Senior Manager, Operational Finance

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 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

• Develop and support financial plans forecasts and outlooks aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze financial and operational data to provide insights identify trends and support decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance and explain variances versus forecast budget and prior year.
• Provide clear data-driven recommendations to support business and financial decisions.

• Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecast updates.
• Track and analyze expenses revenue and key cost drivers.
• Help ensure alignment to budget guidelines and support adjustments as business needs evolve.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve budget accuracy visibility and accountability.

• Monitor cash flow trends and support forecasting of liquidity needs.
• Analyze factors affecting cash flow working capital and financial risk.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash performance and reduce financial exposure.

• Prepare and deliver accurate timely financial reports and performance updates.
• Analyze financial statements and operational metrics to provide meaningful business insights.
• Support reporting consistency data integrity and transparency across the business.
• Assist in developing reporting tools and dashboards that improve visibility and decision support.

• Identify financial risks operational challenges and areas requiring greater visibility or control.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of financial controls and compliance processes.
• Help ensure adherence to accounting standards company policies and financial regulations.
• Participate in audit support activities and help maintain appropriate documentation.

• Collaborate with senior management on long-range planning performance improvement and business initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for growth productivity and cost savings through financial and operational analysis.
• Support business cases investment analysis and ad hoc financial modeling as needed.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance financial accuracy efficiency and scalability.

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in finance accounting FP&A operational finance or a related field.
• Strong financial planning forecasting reporting and variance analysis skills.
• Solid understanding of financial statements business performance drivers and operational finance concepts.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable business insights.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience developing models analyses and reporting that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems with experience using reporting or planning tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to stakeholders.

• Experience in manufacturing industrial operational or multi-site business environments.
• Experience supporting budgeting forecasting and performance analysis in a complex organization.
• Familiarity with ERP systems reporting platforms and financial planning tools.
• Experience supporting process improvement system implementations or finance transformation initiatives.

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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.