Sr. Financial Analyst

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, Americas FP&A the Sr. Financial Analyst will play an integral part within Watts, supporting both internal and external financial processes. This position will also have exposure to the financial leadership team as well as other leaders throughout the organization and serve as a key member of the finance team. The position is expected to leverage financial data to drive transparency, consistency, accountability and performance within the business. The Sr. Financial Analyst will also make ongoing recommendations to make process improvements, lead small projects, and participate in presentations to leadership.

This role is hybrid and is based in North Andover, MA.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with department heads to understand operational drivers, challenge assumptions, and provide strategic financial guidance.
• Develop executive-level reports and dashboards that highlight performance versus plan, financial KPIs, and variance analysis.
• Prepare month end and quarter end reporting deliverables along with insightful analysis into regional performance.
• Support the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for the Americas, incorporating key performance metrics and market trends.
• Partner with the leadership team to complete an annual five-year strategic plan considering current market conditions and key strategic decisions.
• Perform complex levels of ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decision-making.
• Proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities within existing processes to foster efficiency, collaboration and alignment on key performance drivers.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of experience in a Financial Analyst role or similar.
• Experience working in a manufacturing/industrial/logistics setting is required.
• Expert understanding of financial frameworks and concepts with the ability to design/conduct complex financial analysis.
• Advanced understanding of how financial decisions impact overall business performance with the ability to influence decision-making
• Expert Excel skills including: VLOOKUP, SumIfs, pivot tables, ability to effectively manipulate and organize large amounts of data
• Self-motivated, problem solver, strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Superior organization skills, ability to multi-task and rearrange priorities as needed, monitor workflow in meeting critical deadlines and project timetables
• Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with all levels and functions in the organization including senior leadership.
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to lead small project teams with a process improvement mindset.
• Advanced knowledge of HFM, ERP, Cognos/BI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large, multi-national, public corporations preferred 

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts’ seven
• cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions:

While performing the job duties, you will be working in an office environment. You will be required to work in the office at the No