Senior Financial Analyst

Company Description

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.  We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at www.zurn-elkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

Job Description

Reporting to the Site Works & PEX Finance Manager, the associate is responsible for providing timely financial and operational analysis in a dynamic, lean manufacturing environment. In this role you will analyze results, identify trends, develop reports, and communicate your findings to members of senior management and business partners in an organized and effective manner. The Sr. Financial Analyst will also be responsible for process improvements, leveraging of reporting tools in D365, OneStream, and Tableau, booking journal entries, and performing account reconciliations. Will play a key role in ERP D365 implementation for Stainless Drains factory and other locations. The role will also involve various ad-hoc projects based on the current business needs.

This position will be located in Erie, PA or Corporate HQ in Milwaukee, WI, with travel around 25% to various business locations.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for various month-end closing responsibilities such as journal entries and perform general ledger reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner.
• Monitors financial and business KPI’s throughout the month and produces consolidated reports; summarizing and analyzing actual results against forecast and budget.
• Review P&L activity and variances for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist management and business partners in analyzing trends and variances to ensure accurate forecast expectations are being set for the businesses.
• Coordinate accounting matters with other departments, locations, and divisions including aggregation and consolidation of information from various systems and teams for concise presentation to management.
• Provide appropriate data analysis to assist management and work with various business partners for annual budget and strategic planning processes.
• Manage critical elements of financial internal control environment, support annual and internal audit requests.
• Supports execution of annual physical inventory process.
• Assist with new ERP implementation in the form of data validation and analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Three or more years of accounting/finance experience, manufacturing cost accounting experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and can efficiently and effectively organize and present data to managers.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365, OneStream, and Tableau preferred.
• Excellent organizational, planning, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks.
• Highly motivated with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, continuous improvement environment (can handle time-sensitive tasks with accuracy and efficiency).

Capabilities and Success Factors

• Business Insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity