Manager, Finance - WI Treatment Projects
About The Position
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. Job Summary: The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will oversee the WI Treatment projects business for Americas region, leading the financial forecasting, budgeting, and strategic analysis that supports the company’s financial decisions. Your role involves developing financial plans and providing insights that drive business growth. You will work closely with senior leadership to align financial strategies with corporate objectives.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field with at least 5 years experience or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
- Planning and Scheduling: Proficiently create project plans, define milestones, and establish timelines. Ensure that tasks are well organized and aligned with strategic objectives.
- Budgeting: Skillfully manage project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and monitor expenses. Make informed decisions to optimize financial outcomes.
- Resource Allocation: Allocate personnel, tools, and other resources efficiently to achieve project goals. Balance competing priorities and adapt as needed.
- End to End Project Management: Lead improvement projects from initiation to completion. Monitor progress, address challenges, and ensure timely delivery of measurable results.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Analyze financial data and provide insights and recommendations to management
- Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on variances
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements
- Develop and maintain reporting templates and dashboards for efficient financial analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with departmental managers
- Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting and scenario analysis
- Monitor and analyze budget vs. actual performance and provide explanations for variances
- Identify and communicate potential risks and opportunities to improve financial performance
- Provide strategic financial planning and analysis to support business decisions
- Conduct financial analyses for new business initiatives and investments
- Develop and maintain long term financial plans and projections
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial planning processes
- Communicate financial results and analyses to senior management and key stakeholders
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather and analyze financial data
- Serve as a subject matter expert for financial planning and analysis matters
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies
- Identify and mitigate financial risks through regular monitoring and analysis
- Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
