NA Senior Finance Leader

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 field10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in leadershipStrong FP&A expertise with P&L ownershipExperience in Project Accounting & Lifecycle Services BusinessAdvanced analytical and financial modeling skillsPreferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:Experience in Microsoft ecosystem or cloud servicesFamiliarity with project-based accounting and ASC 606Experience with systems like Power BI & OracleOur 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.#LI-TF3#LI-HYBRID