Senior Manager, Operational Finance

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.

The Sr. Manager, Operational Finance supports the financial performance of the business by providing strong financial planning, analysis, reporting, and operational insight. This role partners closely with business leaders and senior stakeholders to develop forecasts, monitor performance, assess risks and opportunities, and support strategic decision-making with accurate and actionable financial data.

This individual contributor role requires a strong foundation in finance and accounting, along with the ability to navigate complex business environments, improve financial processes, and deliver meaningful analysis that supports business objectives.

Location: Charlotte, NC

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days/week in office)

Sr. Manager, Operational Finance Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Develop and support financial plans, forecasts, and outlooks aligned with business objectives.

• Analyze financial and operational data to provide insights, identify trends, and support decision-making.

• Monitor financial performance and explain variances versus forecast, budget, and prior year.

• Provide clear, data-driven recommendations to support business and financial decisions.

Budget Management

• Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecast updates.

• Track and analyze expenses, revenue, and key cost drivers.

• Help ensure alignment to budget guidelines and support adjustments as business needs evolve.

• Partner with stakeholders to improve budget accuracy, visibility, and accountability.

Cash Flow and Working Capital Support

• Monitor cash flow trends and support forecasting of liquidity needs.

• Analyze factors affecting cash flow, working capital, and financial risk.

• Identify opportunities to improve cash performance and reduce financial exposure.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely financial reports and performance updates.

• Analyze financial statements and operational metrics to provide meaningful business insights.

• Support reporting consistency, data integrity, and transparency across the business.

• Assist in developing reporting tools and dashboards that improve visibility and decision support.

Risk Management and Controls

• Identify financial risks, operational challenges, and areas requiring greater visibility or control.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of financial controls and compliance processes.

• Help ensure adherence to accounting standards, company policies, and financial regulations.

• Participate in audit support activities and help maintain appropriate documentation.

Strategic Financial Support

• Collaborate with senior management on long-range planning, performance improvement, and business initiatives.

• Identify opportunities for growth, productivity, and cost savings through financial and operational analysis.

• Support business cases, investment analysis, and ad hoc financial modeling as needed.

• Contribute to process improvements that enhance financial accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Sr. Manager, Operational Finance Qualifications:

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

• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, operational finance, or a related field.

• Strong financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis skills.

• Solid understanding of financial statements, business performance drivers, and operational finance concepts.

• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable business insights.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Experience developing models, analyses, and reporting that support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems, with experience using reporting or planning tools.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, operational, or multi-site business environments.

• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis in a complex organization.

• Familiarity with ERP systems, reporting platforms, and financial planning tools.

• Experience supporting process improvement, system implementations, or finance transformation initiatives.

Xylem 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. Our benefits include:

· 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

Ready to grow your career while making a difference? Join a team that values your skills, supports your development, and empowers you to help solve global water challenges.

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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.