Finance Manager- 2 years

The primary purpose of this role is to lead and manage the Finance Department of Appleton’s European business, to prepare/control and report consolidated financial results for the sites in Romania and France (Appleton Romania, Easy Heat Europe SAS, and ATX SAS).

 

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: 

• Financial control of all aspects of the business.
• Full responsibility for monthly reporting, consolidation, and data integrity, analysis, and forecasting.
• Analyze financial data and prepare the monthly POR (President Operating Report), capital budget, personnel planning and reporting, etc.
• Review monthly financial results to ensure overall data integrity and explain significant variances versus monthly plan/prior year.
• Coordinate annual budgets (full P&L, asset management, and headcount planning).
• Provide routine and ad-hoc analysis as instructed by business unit management.
• Communicate financial results to business management.
• Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with legal and Emerson policies and procedures.
• Review reports prepared by the cost controller and standard management reports.
• Develop and implement new financial tools and processes to improve efficiency and achieve strategic objectives.
• Provide technical and analytical support for various ad-hoc projects.
• Manage administrative and reporting requirements for the Amiens team – verify monthly timesheets, approve and include overtime for payment, vacation requests, purchases for personal use (office supplies, IT equipment), IT connections, and system access for team members.
• Actively involved in team development – setting objectives and performance evaluation together with the Cluj Financial Services Center, establishing training and development plans, organizational analysis, talent reviews.

 

Who You Are:

You promote high visibility of shared contributions to goals. You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders. You always keep the end in sight and put in extra effort to meet deadlines. You pursue everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish. You promote a sense of urgency and establish and enforce individual accountability in the team. You establish explicit performance standards. You observe situational and group dynamics and select best-fit approaches. You pick up on the need to change personal, interpersonal, and leadership behavior quickly!

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Fluent English language skills, verbal, reading and writing;
• Relevant University Degree – Finance & Business preferred;
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze at both high and detailed levels.
• Experience of variance analysis and budgeting/forecasting;
• Experience of dealing with statutory audits and compliance; 
• Working knowledge of Romanian and US or IFRS GAAP;
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Skills;
• Knowledge of JD Edwards is an advantage
• Team player
• Proactive attitude
• Fluent in English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

 

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Knowledge of JD Edwards is an advantage
• Team player
• Proactive attitude
• Fluent in English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

 

Our 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.

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.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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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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