Job Description

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.
Xylem Switzerland (Heusser) is looking for a Financial Planning Analyst (m/f/d) who will be integral to the financial forecasting and strategy of the Heusser business in Switzerland at the locations in Cham and Villeneuve (35 mio. CHF revenue responsibility).
Your duties will include conducting detailed financial analyses, participating in budgeting and forecasting, and providing insights that will inform strategic decisions. You'll work closely with various departments to understand their financial needs and contribute to long-term financial planning. Overall, the role is to be a trusted advisor to business leaders & key stakeholders in the Switzerland region in providing financial support to help them drive business performance & achieve business goals, supporting business decision making through a combination of analytical insights, strategic acumen, and commercial-mindedness.
Fluency in English and German is required. French as additional language is a plus.
Location is the office in Cham and we offer a hybrid model with a mix of working on site and being able to work from home. But since a regular presence in the office is required, a residence in a commutable distance is needed.
Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Support preparation of weekly outlook, budgets, preparing financial forecasts, and tracking actual performance against target.
• Preparing regular and ad-hoc financial reports to provide visibility to drivers of business performance, highlighting key trends and business insights.
• Analyzing deviations from budgets and forecasts and identify root causes and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Building financial models to evaluate different scenarios and support business decision-making.
• Collaborating with business unit leaders to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
• Providing financial analysis and insights to support decision-making on projects, investments, and operational issues.
• Working with business leaders to track KPIs and develop action plans to improve results.
• Assist in the process of Identifying and assessing financial risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Collaborating with the various finance back-office functions (e.g. Central Reporting Hub, Accounting & Compliance, Treasury, Credit & Collections, Tax, Internal Audit, etc) to provide support regulatory & reporting activities.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• Qualified Accountant and/or Business Degree required, MBA highly preferred
• A minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in a Financial Planning & Analysis function
• Previous Controlling experience will be an advantage
• Experience within a high growth environment essential
• Experience in business systems implementation
• Exposure in control and financial matters within a manufacturing environment and month-end closing, an advantage
• Ability to transform extensive data into insights & narrative via a Business Intelligence tool
• Very good communication skills, especially the ability to conduct & lead discussions with senior business leaders
• Deadline driven and ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Microsoft Dynamics and/or SAP exposure an advantage
• Language requirements: Fluency in English and German is required. French is a strong advantage.

We Offer You More Than Just "A Job"

• Professional Development - To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees' professional growth and continuous learning.
• Total Rewards - We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
• Watermark - Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
• Employee Networks - Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women's, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran's, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

For questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Niklas Naunheim, Talent Acquisition Lead, Europe at +49 1621374371.
We are looking forward to your application!
Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
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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.

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