Senior Financial Analyst

About the role

The Senior Financial Analyst is a key member of the AW Americas Financial Planning & Analysis team. This role partners closely with the Finance Director and collaborates with both Commercial and Operations Finance teams to support the business through forecasting, budgeting, and weekly outlook processes. The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, analytical rigor, and the ability to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders across the organization.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly investment tracking by partnering with R&D and Operations teams across Americas sites and divisions to provide financial insights that inform business decisions.
• Support 80/20 analysis and tracking, including preparing estimates for weekly outlooks, forecasts, and annual budgets, while providing commentary on key variances.
• Coordinate monthly meetings and data collection for 80/20 Bowlers, as well as support ad hoc reporting requests.
• Analyze financial performance and deliver actionable insights and recommendations to business leaders.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and planning activities.
• Monitor and report on key financial metrics and KPIs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting effectiveness.

Qualifications

Candidates 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.

• Continuous Professional Development: Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning, professional growth, and staying current on industry trends and best practices.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Builds strong partnerships, works effectively across teams, and values diverse perspectives to drive better outcomes.
• Results-Driven Performance: Maintains a strong focus on execution, accountability, and delivering high-quality results in a timely manner.

Pay

The 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to paid Volunteer Program (Xylem Watermark)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

Schedule

Location: Charlotte, NC. Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days/week in office).