Sr Analyst, Finance

Xylem•Auburn, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Xylem is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support its Auburn, New York manufacturing operations. The role serves as a financial business partner, providing analysis, insights, and recommendations to drive operational performance, productivity, profitability, and growth. The analyst supports budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, inventory and working capital initiatives, cost management, sales and margin analysis, and process improvement. The position partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Project Management, and Finance leadership to support informed decisions and site performance goals. It is hybrid-based and suited to a finance professional interested in a dynamic manufacturing environment and influencing business results through data-driven analysis and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
At least 4 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Operations Finance, or a related analytical role.
Working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or industrial business environments.
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling capabilities.
Ability to communicate complex financial information to business leaders and finance stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and partner effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, inventory management, and labor absorption concepts.
Experience supporting headcount planning, workforce analytics, and productivity measurement.
Exposure to financial planning and reporting systems such as OneStream, Hyperion, or similar tools.
Experience developing operational KPIs and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

Support the financial performance of the Auburn manufacturing site through detailed analysis, forecasting, and business partnership.
Assist with annual budgeting, strategic planning, and forecasting, ensuring alignment with operational and financial objectives.
Analyze variances to forecasts, budgets, and prior-year results and provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve forecast accuracy.
Partner with Operations leadership to understand manufacturing performance, productivity, cost drivers, and savings opportunities.
Develop and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and the quality of financial reporting and analysis.
Prepare monthly financial analyses and performance reporting for site leadership.
Support business reviews, operational performance discussions, and management presentations.
Partner with Project Management and Sales teams to provide revenue, margin, and profitability analysis.
Support Business Unit Site Reviews and leadership reporting requirements.
Own and maintain site headcount and labor cost modeling, including workforce planning, personnel cost analysis, labor absorption, and productivity tracking.
Analyze labor spending trends and support planning related to workforce changes, productivity initiatives, and union-based labor considerations.
Support alignment of forecasts, budgets, and operating plans with functional leaders across the organization.
Assist with goal deployment activities, including developing and tracking productivity, cost, and operational performance metrics.
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and strategic decision support for site and business leadership.