Manager, FP&A

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 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

THE ROLE:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Planning and Analysis Manager FP&A to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to grow within a global organization. As FP&A Manager you will play a key role in supporting the monthly closing process financial reporting and performance tracking. You will partner with regional finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely accurate and standardized financial deliverables while gaining broad exposure to FP&A activities across the segment.

This position is well-suited for someone with strong analytical skills attention to detail and a passion for driving process discipline and continuous improvement.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and coordinate the monthly and quarterly closing cycle in partnership with Accounting and regional FP&A teams ensuring accuracy timeliness and alignment.
• Serve as the central point of contact for close-related deliverables tracking submissions monitoring dependencies resolving issues and ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Perform in-depth variance analysis on P&L balance sheet and working capital highlighting risks opportunities and key drivers of performance.
• Prepare consolidate and deliver accurate reporting packages and dashboards for senior leadership ensuring results are presented with clear insights and forward-looking commentary
• Proactively identify discrepancies or data integrity issues and work with stakeholders to resolve them before reporting deadlines.
• Drive the preparation of monthly business review materials including development of management bridges and insightful storytelling that connects financial performance to operational outcomes.
• Provide analytical support for business performance reviews productivity tracking and segment initiatives.
• Support forecasting and planning cycles by consolidating inputs validating assumptions and preparing scenario analyses as needed.
• Lead and participate in process improvements and standardization initiatives with a strong focus on automation digitization and adoption of best practices in reporting.
• Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis and strategic projects adding value beyond reporting through data-driven insights and recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or Business Administration.
• 5 years of experience in FP&A Controlling or Accounting (global or manufacturing environment a plus).
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills; high attention to detail accuracy and ability to connect numbers to business drivers.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial systems (SAP OneStream) preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and priorities on tight deadlines.
• Experience with data visualization and storytelling techniques to translate data into actionable insights is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear concise messages for senior audiences.
• Experience in a global matrixed organization and comfort navigating ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement and automation opportunities within financial reporting and planning.
• Knowledge of forecasting budgeting and scenario modeling methodologies is an advantage.
• Self-starter with intellectual curiosity problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Exposure to or interest in emerging technologies in Finance (automation AI predictive analytics) is a plus.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and re-use. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.