As a Finance Leader for our Measurement Systems & Solutions North America business, based in Houston, TX, you will play a critical role in shaping financial performance, strengthening business insights, and enabling strategic decision-making across a dynamic and growing portfolio. This highly visible role partners closely with regional and global leaders to deliver rigorous financial planning, clear performance visibility, and strong operational discipline. By combining analytical depth with a collaborative, people-focused leadership approach, you will help drive sustainable growth, improve profitability, and support transformational initiatives across the business.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Serve as the primary financial partner for the MSS business, advising on strategy and growth priorities.
Lead long-range planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles.
Provide insights on revenue trends, margins, pricing, and portfolio performance for both the projects driven business and the services business.
Deliver accurate P&L reporting and ownership for MSS North America.
Analyze project profitability, utilization, and operational KPIs.
Identify risks, opportunities, and productivity levers to achieve financial targets.
Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance.
Optimize forecasting and financial modeling processes.
Partner with Sales and Operations to drive deal governance and margins.
Collaborate with leaders across, Sales, HR, Delivery, and Finance.
Support transformation initiatives across AI, automation, and digital finance.
Ensure alignment with global FP&A and corporate direction.
Manage and develop a high-performing finance team of 3-4 people + working with GFS/Enterprise and other MSOL Finance teams.
Foster a culture of accountability and analytical excellence.
Mentor talent and build succession pipelines.
Who You Are:
You transform financial information into business intelligence through analysis and integration of quantitative and qualitative information. You identify and monitor key financial indicators to gauge performance, identify trends, and suggest strategies that can impact results. You focus on highest priorities and set aside less critical tasks. You lay out a thorough schedule and list steps for achieving objectives. You create and implement plans that allocate resources precisely. You look for obstacles and develop excellent contingency plans. You use milestones to diligently track and manage the progress of the work. You consult with a wide network of internal and external connections. You connect the right people to accomplish goals. You work through formal and informal channels to build broad-based relationships and support.
For This Role, You Will Need:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in leadership
Strong FP&A expertise with P&L ownership
Experience in Project Accounting & Lifecycle Services Business
Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
Experience in Microsoft ecosystem or cloud services
Familiarity with project-based accounting and ASC 606
Experience with systems like Power BI & Oracle
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.
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WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!
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Requisition ID : 26002938
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
