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Finance Leadership Development Program

Watts Water Technologies

The Role

Overview

Finance leadership rotation providing finance and operations analysis support.

Key Responsibilities

  • financial close
  • cost analysis
  • performance reporting
  • budget forecasting
  • capex review
  • expense tracking

Tasks

-Support Monthly / Quarterly Financial Close process support (JE’s, Results Analysis, etc.) -Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees. -Analyze cost structures, including labor, materials, and overhead, to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings. -Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting / analysis of performance versus various markers (i.e., historical, budgeted, forecasted) to facilitate strategic, decision-making processes. -Support functional budgeting / forecasting processes through analytical assessments, such as: -Offer mitigation steps and / or tactics to deliver on performance commitments. -Proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities within existing processes to foster efficiency, collaboration and alignment on key performance drivers. -Assist in the preparation of capital expenditure requests and post-investment reviews. -Expense tracking to Plan / Forecast -Identifying potential risks and opportunities -Partner with operations and supply chain teams to provide financial insights on production performance and inventory management. -Maintain effective communication and collaboration with functional leaders, operational teams, platform finance as well as corporate teams to achieve common objectives. -Perform basic ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decision-making.

Requirements

  • ba/bs
  • erp
  • cognos
  • financial
  • communication
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment. -Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions. -Punctuality and dependability. -Must demonstrate intellectual curiosity and be willing to ask questions, make recommendations and identify areas for improvement. -Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls. -Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills. -Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts. -BA/BS in Accounting/Finance or other Analytical Field -Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks. -Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. -An analytical mindset with the ability to identify inconsistencies, errors, etc. -Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods. -Travel Requirements: 10% -Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers. -Superior organization skills, ability to multi-task and rearrange priorities as needed. -Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. -Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials. -Ability to understand/learn HFM, ERP, Cognos/BI -Budget and strategic long term planning input and support (i.e., Investment, Capital Projects, NPD, etc.) -Basic understanding of financial concepts and statements. -Relocation Required after 18-month rotation between North Andover, MA and Franklin, NH. -Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods. -Self-motivated, problem solver, strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Benefits

-10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off -Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave -Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement -Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits -Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience -Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

The Company

About Watts Water Technologies

-A global leader in providing safe water, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability solutions. -Specializes in innovative water control, flow, and safety devices, emphasizing reliability. -Serves residential, commercial, and industrial sectors across various regions. -Solutions are widely used in plumbing, heating, cooling, and industrial processes. -Involved in water management systems, energy-saving technologies, and water conservation solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Plumbing

Heating

Water Quality

Water Purification

Radiant Heat

Flow Control

Backflow Prevention

Drainage

Water Conservation

Water Safety

Energy Efficient Heating

Hydronic Systems

Water Filtration

Plumbing & Heating

Water Infrastructure

Water Resource Management

Water Systems Regulation

Water Technologies

Water Flow Management

Water Treatment

Security Clearance

-must complete background checks and pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.