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 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.
- Superviser la comptabilité générale, clients, fournisseurs et la reconnaissance du chiffre d’affaires
- Préparer les écritures mensuelles complexes et garantir la fiabilité des états financiers
- Piloter les clôtures mensuelles et le reporting Groupe (IFRS, headcount, commandes, mix produits…)
- Réconcilier les marges entre SAP et les analyses de profitabilité (COPA)
- Préparer les ajustements IFRS et les reportings consolidés
- Superviser l’établissement des comptes statutaires
- Être l’interlocuteur clé des auditeurs externes
- Piloter les obligations fiscales et déclarations (TVA, impôts, reporting réglementaire)
- Améliorer en continu les processus et contrôles financiers
- Contribuer à l’élaboration des budgets et forecasts
- Analyser les écarts et fournir des analyses financières à valeur ajoutée
- Travailler étroitement avec les équipes commerciales et opérationnelles
- Manager et développer les équipes finance locales (France, Italie, Espagne)
- Superviser les activités éventuellement externalisées
- Participer au déploiement de nouveaux outils et applications finance
- Contribuer à l’amélioration continue des processus et des contrôles internes
- Diplômé(e) en finance / comptabilité ou équivalent, avec au moins 3 ans d’expérience dans un rôle similaire
- Solide expérience en environnement industriel ou international
- Maîtrise des systèmes comptables, SAP est un atout
- Approche hands‑on, structurée et orientée résultats
- Excellentes compétences analytiques et maîtrise d’Excel
- Leadership naturel, esprit d’équipe et aisance relationnelle
- Capacité à évoluer dans un environnement exigeant et rythmé
- Français et anglais courants, l’espagnol ou l’italien est un plus
- Intégrité, sens des responsabilités et envie de progresser dans un groupe international
- Un rôle clé à forte visibilité internationale
- Un environnement industriel solide, en pleine évolution
- Un poste alliant expertise financière, management et business partnering
- De réelles opportunités de développement au sein du groupe Xylem
- Oversee general ledger, AR, AP and revenue recognition activities
- Prepare complex monthly journal entries and ensure accurate financial statements
- Manage month‑end close and Group reporting (IFRS, headcount, orders, product mix)
- Reconcile margins between SAP financials and COPA reports
- Prepare IFRS adjustments and reporting packages for Group Finance
- Manage statutory accounts and local reporting requirements
- Act as the key contact for external auditors
- Oversee tax filings and VAT returns
- Continuously improve financial processes and internal controls
- Contribute to budget and forecast preparation
- Analyze variances and provide actionable financial insights
- Partner closely with Sales and Operations teams
- Lead and develop local finance teams across Southern Europe
- Oversee outsourced finance activities where applicable
- Support the rollout of new finance tools and applications
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes
- Qualified accountant or equivalent, with at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Background in an industrial and/or international environment
- Strong knowledge of accounting systems; SAP experience is a plus
- Hands‑on, structured and results‑driven mindset
- Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency
- Collaborative leader with excellent communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, demanding environment
- Fluent in English and French; Spanish or Italian is an advantage
- High ethical standards, adaptability and a strong desire to grow within an international group
- A high‑impact regional role with international exposure
- A stable industrial environment undergoing transformation
- A position combining financial expertise, leadership and business partnership
- Career development opportunities within the Xylem Group
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.
Skills Required
- Diploma in finance/accounting or equivalent
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
- Solid experience in an industrial or international environment
- Strong knowledge of accounting systems
- Fluent in French and English
What We Do
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!
