Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager (m/f/d)

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.

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager (m/f/d) to join our Water Infrastructure (WI) Finance team. This high-impact role is ideal for a senior finance professional with a strong business acumen who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and transformative environment. As FP&A Manager, you will be a key thought partner to senior leadership—driving strategic decision-making through advanced financial planning, performance analysis, and forward-looking insights. You will play a critical role in elevating the FP&A function by leading initiatives that enhance forecasting accuracy, streamline reporting, and support business transformation and long-term value creation.

This role serves as an individual contributor and does not include people management.

Location: Schaffhausen in Switzerland (Xylem Europe Headquarter)

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, analysis, and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, including variance analyses and executive-ready reporting packages for the global Water Infrastructure business.
• Oversee the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes - partnering with regional finance teams to align assumptions, consolidate inputs, and drive strategic alignment.
• Steer the weekly WI Outlook process by collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver timely and accurate projections.
• Ensure high standards of data integrity and financial reporting accuracy across all planning and reporting deliverables.
• Develop and institutionalize key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics to monitor financial health and operational efficiency—proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for course correction.
• Drive alignment on WI Working Capital targets across the organization; partner with Supply Chain, Credit & Collections, and Corporate Finance teams to optimize performance and improve forecasting reliability.
• Lead continuous improvement of FP&A processes and tools, championing automation, standardization, and the adoption of best-in-class practices.
• Assess and implement advanced analytics and predictive modeling to enhance forecasting precision and decision-making capability.
• Serve as a key liaison with global and regional stakeholders in Accounting, FP&A, and Tax to ensure alignment on key financial policies, processes, and accounting treatments.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives, ad hoc analysis, financial modeling, and scenario planning to support strategic projects and business transformation efforts.
• Fosters a high-performance culture and continuous learning across finance teams.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration; MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles within FP&A, ideally in a global, matrixed, or publicly traded organization.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, business case development, and performance management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting executive-level decision-making and partnering with business unit leaders to drive strategic outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage competing priorities, and influence without authority in a global, fast-paced environment.
• Track record of driving process excellence, continuous improvement, and financial transformation initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise messages for senior audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, OneStream) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI); strong Excel and PowerPoint capabilities.
• Experience with data visualization and storytelling techniques to translate data into actionable insights is highly desirable.
• Experience in project management or change management is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and demonstrate sound judgment in navigating complex organizational dynamics.

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, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner 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.