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As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employeesoperatingin 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.\nThe Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for delivering financial analysis, business support, and performance insights that help drive results across Xylem’s Applied Water business. This role provides critical support for orders and sales reviews, backlog management, margin analysis, new initiatives, and process improvement efforts.\nThe position partners closely with the Senior Finance Manager, as well as Sales and Operations leadership, to deliver data-driven analysis, actionable recommendations, and financial solutions that support business performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, sound financial judgment, and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.\nLocation: Charlotte, NC\nWork Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days/week in office)\nSenior Financial Analyst Key Responsibilities:\nProvide financial support and analysis for orders, sales, backlog, margin performance, and key commercial finance initiatives across the Applied Water business.\n\nPrepare weekly Risks and Opportunities (R&O) reporting for Applied Water manufacturing sites, including updated trends on orders, sales, margin, and other commercial finance metrics.\n\nUpload flash results into OneStream and ensure timely, accurate reporting.\n\nPrepare and distribute monthly reporting on orders and sales by site, market, and product line.\n\nLead the preparation and continuous improvement of the monthly Commercial MBR presentation process.\n\nSupport budget and forecasting activities by providing meaningful commentary on year-over-year and cycle-over-cycle changes.\n\nPartner with the SIOP team and Product Line Managers (PLMs) to reconcile order outlooks with demand planning assumptions.\n\nLead monthly low-margin reviews with Sales and PLM teams to identify discrepancies, address performance issues, and anticipate future pricing adjustments.\n\nDevelop, maintain, and enhance interactive dashboards to monitor trends in orders, sales, margins, and backlog.\n\nTrack price realization monthly for budget and forecast cycles, partnering with the Pricing team to understand key initiatives, assumptions, and business impacts.\n\nSupport month-end close activities for applicable Applied Water sites, including commercial finance analysis related to price/mix, rebates, and promotional activities.\n\nOwn the daily sales and order reporting files for total Applied Water.\n\nImplement and improve standard processes and procedures to ensure financial accuracy, data integrity, and completeness.\n\nProvide ad hoc reporting and analysis in support of Applied Water sites, as needed.\n\nSenior Financial Analyst Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.\n\nMinimum of 3 years of related financial work experience required.\n\nMinimum of 2 years of accounting experience required.\n\nDemonstrated experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and planning.\n\nStrong analytical, critical thinking, prioritization, and time management skills.\n\nProven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.\n\nStrong leadership capability and problem-solving skills.\n\nExcellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.\n\nAbility to work effectively both independently and in cross-functional team environments.\n\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required; experience with databases, Oracle, and OneStream preferred.\n\nPower BI or Tableau experience preferred.\n\nAbility to travel up to 10%.\n\nCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.\n\nCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.\nThe estimated salary range for this position is $95,000 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.\n#LI-Hybrid\nJoin 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; wherewe recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.\nAt Xylem, you'llnot 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.\nPlease 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 providingreasonable accommodationsto enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modifythis job description and assign additionalduties as needed. 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