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 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. We’re Hiring for a Sr Financial Analyst! **THE ROLE** : The Sr Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing financial management, oversight, internal controls, and guidance at our Texarkana, Arkansas facility. **CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Support the overall forecast and budget processes and management for Smith-Blair through the understanding of the revenue, margins, expenses, capital spending, special projects, headcount, inflation, material cost, etc. ensuring clear understanding of all variances and critical evaluation of input. (Key result: All variances from forecast, budget and prior year can be adequately explained, and improvements that can be made to enhance future forecast accuracy). + Perform month end and quarter end close tasks, reconciliations and reporting requirements. + Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reporting requirements for headquarters. + Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reporting for internal Senior Leaders including but not limited spend tracking, headcount, labor cost, material cost, inflation, etc. + Develop and implement financial trend reports to identify areas of opportunity and risks within the business. + Understand capital expenditure process. + Partner with the Americas Accounting organization to ensure any accounting treatment impacts are accurately and adequately forecasted and understood. + Ensure and drive the implementation of standard processes and procedures to ensure data integrity and completeness. + Create and drive a continuous improvement culture and with a focus on automation and simplification. + Responsible for internal control compliance (SOX) at the Texarkana site. + Oversee the preparation and execution of the annual physical inventory process. + Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities. + Ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed by management. Time would usually be of the essence in these analyses. + Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organizational needs. **QUALIFICATIONS:** + Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting with a minimum of 5 years of business experience desired. + Must have a working knowledge of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). + Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and OneStream skills. + Must have the ability to engage business process owners in a direct yet professional manner. + Must have the ability to thoroughly evaluate business processes and quickly identify potential control gaps. + Requires demonstrated skill in written and oral communications and interview skills. + Highest standards of accuracy and precision. + Be highly organized and a high attention to detail. + Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to think creatively. Be highly driven and self-motivated. + Ability to lead cross-functional projects. + Problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical skills a must along with the ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously. + A desire for continuous improvement. + Ability to maintain confidentiality. _\#LI-JO2_ Salary range: $72,300.00 - $130,100.00 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, you'll 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 Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation