Senior Financial Analyst - Data Science

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.

Scope of Position

This analytical and data-driven individual, as part of the Americas Finance Team, will support Platform FP&A processes and business partner teams by leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and process improvements to enhance financial planning, reporting, and decision-making capabilities. This role is responsible for unlocking value through advanced analytics and process improvements and plays a critical role in enabling informed decision-making at various levels within the organization. Working within a fast-paced business partnership environment, this position relies on data integrity, systematic efficiencies, and emerging technologies to deliver meaningful financial insights.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Finance. This role is hybrid and based in North Andover, Massachusetts.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Leverage data science, robotic process automation, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies to improve process efficiency and deliver advanced analytics solutions to Finance and business partner teams.

• Enhance the utilization of technologies and systems across the Americas Finance Team by redesigning finance processes and database structures.

• Increase Finance and Accounting productivity by streamlining data gathering practices and improving connectivity across Finance functions.

• Develop enhanced reporting, presentation, and visualization methods to provide advanced insights to senior leadership.

• Influence senior leadership through executive presentations, storytelling, and data-driven recommendations.

• Pioneer new analytical methodologies across the Americas region and lead the rollout of process and system improvements with key stakeholders.

• Analyze large and complex datasets using analytical and statistical approaches to solve business challenges.

• Support annual planning processes, budgets, forecasts, and deliverables for corporate and regional finance teams.

• Maintain financial models, planning templates, and forecasting tools to ensure accuracy, consistency, and high-quality analyses.

• Provide reporting and analysis of actual, budgeted, forecasted, and strategic planning results to support business decision-making.

• Support monthly financial close activities, including pre-close activities, task monitoring, and communication regarding system availability.

• Support the continued development of corporate Hyperion reporting capabilities to meet evolving Finance reporting needs.

• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Finance or Company management.

• Demonstrate a commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.

Travel Requirements: 5-10%, including occasional travel to Watts locations for meetings, training, and business support activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Management, Quantitative Analytics, Data Science, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

• Minimum of five years of experience in financial analysis, business intelligence, financial planning and analysis, or a related analytical role.

• Experience utilizing programming languages and database technologies such as Python, SQL, C++, or R.

• Experience with data science applications, artificial intelligence tools, large language models, or robotic process automation solutions.

• Experience with financial planning and reporting applications such as Hyperion/HFM, Power BI, and Anaplan.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex financial information to multiple levels of management.

• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, policies, regulations, and safety practices.

• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, MS, or other advanced degree in Finance, Analytics, Data Science, or a related discipline.

• Experience supporting FP&A processes within a manufacturing organization.

• Experience with SAP.

• Experience leading finance transformation initiatives and implementing process automation solutions.

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 North Andover, MA location three days per week (Monday - Wednesday) and can work remotely two days per week (Thursday and Friday).

Physical Requirements: Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.

• Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.

• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.

• Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.

• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.

Pay Range

The expected salary range for this position is $116,000 - $128,000 yearly. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law.

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts' right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is "at will," which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

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Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.