TheManager, MCS FP&A will lead the core financial planning and analysis activities for the Measurement & Control Solutions (MCS) segment, including forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and executive reporting. This role partners closely with senior business and finance leaders to provide actionable insights, evaluate business performance, and support strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, advanced analytical capabilities, and the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations. This role will also help drive forecast accuracy and identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and enhance FP&A processes in support of profitable growth.

This role will work in a hybrid capacity in the Charlotte, NC office OR Morrisville, NC office.

Manager, MCS FP&A Responsibilities:

High Impact Behaviors:
• Strategic Decision Making: A manager must be able to assess complex situations, consider long term implications, and make decisions that align with the organization’s vision and goals. This involves critical thinking, foresight, and the ability to balance various stakeholders’ interests.
• Effective Communication: Clear and transparent communication is vital for a manager. This includes articulating vision, expectations, and feedback in a way that motivates and engages team members. It also involves active listening and openness to input from all levels of the organization.
• Accountability to Deliver: A high-impact manager takes ownership of priorities and follows through on commitments. This behavior includes driving execution, proactively addressing obstacles, maintaining a focus on results, and ensuring key objectives are delivered with quality, urgency, and accountability.

Manager, MCS FP&A Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), finance, accounting, or a related analytical role

• Experience supporting forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting processes

• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to build relationships, influence decision-making, and work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional organization

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools

Manager, MCS FP&A Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting a business segment, division, or operating unit in an FP&A capacity

• Advanced experience with enterprise planning and reporting systems (OneStream preferred)

• Experience preparing executive-level presentations and financial analyses for senior leadership

• Experience identifying and implementing process improvement, automation, or reporting efficiency initiatives

Xylem does not provide sponsorship for this position.

The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000 plus bonus.   Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.  At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

Why Xylem?

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:

· Paid parental leave, maternity support, and fertility benefits

· Flexibility and hybrid work options where applicable

· Health, dental, and vision insurance from day one

· Emotional health and wellness programs and Volunteer program (Watermark)

· Paid time off (PTO)/Flexible time off (FTO) and paid holidays

· Career development, advancement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan forgiveness

· Generous retirement savings plan with company contribution

· Employee recognition and discount programs

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