Sr Analyst, Finance at Xylem in New York, NY

Job description

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. Xylem is seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst to support our Auburn, NY manufacturing operations. This role serves as a key financial business partner, providing analysis, insights, and recommendations that drive operational performance, productivity, profitability, and growth. The Senior Financial Analyst will support budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, inventory and working capital initiatives, cost management, sales and margin analysis, and process improvement efforts. This position will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance leadership to help drive informed business decisions and achieve site performance goals. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic manufacturing environment and influencing business results through data-driven analysis and collaboration. Location: Auburn, NY - Hybrid based. Senior Financial Analyst Responsibilities: Support the financial performance of the Auburn manufacturing site through detailed analysis, forecasting, and business partnership. Assist in the annual budget, strategic planning, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with operational and financial objectives. Analyze variances to forecast, budget, and prior year results, providing 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 improve 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 the development and tracking of productivity, cost, and operational performance metrics. Provide ad hoc financial analysis and strategic decision support for site and business leadership Senior Financial Analyst Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. Minimum of 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. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial information to both business leaders and finance stakeholders. Ability to work independently while effectively partnering with cross-functional teams. Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Preferred Qualifica