Waters Corporation

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Join our dynamic Global Service Finance team as a Senior Financial Analyst, reporting directly to the Sr. Finance Manager – Global Service. In this strategic role, you will help drive business performance by delivering insightful financial analysis and data-driven recommendations that influence decision-making across the organization. Responsibilities • Strategic Business Partnering: Serve as the primary finance partner to the Service HQ Partner’s business. Deliver financial modeling, benchmarking, and executive-level reporting of key performance indicators. Communicate a clear and compelling narrative around business drivers and the implications of financial results. • Operational & Financial Analysis: Support global service functions through proactive business partnering. Analyze financial and operational results, highlighting key variances against forecast and plan to inform strategic decisions. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams on major initiatives. Provide financial insights to support decisions related to operational efficiency, cost optimization, capital investments, vendor selection, and negotiations. • Month-End Close Support: Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and conducting various financial analyses. • Planning & Forecasting: Assist in developing current-year and long-range financial plans. Define financial targets using key business assumptions, applying rigorous methodologies and financial discipline. • Ad Hoc Analysis: Provide timely and relevant financial analysis to support evolving business needs. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field; MBA preferred • 7+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis or business finance • Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, scenario planning, and data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SAP) • Exceptional analytical, communication, and storytelling skills • Demonstrated integrity, transparency, and humility in professional conduct • Strategic thinker with a global mindset and strong execution capabilities • Proven ability to foster collaboration and enable team success About the Company: Waters Corporation