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.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days/week in office)
Travel: Approximately 10% within North America
- Supports the overall branch forecast and budget process through understanding of market trends, revenue, margins, expenses, projects, investments, headcount, etc. ensuring clear understanding of all variances and critical evaluation of input.
- Drive business and financial insights into the sales and operations team through data and analytics
- Lead and monitor weekly bottoms up sales forecasting across the branch network and partner with management and manufacturing to understand delays and mitigation plans
- Support overall coordination and execution of subdivision and branch PL’s and assist management in understanding variances YoY, vs budget, and vs model branch.
- Provide weekly status update to senior leadership on financial results and comparisons to latest estimates and forecasts
- Work closely with CI Leadership and provide savings guidance guidelines and present Productivity results to Senior Leadership
- Support monthly regional business reviews
- Implement standard processes and procedures to ensure data integrity and completeness
- Ad hoc analysis as needed by management
- Assist with month end close
- Participate in upcoming ERP implementations
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
- Minimum 4 years of accounting, controllership, or operational finance experience.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, month-end close, general accounting, financial controls, and reporting processes.
- Experience working within SAP in a finance or accounting capacity.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, industrial, or multi-site business environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Proven ability to investigate financial issues, identify root causes, and drive resolution.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Manufacturing finance, plant finance, or controller experience.
- Experience with inventory accounting, accounts receivable, and working capital management.
- ERP implementation, system conversion, or finance transformation experience.
- Power BI experience.
- Oracle and OneStream experience.
- Financial modeling and planning experience.
Why Xylem?
We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:
· Paid parental leave, maternity support, and fertility benefits
· Flexibility and hybrid work options where applicable
· Health, dental, and vision insurance from day one
· Emotional health and wellness programs and Volunteer program (Watermark)
· Paid time off (PTO)/Flexible time off (FTO) and paid holidays
· Career development, advancement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan forgiveness
· Generous retirement savings plan with company contribution
· Employee recognition and discount programs
Ready to grow your career while making a difference? Join a team that values your skills, supports your development, and empowers you to help solve global water challenges.
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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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- At least 5 years of progressive finance and accounting experience
- At least 4 years of accounting, controllership, or operational finance experience
- Strong understanding of financial statements, month-end close, general accounting, financial controls, and reporting processes
- Experience working with SAP in a finance or accounting capacity
- Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, industrial, or multi-site business environments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to investigate financial issues, identify root causes, and drive resolution
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Manufacturing finance, plant finance, or controller experience
- Experience with inventory accounting, accounts receivable, and working capital management
- ERP implementation, system conversion, or finance transformation experience
- Power BI experience
- Oracle and OneStream experience
- Financial modeling and planning experience
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!
