Lead Business Analyst (Finance)

About the role

This Lead Business Analyst position at Emerson Professional Tools offers a unique opportunity to partner closely with finance teams to enhance and optimize critical business processes within a global ERP environment. You will leverage your finance background to support accounting, reporting, and operational workflows while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to design and implement scalable solutions. In this role, you will also mentor other analysts and drive continuous improvement, helping Emerson deliver data-driven insights and maintain strong financial and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Balance multiple projects while aligning business stakeholder needs with available resources.
• Support a global ERP user base by serving as a subject matter resource across multiple functional areas, including responding to user inquiries, facilitating virtual training sessions, and developing training materials.
• Steward global process and data standards for your functional area in collaboration with stakeholders, business analysts, and development teams.
• Identify opportunities for system and process improvements by building an understanding of business needs and workflows.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate system configurations or data changes and confirm expected results without disrupting dependent processes.
• Guide end users on configuration options and system impacts to promote effective adoption.
• Use analytical tools to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Perform ad hoc reporting as requested by leadership.
• Manage projects in alignment with Emerson and Professional Tools methodologies.
• Partner with ERP technical support to troubleshoot and resolve user-reported issues.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Business Analysts, fostering development and knowledge sharing.
• Allocate approximately 70% of time to analyst responsibilities and 30% to mentoring and team leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years’ experience preferred in Business Analyst roles, or equivalent finance experience.
• Understanding of journal entries, working with subsidiary ledgers, and GAAP concepts.
• Comprehension of standard cost accounting, financial reporting, and inventory movement.
• Familiarity with the use of Automatic Accounting Instructions for transactions.
• Awareness of internal controls, multi-currency, and audit compliance.
• Knowledge of Chart of Accounts design (Assets, Liabilities, Sales, etc).
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask.
• Ability to engage and motivate cross-functional team members.
• Cross-functional awareness—understand needs of different users/functions.
• Ability to work before or after normal US office hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading teams.
• Experience using JDE or similar integrated ERP System.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and functions of the organization, in written and oral presentation.

Skills

• Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Make good and timely decisions that keep work moving forward, even when faced with uncertainty.
• Gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Create new and better ways for the organization to be successful by fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups and recognition programs.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $105,000–$145,000 annually, commensurate with skills, talent, capabilities, and experience within the local market.

About Emerson

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. Our commitment to ongoing career development and an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.