Sr. Director Finance
Zurn Elkay Water SolutionsAbout the role
The Company
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 zurnelkay.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!
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The Senior Director of Finance serves as a critical finance leader for the FP&A, Commercial, and Operations functions, driving financial strategy and performance across the organization. This role is responsible for leading and enhancing core financial processes, including strategic planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, to enable data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.
As a strategic advisor to executive leadership, the Senior Director translates complex financial data into actionable insights, informs long-range planning, and guides capital allocation decisions aligned with enterprise priorities. The role ensures the delivery of best-in-class financial analysis, reporting, and governance, while fostering strong cross-functional partnerships to drive accountability and sustainable growth.
Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead and continuously enhance the company’s long-range strategic planning (3-year), annual operating plan, and rolling forecast processes; drive enterprise-wide forecast accuracy through advanced scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and predictive insights; integrate internal performance indicators with external market intelligence (e.g., Dodge Construction data) to assess demand trends and inform growth strategies by segment.; establish and govern KPI frameworks aligned with strategic priorities, financial targets, and operational performance; oversee financial consolidation systems (e.g., OneStream), ensuring integrity, scalability, and timeliness of financial data and reporting
Performance Management & Analysis: Deliver executive-level financial reporting, including monthly and quarterly business reviews, variance analysis, and forward-looking performance insights; provide analysis of key business drivers, including revenue, margin expansion, cost structure, capital investment, and working capital optimization.; proactively identify risks and opportunities, influencing leadership actions to mitigate downside and accelerate value creation; partner with business leaders to drive accountability through disciplined performance reviews and data-driven decision-making
Executive, Board & Investor Support: Develop financial materials and insights for the CEO, CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors; collaborate closely with Accounting to align financial results, close processes, and reporting standards in support of accurate and timely financial outputs; ensure alignment and consistency between internal management reporting, external disclosures, and financial narratives
Leadership & Team Development: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Commercial and Operations Finance organization, building bench strength and succession pipelines; establish best-in-class FP&A capabilities, including standardized processes, planning cadences, and advanced analytical tools; drive a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and digital enablement (e.g., Tableau, AI-driven analytics); partner with IT and Finance Systems teams to optimize financial planning infrastructure and data
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