Sr Manager Operations 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. The Senior Manager, Operations Finance serves as the primary finance business partner for the Auburn manufacturing site. This role is responsible for driving financial performance through strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting, operational analysis, and decision support. The position partners closely with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Accounting, and Site Leadership to improve profitability, optimize cost performance, support SIOP processes, evaluate capital investments, and deliver actionable financial insights. The successful candidate will play a critical role in aligning business strategy with financial objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. This role requires regular onsite engagement with plant leadership and operations teams. Location: Auburn, NY (Onsite Minimum 2 Days per Week) Senior Manager, Operations Finance Responsibilities: Financial Planning & Forecasting Lead the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, monthly outlooks, and long-range planning activities for the Auburn site. Ensure a thorough understanding of all variances to forecast, budget, prior year, and strategic plan. Provide clear financial insights, recommendations, and risk assessments to support decision-making. Coordinate forecast, budget, flash review, and outlook activities with Operations Leadership and Finance teams. Serve as the site's primary user for OneStream, ensuring timely and accurate forecast submissions. Business Partnership & Operational Support Serve as a strategic business partner to the Site Leader, Materials Manager, Site Controller, and functional leadership team. Lead weekly Risks & Opportunities (R&O) reviews to identify business trends, operational risks, and growth opportunities. Support SIOP demand planning activities by aligning operational forecasts with financial expectations. Partner with operations leaders to drive productivity, cost optimization, and performance improvement initiatives. Provide financial leadership and support for Management Business Reviews (MBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs). Financial Analysis & Performance Management Perform detailed analysis of site performance, including: Revenue and sales trends Standard margin performance Customer and product mix profitability Backlog and bookings analysis Cost center spending Operational efficiency metrics Prepare monthly leadership reporting and "early look" financial assessments during close cycles. Provide recommendations that drive improved operational and financial performance. Develop and track savings initiatives resulting from productivity and continuous improvement efforts. Cost Management & Controls Lead monthly cost center reviews with department leaders. Monitor spending performance against forecast and budget. Partner with leadership teams to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies. Support headcount planning and labor cost management. Capital & Strategic Initiatives Support capital project evaluations, business case development, and post-investment analysis. Help track process improvement initiatives and quantify financial benefits. Participate in strategic initiatives designed to enhance profitability, productivity, and operational effectiveness. Deliver ad hoc reporting and financial analysis to support business priorities. Senior Manager, Operations Finance Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. 7-10 yea