Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employeesoperating 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: The Sr. Analyst, Finance, MCS Electric Smart Metering will be responsible be responsible for providing overall financial support for achieving performance goals (i.e., operating margin, co-manufacturer support, product cost support, R&D and Engineering OPEX/CAPEX support. Assists as required with monthly and quarterly financial submissions and presentation to management as well as ad-hoc analysis.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Immerse yourself in the Electric business to develop deep understandings of the comprehensive business environment to be able to drive meaningful impact alongside decision makers – be a proactive and strategic co-pilot, not a reactive or passive observer.
- Supports the overall budget and forecast for the MCS Electric business through understanding of the revenue, margins, expenses, capital investments, special projects, headcount, working capital, 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).
- Prepare the monthly/quarterly/annual reporting requirements for headquarters and internal Senior Leaders with a focus on insights that connect strategy to execution.
- Develop and implement financial trend reports to identify areas of risks and opportunity within the business in current financial budget / forecasts.
- Maintains capital investment tracker and works with the team to understand incremental requests and changes to the plan. Understands and analysis PAR form submission to validate assumptions. Perform duties of PAR Admin for the MCS Electric business.
- Partner with the Americas Accounting organization to ensure any accounting treatment impacts are accurately and adequately forecasted and understood.
- Leverage AI and 80/20 methodologies to drive a continuous improvement culture to implement standardized best practices in financial analysis and reporting.
- Commitment to demonstrating high-impact behaviors particularly continuous professional development, collaboration and teamwork, and results driven performance.
- Ad-hoc analysis as-needed by management. Time would usually be of the essence in these analyses.
- Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organizational needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting with minimum 4 years of business experience.
- Must have a working knowledge of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP).
- Must have the ability to engage business process owners in a direct yet professional manner, thoroughly evaluate business processes, and quickly identify potential control gaps.
- Requires demonstrated skill in written and oral communications and interview skills.
- Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized. Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess a positive attitude and be able to think creatively, be highly driven, and be self-motivated.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and OneStream skills.
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 inclusion and belonging 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 prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our 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
