In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Leadership and Financial Ownership

Manage a team of General Ledger professionals to ensure high quality results are provided to all relevant partners within the agreed timescales.

• Responsible for Month End closing to a strict timetable for Financials into HFM (Reporting system). Reporting scope includes P&L, Balance sheet, TWC metrics, Headcount and other statistical requirements.
• Ownership of served sites financial statements.
• Review output/performance/delivery of the team to maintain compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal CP&P.
• Oversees service delivery and the day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring that all standards are met and procedures are followed. Establishes priorities and schedules of main activities
• Reviews and monitors SLA related services to identify trends and problem areas, reporting on risks, key performance indicators and proposed corrective action or new approaches.
• Develops and implements new work methods and procedures for GL; recommends procedural changes to improve efficiency and ensures appropriate implementation of decisions made by GL management or Site management.
• Defines and ensures the implementation of Service Level Agreements; sets standards for quality and ensures that operational activities are implemented in accordance with CP&P and meet the established standards.
• Supports cross-functional activities of the finance teams.
• Collaborates with GPO and Continuous Improvement team to support the standardization and automation projects.

Coordinates the tasks performed by the Team Leader(s), establishing the split of responsibilities related to the management of the team and day-to-day activities

Works closely with the RtR Director on the planning of onboarding process to integrate new sites/activities into GFS Cluj.

Ownership of engagement with corporate/internal and external auditors for all local and Europe wide engagements.

Addressing audit findings to improve compliance and accuracy of transaction processing.

Knowledge Management and training

• Drives the knowledge management within GL team and establishes standards and quality in the overall documentation efforts
• Establishes a culture of learning and continues development and collaborates with GFS teams.
• Ensures training materials are defined, e-learning trainings are developed, an onboarding program is established and maintained.

People Management

• Manages, leads and coaches the Team Leader(s), to ensure they have the tools and support needed for their development and their good performance
• Together with the Team Leader(s), she/him manages and develops a team of finance professionals, ensuring a culture of learning and development in the team:
  • Works with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitors and advises on the progress to enhance the professional development.
  • Ensures roles and responsibilities are clearly communicated and documented
  • Takes necessary steps to address issues that may impact performance
  • As required, becomes involved in relevant personnel matters including recruitment, termination and counselling

Collaborator Management

• Develops a strong relationship with the Finance Team at each served site.
• Owns the Management Information reporting to all stakeholders ensuring it succinctly communicates issues and actions to improve the results.
• Organizes the recurrent calls with the local finance teams and the relevant colleagues from other GFS departments, to ensure that the issues are discussed and solved in a timely manner

Continuous improvement

• Maintain process workflows, procedures and management information for all areas, implement standard processes in future projects within the team
• Identify areas for process integration improvement, obtain collaborator's approval and ensure they are implemented in line with the approved plan.

Various

• Lead or assist with European finance projects as and when required.
• Occasional weekend/public holiday working is a requirement of the role.
• Willingness to travel (up to 5% of role).

Who You Are:

You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts. You are capable to be dynamic and able to articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods. You integrate quantitative and qualitative information to draw accurate conclusions.

For this Role, You Will Need:

• University or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and/or Professional Accountancy Qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA etc.).
• Fluent English language skills; verbal, reading and writing. Other European languages are an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years work experience for a large multi-national organization.
• Experience working in a matrix structure would be of an advantage.
• Knowledge of Oracle, SAP or Syteline together with HFM preferred.
• Experienced in Microsoft Excel, POWER BI and PowerPoint skills.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills in support of organizational change
• Strong understanding of and experience with process mapping and process improvement.
• Ability to empower by delegating and leading others
• Strong eye for business, critical thinking and analytical/technical skills
• Ability to lead conflicting responsibilities, prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines, take ownership of the resolution of problems, be flexible and accountable.
• High level of curiosity, approach of continuous improvement

Our Offer to You

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. We're emphasizing a culture of togetherness - one that builds community, prioritizes collaboration and continuous improvement.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company's values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Moreover, our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around us.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans and comprehensive medical care to equitable opportunities for growth and development we strive to create a workplace that is supportive and rewarding. Our work schedule aims at creating new levels of growth, build a stronger community and provide greater professional development for our employees.

Make this great opportunity yours!