- Lead and manage all aspects of the SEA Hub finance function, ensuring strong financial governance and compliance
- Partner closely with Operations and Engineering leaders to support financial planning, operational performance, and informed business decisions
- Prepare and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Emerson accounting policies
- Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting through Oracle, HFM, and related reporting systems
- Lead the development and management of the SEA Hub annual operating plan, including full P&L ownership, headcount planning, asset management, and cost forecasting
- Coordinate quarterly and mid‑year financial reviews, including forecasting updates, variance analysis, and operational performance insights
- Prepare and review President’s Operating Review (POR) schedules and management reporting packages
- Partner with Operations teams to establish and monitor labor absorption rates and utilization for project execution activities
- Analyze project profitability, resource utilization, and cost optimization opportunities across the SEA Hub
- Establish and maintain effective internal controls in line with Emerson policies, statutory requirements, and financial governance standards
- Ensure compliance with Malaysian statutory, tax, audit, and regulatory requirementsCoordinate internal, external, and tax audits, and support timely resolution of audit findings
- Perform periodic inventory and asset control reviews where applicable
- Prepare quarterly income tax calculations and support corporate tax reporting requirements
- Deliver regular and ad‑hoc financial analysis related to orders, sales, margins, and operational performance
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, standardization, automation, and adoption of finance best practices
- Build, develop, and lead the SEA Hub finance team through effective workload planning, coaching, performance management, and capability development
- Collaborate with regional and global Finance, Operations, and Business Unit leaders to support MSS strategies and objectives
- You consistently deliver accurate and timely insights that support effective decision‑making and operational performance. You build strong, collaborative relationships across functions and geographies, communicate financial information clearly to diverse audiences, and approach challenges with analytical rigor and sound judgment. You demonstrate accountability, integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement, while developing others and fostering a culture of ownership and trust.
- A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- A recognized professional accounting qualification (such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA, or equivalent)
- Relevant experience in finance and accounting roles, ideally within multinational, project‑based, engineering, or industrial environments
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and Malaysian statutory and tax requirements
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning processes
- Exposure to audits, regulatory compliance, and internal control frameworks
- The ability to analyze financial and operational data at both detailed and strategic levels
- Familiarity with ERP and financial reporting systems (Oracle and HFM preferred)
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Clear and effective communication skills in English, written and verbal
- Flexibility to collaborate across time zones to support global stakeholders
- Experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Automation, or Industrial Solutions industries
- Exposure to global shared services, engineering hubs, or project execution organizations
- Experience supporting or managing regional finance operations within Southeast Asia
- A postgraduate qualification such as an MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or Business Administration
- At Emerson, we foster a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We encourage collaboration, innovation, and diverse perspectives because we believe great ideas come from inclusive teams. We invest in your development through learning opportunities, mentorship, and leadership pathways, enabling you to make a meaningful impact.
- We are committed to employee wellbeing and offer competitive benefits, medical coverage options, employee assistance programs, recognition initiatives, and flexible time‑off plans, including parental leave. At Emerson, you’ll be part of a global community united by curiosity, integrity, and the desire to make the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
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.
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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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Skills Required
- A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- A recognized professional accounting qualification (such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA, or equivalent)
- Relevant experience in finance and accounting roles, ideally within multinational, project-based, engineering, or industrial environments
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and Malaysian statutory and tax requirements
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning processes
- Exposure to audits, regulatory compliance, and internal control frameworks
- The ability to analyze financial and operational data at both detailed and strategic levels
- Familiarity with ERP and financial reporting systems (Oracle and HFM preferred)
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Clear and effective communication skills in English, written and verbal
- Flexibility to collaborate across time zones to support global stakeholders
Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.
Emerson Insights
What We Do
At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.
