Finance Manager, Distribution Finance, Inventory Controls & SAP Transformation

Watts Water•North Andover, MA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Manager, Distribution Finance, Inventory Controls & SAP Transformation serves as the primary finance business partner for Distribution Center (DC) operations across the U.S. and Canada. The role provides financial planning and analysis, operational finance support, reporting, and decision support to improve business performance and identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements. It delivers management reporting, forecasting support, business case development, and actionable financial insights to Operations and Supply Chain leadership. The position leads the finance workstream for Distribution Center SAP implementation, stabilization, and ongoing enhancements, including testing, user acceptance testing, go-live support, process automation, and development of future-state financial reporting and business processes. It is responsible for inventory accounting and controls, cycle count certifications, inventory valuation, compliance monitoring, audit support, and inventory accuracy across the distribution network. The Finance Manager leads monthly and quarterly close activities, revenue and shipping/receiving certifications, SOX compliance, and works with Operations, Supply Chain, Accounting, IT, Internal Audit, External Audit, and Corporate Finance to maintain a strong control environment. Other responsibilities include operating lease reporting, capital spending and CARA analysis, shrink and freight allowance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position manages one direct report and supports talent development, cross-training, business continuity planning, and organizational transformation and growth. This hybrid role is based in North Andover, Massachusetts. The employee works in the office Monday through Wednesday and remotely Thursday and Friday, with 10% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive Finance, FP&A, Cost Accounting, or Supply Chain Finance experience.
Experience supporting Distribution, Manufacturing, Operations, or Supply Chain environments.
Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
Experience with inventory controls and compliance activities.
SAP experience is required.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Financial planning and forecasting skills.
Financial modeling and business analysis skills.
Inventory controls and governance knowledge.
Internal controls and audit support experience.
ERP reporting and analytics skills.
Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
Punctuality, dependability, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and stressful conditions.
Ability to follow company personnel policies, procedures, and process standards, and maintain productive, collaborative relationships.
Ability to work in an office environment and meet the listed physical requirements, including extended periods seated and performing computer-based tasks.

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or CPA.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
SAP implementation or ERP transformation experience.
Power BI or similar reporting platform experience.

Responsibilities

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes for U.S. and Canada Distribution Centers.
Serve as the Finance lead for Distribution Center SAP implementation and newly established processes.
Develop and document finance standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Own Distribution Center inventory control governance processes.
Oversee agent and consignment inventory governance.
Lead monthly and quarterly end accounting and reporting processes for Distribution Centers.
Manage Distribution Center capital tracking and reporting.
Support SAP implementation, stabilization, and enhancement work, including testing, UAT, go-live support, process automation, and future-state financial reporting and processes.
Oversee inventory accounting and controls, cycle count certifications, inventory valuation, compliance monitoring, audit support, and inventory accuracy.
Lead revenue and shipping/receiving certifications and SOX compliance.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Accounting, IT, Internal Audit, External Audit, and Corporate Finance.
Perform operating lease reporting, capital spending and CARA analysis, and shrink and freight allowance performance analysis.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial controls and operational efficiency.
Manage one direct report and support talent development, cross-training, and business continuity planning.