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 ROLE
The Financial Controller will be integral to the financial forecasting and strategy of the company. Her/His duties will include conducting detailed financial analyses, participating in budgeting and forecasting, and providing insights that will inform strategic decisions. She/He will work closely with various departments to understand their financial needs and contribute to long term financial planning.

Responsibilities:

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts for MEA commercial operations

• Support the annual budgeting process, collaborating with commercial teams to gather inputs and validate assumptions

• Maintain and update financial models to reflect changing business dynamics

Sales & Orders Flash Reporting

• Coordinate and compile weekly Sales and Orders Flash reports and load in OneStream

• Analyze variances vs. forecast and prior periods, providing commentary and actionable insights

• Ensure timely and accurate data submission across MEA markets

Performance Analysis

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across MEA commercial segments

• Help prepare dashboards and visualizations using Power BI

System & Process Support

• Utilize OneStream for financial consolidation, reporting, and variance analysis

• Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems

• Support process improvements and automation initiatives within FP&A

​Stakeholder Collaboration

• Support MEA FP&A Manager partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to understand business drivers

• Assist Senior FP&A Analyst in preparing presentations for leadership reviews

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field with at least 2 years experience or equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.

• Strong ability to analyze financial data and provide insights.

• Proficiency in building models to forecast financial outcomes

• Knowledge of financial software and systems, such as Excel, PBI, OneStream (optional)

• Willingness to work collaboratively with various project teams and stakeholders.

• Fluency in English

LOCATION: Montecchio Maggiore (VI)

CONTRACT: Permanent

BENEFIT: Company canteen and company bonus

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.