysis
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of SAP and Smartview/Hyperion
• Strong analytical skills, and an ability to understand the business drivers behind financial results
• Customer-focused, with a strong interest in understanding the strategy and priorities of the business functions that they support
• Solid understanding of key accounting and financial reporting concepts
• Strong bias to get the job done, strategic outlook with the ability to operate as a "change agent" and to drive standardization. Willingness to challenge the status quo to enhance productivity, processes, and procedures
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills capable of interacting with peers and senior leadership
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines

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