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Senior Financial Analyst

Emerson
Full-time
On-site
St Louis, Missouri, United States
Financial Analyst
Description

In this position, you will perform financial diligence and analysis of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic investments, and major capital spending proposals.  Additionally, you will prepare and evaluate financial management information and special projects and perform other financial analysis upon request.  The ideal candidate is an inquisitive and highly motivated individual who is seeking an opportunity in M&A to make a difference, who is not afraid to work hard, and who can effectively communicate with management, and other internal and external partners.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Support all aspects of the M&A deal process, including evaluation of deal materials, plan and implement quality of earnings (QofE) and other financial due diligence reviews, assist with negotiation of financial terms of the agreement, determine accounting policies, the working capital target and other components of purchase price, and prepare and settle the closing purchase price.
  • Analyze acquisition/divestiture/joint venture/strategic investment candidates, including historical performance, forecasts, valuations, pricing, deal structure, cost of capital, and sensitivity analysis.  
  • Perform analysis to ensure that strategic and capital investments provide an appropriate return on investment and increase shareholder value.  Manage Enterprise review of major capital expenditures including an assessment of the financial risks and benefits.  Apply consistent financial theory across investments to ensure the integrity of the analyses.  Maintain database of approve Appropriation Requests and provide quarterly activity reports to senior management.
  • Prepare modeling and analysis to support Enterprise initiatives, including cost of capital, share repurchases and capital budgeting.
  • Provide financial analysis support for ad-hoc FP&A projects as well as support for other Enterprise departments including Tax, Treasury, Accounting, Investor Relations, Strategic Planning, and Development as required.
     
Who You Are:
  • You act follow through on commitments and make sure others do the same. You partner with others to get work done. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You ask the right questions to accurately analyze situations. You integrate quantitative and qualitative information to draw accurate conclusions.
     

For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required

  • Minimum five (5) years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or three (3) years of related experience with a master’s degree 

  • Working knowledge of GAAP accounting

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided

 

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • Master’s degree (MBA or master’s in accounting)
  • CPA preferred
  • Work experience in managing financial due diligence efforts in M&A transactions
  • A demonstrated sense of urgency in work practices
  • Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
  • Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
     
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.