Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst at Xylem. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the overall forecast and budget for the Xylem HQ Functions, ensuring a clear understanding of all variances, and critically evaluating input. You will collaborate with functional leaders, prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements, and drive a continuous improvement culture with a focus on automation and simplification. If you have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for driving financial performance, we encourage you to apply.
Core Responsibilities:
- Forecasting and Budgeting: Support the overall forecast and budget for the Xylem HQ Functions by understanding revenue, margins, expenses, capital, special projects, headcount, etc. Ensure clear understanding of all variances and critically evaluate input. Key Result: All variances from forecast, budget, and prior year can be adequately explained, and improvements can be made to enhance future forecast accuracy.
- Reporting: Prepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements for headquarters and internal Senior Leaders.
- Collaboration: Partner with functional leaders to prepare forecasts and budgets.
- Variance Analysis: Prepare and review monthly variance analysis with functional partners.
- Continuous Improvement: Create and drive a continuous improvement culture with a focus on automation and simplification.
- Accounting Partnership: Partner with the Americas Accounting organization to ensure any accounting treatment impacts are accurately and adequately forecasted and understood.
- Ad Hoc Reporting: Handle ad hoc reporting as needed.
- Additional Duties: Perform additional duties and responsibilities based on organizational needs.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or finance/accounting with a minimum of 2 years of business experience.
- Knowledge: Working knowledge of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
- Skills: Ability to engage business process owners in a direct yet professional manner, thoroughly evaluate business processes, and quickly identify potential control gaps. Demonstrated skill in written and oral communications. Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and OneStream skills. Oracle/SAP knowledge preferred.
- Attributes: Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized. Ability to think creatively, highly driven, and self-motivated.
Salary range:
$70,500.00 - $126,500.00
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We embrace diversity and prioritize our employees' well-being through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
