Sr Analyst, Finance

Xylem•Auburn, WA

7d•$97,000 - $112,000•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 help 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, partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Project Management, and Finance leadership. This position supports the financial performance of the manufacturing site and helps leaders make informed business decisions through data-driven analysis and collaboration. It includes ownership of site headcount and labor cost modeling, workforce planning, personnel cost analysis, labor absorption, productivity tracking, and labor spending analysis. The position is hybrid-based in Auburn, NY. Xylem does not provide sponsorship for this position.

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.

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, aligning them with operational and financial objectives.
Analyze variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year results and provide actionable recommendations to improve forecast accuracy.
Partner with Operations leadership to assess manufacturing performance, productivity, cost drivers, and savings opportunities.
Develop and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and improve financial reporting and analysis quality.
Prepare monthly financial analyses and performance reports for site leadership.
Support business reviews, operational performance discussions, and management presentations.
Partner with Project Management and Sales teams on revenue, margin, and profitability analysis.
Support Business Unit Site Reviews and leadership reporting requirements.
Own and maintain site headcount and labor cost models, including workforce planning, personnel cost analysis, labor absorption, and productivity tracking.
Analyze labor spending trends and support planning for workforce changes, productivity initiatives, and union-based labor considerations.
Align forecasts, budgets, and operating plans with functional leaders across the organization.
Assist with goal deployment, including developing and tracking productivity, cost, and operational performance metrics.
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and strategic decision support for site and business leadership.