Manager, North America Finance
Charlotte, NC - USA
Job Summary
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.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days/week in office)
Travel: Approximately 10% within North America
- Supports the overall branch forecast and budget process through understanding of market trends revenue margins expenses projects investments headcount etc. ensuring clear understanding of all variances and critical evaluation of input.
- Drive business and financial insights into the sales and operations team through data and analytics
- Lead and monitor weekly bottoms up sales forecasting across the branch network and partner with management and manufacturing to understand delays and mitigation plans
- Support overall coordination and execution of subdivision and branch PLs and assist management in understanding variances YoY vs budget and vs model branch.
- Provide weekly status update to senior leadership on financial results and comparisons to latest estimates and forecasts
- Work closely with CI Leadership and provide savings guidance guidelines and present Productivity results to Senior Leadership
- Support monthly regional business reviews
- Implement standard processes and procedures to ensure data integrity and completeness
- Ad hoc analysis as needed by management
- Assist with month end close
- Participate in upcoming ERP implementations
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
- Minimum 4 years of accounting controllership or operational finance experience.
- Strong understanding of financial statements month-end close general accounting financial controls and reporting processes.
- Experience working within SAP in a finance or accounting capacity.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations industrial or multi-site business environments.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Proven ability to investigate financial issues identify root causes and drive resolution.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Manufacturing finance plant finance or controller experience.
- Experience with inventory accounting accounts receivable and working capital management.
- ERP implementation system conversion or finance transformation experience.
- Power BI experience.
- Oracle and OneStream experience.
- Financial modeling and planning experience.
Why Xylem
We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:
Paid parental leave maternity support and fertility benefits
Flexibility and hybrid work options where applicable
Health dental and vision insurance from day one
Emotional health and wellness programs and Volunteer program (Watermark)
Paid time off (PTO)/Flexible time off (FTO) and paid holidays
Career development advancement tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness
Generous retirement savings plan with company contribution
Employee recognition and discount programs
Ready to grow your career while making a difference Join a team that values your skills supports your development and empowers you to help solve global water challenges.
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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.
At Xylem youll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylems transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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