Principal Financial Analyst

2 days ago


Milford, United States Waters Full time


Principal Financial Analyst

Req. #

21315

Job Family

FI - Finance

Location

US-MA-Milford

Overview

As a department, the Global Operations Finance team provides accounting, analysis and reporting, support for our Global Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Facilities & Quality functions within Waters. This role will report directly to the Finance Manager of Global Supply Chain and will be the main point of contact for the VP of Global Procurement.

This is a Hybrid position in Milford, MA

Responsibilities

  • Enable and ensure profitable and cash-strong growth of the company by working with the Operations and Finance teams, every day, to influence results and drive accountability.
  • Main point of contact for the VP of Global Procurement while building and maintaining a strong relationship with him and his team, understanding their needs, and ensuring that financial strategies align with their needs.
  • Provide in depth PPV (Purchase Price Variance) financial analysis in support of various Global Procurement Projects
  • Own the Annual Operating plan, monthly close and forecasting process primarily for the Global Procurement organization, but also supporting the Sr Finance Mgr with Global Supply Chain organization as well.
  • Develop, establish, and maintain relationships between the Global Operations, Waters Division Finance teams and business partners in Operations.
  • Analyze and summarize - with business-critical insights - monthly management reports which will be submitted to Corporate FP&A and executive leadership.
  • Assess current financial processes and help to define both long-term and short-term improvement plans with an eye on continuous improvement.
  • Perform tactical accounting close duties including journal entries, capital and inventory accounting, balance sheet, headcount reconciliations and accruals.
  • Ensure general ledger accounts are accurate and are in accordance with GAAP, and system of SOX compliance and internal controls are maintained.
  • Act as a liaison to Internal and External audits; providing support as requested.

Develop and document work instructions and processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance and or Accounting.
  • 5 to 6+ years of progressive Finance/Accounting experience, with at least 2 to 3 years in a global manufacturing organization; cost accounting experience a plus.
  • MBA or CPA is a plus.


Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We're the problem solvers and innovators that aren't afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We're all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.

Key Words

Purchase Price Variance experience, Advanced Excel skills, Advanced accounting

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