Sr Financial Analyst–Americas, FP&A

Descrizione

Xylem |ˈzīləm|

1. The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;

2. a leading global water technology company.

Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.

If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you!

The Role: The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing overall financial planning and analysis support for achieving performance in the Americas region as well as the Measurement & Control Solutions and Applied Water Systems businesses.  Assists the Sr. Manager, Americas FP&A as required with the consolidation of financials, monthly reporting requirements, HQ deliverables, and prepares special ad hoc financial analysis and presentations for management.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Supports the overall forecast and budget process for Xylem Americas through understanding of revenue, margins, expenses, capital projects, investments, headcount, etc. ensuring clear understanding of all variances and critical evaluation of input. (Key result: All variances from forecast, budget and prior year can be adequately explained, and improvements that can be made to enhance future forecast accuracy).
• Responsible for building executive presentations and providing analytics on annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly updates
• Prepares the monthly/quarterly/annual reporting requirements for headquarters and internal Senior Leaders
• Actively supports and challenges business outcomes to ensure that our business leaders and finance teams are meeting their periodic financial commitments
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly status updates to senior leadership on financial results and comparisons to latest estimates and forecasts
• Build out financial models for scenario planning on large investments and market strategies in Xylem Americas
• Implement standard processes and procedures to ensure data integrity and completeness
• Ad hoc analysis as needed by management.  Time would usually be of the essence in these analyses.
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilitie:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• MBA or Advanced Degree preferred
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Minimum of 5 years related financial work experience
• Proven analytical ability and leadership capabilities
• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling and planning required.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and manage priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively across multiple time zones
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate to non-finance team members
• Expert in Microsoft Office applications and databases.  Experience with OneStream and Business Objects preferred.
• ERP experience preferred.

We Offer You More Than Just “A Job”

• Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
• Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
• Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
• Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity, Emerging Leaders, Working Parents Networks and Non-Native English Speakers and Allies.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

(The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters and must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the office
• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours
• This job may work hybrid/remote

Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.