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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
Job Summary:
The Senior Financial Analyst supports main forecasting and analysis processes for the ITD and SWC reporting segments. you will be reporting to the Finance Manager within the Global Analytics (GA&I) organization, this role partners with segment finance teams and FP&A organizations. It develops financial plans and forecasts, analyzes our performance, and provides insights that support strategic decision-making.
The mission of the Global Analytics and Insights organization is to provide functional partners with applicable information to manage performance, support decision-making, and guide through standardized and efficient processes.
You will lead to standard financial analysis for the ITD and SWC segments while providing ad hoc analytical support to finance and business leadership. The Senior Financial Analyst uses global financial consolidation systems (EPM) and SAP to deliver performance reporting and insights across a broad range of financial metrics. Also, you will improve automation, process simplification, and standardization projects to improve efficiency and enhance decision support capabilities.
Your Responsibilities:
- Manage and analyze orders and quantity reporting, providing insights into our performance, demand trends, and operational drivers.
- Develop SBU and Regional mix analyses to support forecasting, performance reviews, and strategic decision-making.
- Perform OCOS actuals causal analysis, identify important financial drivers, risks, opportunities, and variances to plan.
- Review, process PLX and FIX accruals and prepaids, including preparation and posting of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Lead special accrual reporting and balance reviews, partnering with team members to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate financial treatment.
- Support close activities through financial analysis, reporting, and compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
- Support development of Annual Operation Plan (AOP) and quarterly forecasts.
- Create ad-hoc analyses and respond to business inquiries.
- Closely align with the other teams within GA&I to drive improved and standardized global processes.
- Provide financial analysis to partners to inform decision-making.
- Ensure all processes follow internal control procedures.
- Support process improvement and standardization to increase efficiency.
The Essentials - You Will Have:
- Bachelor's degree.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
- 3+ years of FP&A experience including FP&A/Controlling or GL area.
- Proficiency in English.
- Understand the core FP&A processes (forecasting, reporting, ad hoc analysis) in Topline & Spend.
- Process improvement focus.
- Experience with Oracle EPM and SAP
- Can use financial systems and desktop apps to "drill down" to find answers
- Interpret financial results and develop takeaways and insights
- Work across time zones, businesses, and departments to resolve issues
- Strategic outlook and experience with standardization and process improvements.
What we offer:
We doubled the Savings Fund. We also subsidized Food coupons, the cafeteria, and Transportation services. Additionally, we offered Comprehensive mindfulness programs, which included a premium membership to Calm. Volunteer and Paid Time off were available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees. Our Employee Assistance Program provided Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program. We also offered an on-demand digital course library for professional development. Furthermore, we provided Retirement benefits and Life Insurance.
At Rockwell Automation, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or another role.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of FP&A experience, including FP&A, controlling, or general ledger experience
- Proficiency in English
- Understanding of core FP&A processes, including forecasting, reporting, and ad hoc analysis
- Process improvement focus
- Experience with Oracle EPM and SAP
- Ability to use financial systems and desktop applications to investigate and identify answers
- Ability to interpret financial results and develop insights
- Ability to work across time zones, businesses, and departments to resolve issues
- Strategic outlook and experience with standardization and process improvements
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental‑health support, disability and life insurance, and wellness resources. Multiple plan choices and supportive programs contribute to the package feeling well‑rounded.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching that is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation. These offerings reinforce longer‑term financial security as a core strength.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave was expanded and a paid caregiver leave was added, indicating clear support for family needs. These policies are complemented by flexibility signals and dedicated paid volunteer time.
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