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

The Senior Finance Manager - IT will be the finance partner for our Chief Information Officer and Staff. You will provide decision support regarding digital investments, integrating mergers & acquisitions, and supporting important infrastructure and operations for the enterprise. You will help keep us safe from outside threats by helping manage critical cybersecurity investments. What makes this role unique is the interaction with important decision makers across the entire organization.

You will report to the Director, Finance - GA&I and IT located at Rockwell Automation's world headquarters in Milwaukee, WI, USA.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide financial support to CIO, 5 Vice Presidents and global IT staff of over 700 people
• Manage a budget of approx. $400M including large capital projects
• Create business cases for large digital investments and complex multi-year technology contracts
• Lead productivity programs that lower the IT organization's cost to serve
• Ensure that the highest return on investment programs are funded by managing the > $50M project portfolio.
• Partner with Global Analytics and Insights organization that provides FP&A support
• Ensure renewals and accounting treatment for $140M of license and maintenance contracts
• Ensure that VP's staffs understand financial results and reduce risks.
• Provide financial support for long-term strategy including ERP roadmaps
• Focus on main causes which include large and variable type expenses to ensure that finance support is providing the highest value, based on capacity
• Lead quarterly forecasting and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of progressive Financial Planning & Analysis experience
• Experience supporting a senior level executive of a department or function
• Experience working through complex accounting models including leases, financing arrangements, and large capital projects related to both software development and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS
• Background in investment analysis including business cases and benefits realization
• Experience with large technology solutions and providers
• Agile/SAFE software development practices
• Working knowledge of SAP, EPM or other financial systems

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so 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 other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.