Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.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**:**Position Summary**The Financial Analyst is responsible for a supporting various planning, forecasting, causaling and reporting processes and analyses in support Rockwell's businesses and regions. The role utilizes global consolidation financial systems EPM, SAP and Power BI to provide performance reporting and insight on a variety of key financial metrics including commercial expenses, sales and capital project spending. The role engages with other finance teams and business partners to develop financial plans and forecasts and analyze actual performance against those goals. The Analyst also works to automate processes and support simplification and standardization efforts.**Scope of duties may include**:- Develop financial plans utilizing business partner input and leveraging standard tools and processes to enable clear explanations for financial performance in a particular region, function or business.- Maintain and enhance spend reporting including regional and business unit performance- Present and explain financial performance and key variances and changes vs. forecast, plan and prior year- Assist in the transfer of workload between finance organizations within Rockwell to ensure continuity of business support and enabling use of standard tools and processes.- Developing and advocating for automation, simplification, and standardization in reporting- Create ad hoc analyses and respond to business inquiries to understand material drivers of financial performance**Qualifications**- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting- Minimum of 1 year of experience in FP&A / Controlling area- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English- Demonstrated ability to interpret financial results and develop key takeaways and insights- Ability to work effectively across time zones, businesses, and functions to resolve issues- Process improvement focus and proactive mindset with an eagerness to learn the business- Fluency in Excel- Practical knowledge of Power BI and/or VBA will be an asset- Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects with varying deadlines