Sr Manager FP&A

Ebro Electronic GmbH; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xylem, a Fortune 500 water technology company, is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to shape the global financial strategy for Applied Water. This leader will drive planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis, delivering actionable insights to support growth and efficiency.

The role partners with Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR, and Finance across sites worldwide, and leads BI initiatives to enhance visibility into performance trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of FP&A, finance, or related roles.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills to partner across functions and levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for senior leaders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems.

Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis and Reporting: identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive actions to improve financial performance and mitigate risks.
• Forecasting and Budgeting: develop and maintain forecasts and budgets.
• Business Intelligence: use BI tools to gather insights for decision-making.
• Performance Improvement: drive efficiency and growth across the business.
• Compliance and Risk Management: ensure regulatory compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Collaboration

Verbal/written communication

Excel

BI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Xylem ist ein Fortune 500 Wassertechnologieunternehmen mit global 23.000 Mitarbeitenden in über 100 Ländern und einer Mission: unseren Kunden durch innovative Technologielösungen und unser Fachwissen bei der Lösung von Wasserproblemen und -herausforderungen zu helfen. Wir sind der weltweit führende Anbieter effizienter, innovativer und nachhaltiger Wassertechnologien, die dafür sorgen, dass unser Wasser nachhaltig genutzt, optimal verwaltet, erhalten und wiederverwendet wird.

The Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a critical role in shaping the financial strategy of the Applied Water business on a global scale. This leader will drive financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis, while delivering actionable insights that support growth, efficiency, and informed decision-making.

This role also serves as a key partner in advancing Business Intelligence capabilities across the business, enabling deeper visibility into performance trends, operational drivers, and improvement opportunities.

The Senior Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders across Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR, and Finance to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and to continuously improve financial and business performance.

Applied Water (AW) is a global business with multiple sites, a broad portfolio of products, and both internal and external customers. With approximately $1.8B in revenue across four divisions, AW requires strong financial leadership to support strategic decision-making, operational performance, and profitable growth.

Location: Charlotte, NC

Schedule: This is a hybrid position requiring onsite 3 days per week

Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Responsibilities

Financial Analysis and Reporting: Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders. Collaborate with various departments, including but not only, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Hr, to ensure alignment with corporate objectives. Provide financial expertise and support to cross-functional teams. Analyze financial information and reports to deliver accurate and timely insights to senior leaders for strategic decision-making.

Drive actions to improve financial performance by highlighting and analyzing unexpected variances, proactively identifying and mitigating financial and business risks, and collaborating with Ops and Business leaders to execute opportunities that achieve or exceed business commitments. Identify areas of success and opportunity within the AW strategy that may require further management attention. Ensure timely submission of reporting packages to Senior Management and Corporate HQ with high-quality analysis and drive effective communication and visual management as requested.

Forecasting and Budgeting: Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts and budgets. Monitor performance against forecasts and budgets and provide recommendations for adjustments as needed.

Business Intelligence: Utilize advanced Business Intelligence tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data. Generate actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making and enhance operational efficiency. Support all finance matters related to Business Intelligence, including data management, financial reporting, and performance analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration of Business Intelligence insights into financial planning and strategy. Continuously seek opportunities to improve financial processes and systems through the application of Business Intelligence.

Performance Improvement: Identify areas for financial and operational improvement. Develop and implement strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive business growth.

Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies. Identify and mitigate financial risks through proactive analysis and reporting.

Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends and best practices. Continuously seek opportunities to improve financial processes and systems

Qualifications

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

8+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, finance, or related roles.

Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively across functions and levels of the organization.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to senior leaders.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business operating systems/applications.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of experience at Xylem.

LEAN and/or Green Belt certification.

International business experience in a global or matrixed organization.

XLME DOES NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION.

The estimated salary range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000 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.

Why Xylem?

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally.

• 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

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Additional Information

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.

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