Sr Analyst, Finance

Xylem; Village of East Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xylem in Auburn, NY is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with manufacturing leadership and deliver data-driven insights that drive performance and profitability.

The role supports budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, inventory and labor cost initiatives, cost management and margin analysis, partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance to influence decisions and improve site results.

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. GAAP.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or industrial environments.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to leaders and stakeholders.
• Independent work style with cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the financial performance of the Auburn manufacturing site through analysis, forecasting, and business partnership.
• Assist in annual budget, strategic planning, and forecasting processes.
• Analyze variances vs forecast, budget, and prior year results with actionable insights.
• Partner with Operations to understand manufacturing performance and cost drivers.
• Develop process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting quality.
• Prepare monthly financial analyses and site leadership reports.
• Support business reviews and management presentations.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Sales for revenue and margin analysis.
• Own headcount and labor cost modeling, including workforce planning.
• Analyze labor spending trends and productivity initiatives.
• Align forecasts with functional leaders and track productivity metrics.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and strategic decision support.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Labor cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

Tools

OneStream

Hyperion

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work everyday. 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 Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, inventory management, and labor absorption concepts.
• Experience supporting headcount planning, workforce analytics, and productivity measurement.
• Exposure to financial planning and reporting systems such as OneStream, Hyperion, or similar tools.
• Experience developing operational KPIs and performance metrics.

XYLEM DOES NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION.

The estimated salary range for this position is $ to $97,000 to $112,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

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