Sr Manager Operations Finance

Xylem•Auburn, WA

11d•$140,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Operations Finance serves as the primary finance business partner for Xylem’s Auburn manufacturing site. The role drives financial performance through strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting, operational analysis, and decision support. Working closely with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Accounting, and Site Leadership, the position supports profitability improvement, cost optimization, SIOP processes, capital investment evaluation, and the delivery of actionable financial insights. The role aligns business strategy with financial objectives while promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Regular onsite engagement with plant leadership and operations teams is required. The position is based in Auburn, NY, with a minimum of two onsite days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
7–10 years of progressive finance, accounting, FP&A, or operations finance experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing or operational environments.
Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and business partnership skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with OneStream, HFM, or similar financial planning systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the Auburn site's annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, monthly outlooks, and long-range planning activities.
Analyze variances to forecast, budget, prior year, and strategic plan, and provide insights, recommendations, and risk assessments.
Coordinate forecast, budget, flash review, and outlook activities with Operations Leadership and Finance teams.
Serve as the site's primary OneStream user and ensure timely, accurate forecast submissions.
Act as a strategic business partner to the Site Leader, Materials Manager, Site Controller, and functional leadership team.
Lead weekly Risks & Opportunities reviews to identify business trends, operational risks, and growth opportunities.
Support SIOP demand planning by aligning operational forecasts with financial expectations.
Partner with operations leaders on productivity, cost optimization, and performance improvement initiatives.
Provide financial leadership and support for Management Business Reviews and Quarterly Business Reviews.
Analyze site performance, including revenue and sales trends, standard margin, customer and product mix profitability, backlog and bookings, cost center spending, and operational efficiency metrics.
Prepare monthly leadership reporting and early-look financial assessments during close cycles.
Recommend actions to improve operational and financial performance.
Develop and track savings initiatives resulting from productivity and continuous improvement efforts.
Lead monthly cost center reviews with department leaders and monitor spending against forecast and budget.
Identify cost savings and operational efficiency opportunities with leadership teams.
Support headcount planning and labor cost management.
Support capital project evaluations, business case development, and post-investment analysis.
Track process improvement initiatives and quantify their financial benefits.
Participate in strategic initiatives to improve profitability, productivity, and operational effectiveness.
Deliver ad hoc reporting and financial analysis to support business priorities.