Finance Leadership Development Program

Watts Water•North Andover, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kickstart your career in finance with Watts Water Technologies! Our two-year Finance Leadership Rotational Program is designed for ambitious, high-potential graduates eager to make an impact from day one. Through two immersive, 12-month rotations— potential rotations could include Commercial Finance, Operations Finance, Internal Audit and Americas FP&A —you’ll gain hands-on experience across critical areas of our business, collaborate with senior leaders, and develop the skills needed for a successful long-term career. As a valued member of our team, you’ll help drive transparency, consistency, and performance while shaping the future of a global industry leader. This role is hybrid, and is based at our headquarters in North Andover, MA. What Sets the Program Apart: Two distinct rotations throughout our Finance department A leadership curriculum designed to accelerate learning, broaden exposure, and foster professional growth Meaningful project work with business and customer impact Opportunities to learn from experienced leaders across multiple functions Development of technical, commercial, and customer-focused capabilities A path to a full-time role aligned with your strengths and business needs

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting/Finance or other Analytical Field
Graduation date of May 2027
Proven interest in leadership development, with a strong desire and commitment to grow into future leadership positions
Basic understanding of financial concepts and statements
Self-motivated, problem solver, strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Superior organization skills, ability to multi-task and rearrange priorities as needed
An analytical mindset with the ability to identify inconsistencies, errors, etc.
Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to understand/learn HFM, ERP, Cognos/BI, Copilot
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Participate in a structured two-year rotational program across Commercial Finance, Operations Finance, Internal Audit and Americas FP&A functions.
Evaluate internal controls, financial processes, and compliance with company policies through testing, process walkthroughs, documentation review, and interviews with business partners.
Assist with internal audit activities including risk assessments, control testing, audit documentation, remediation tracking, and process improvement recommendations.
Partner with process owners and business leaders to identify opportunities to improve controls, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
Support monthly and quarterly financial close activities, including journal entries, reporting, and analysis of financial results.
Assist in the preparation of management reporting packages, forecasts, annual operating plans (AOP), and strategic planning activities.
Provide reporting and analysis of performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted, and strategic planning results to support business decision-making.
Support budgeting and forecasting activities through expense tracking, variance analysis, and identification of risks and opportunities.
Perform ad hoc financial and operational analysis in support of business initiatives, capital investments, and operational performance.
Collaborate with finance leaders, operational teams, and corporate partners to support business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze cost structures, including labor, materials, and overhead, to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings.
Partner with operations and supply chain teams to provide financial insights on production performance and inventory management.
Assist in the preparation of capital expenditure requests and post-investment reviews.
Proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities within existing processes to foster efficiency, collaboration and alignment on key performance drivers.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned