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.​

As the Senior Manager, FP&A will lead the annual operating plan process for a $1B+ revenue manufacturing business, including responsibility for the full P&L, balance sheet and free cash flow. Under the guidance of the SVP Finance, you will work daily with the Regional President/COO, Sr Leadership team, and Finance teams of the region – analyzing results, identifying opportunity for improvements, analyzing potential acquisitions, developing strategy, and helping set the direction of the organization.

You Will:

• Lead the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting process, and the annual operating plan process for the region.

• Perform detailed variance analysis of actual performance vs forecast, budget, prior year, and Watts’s long-term strategy.

• Lead financial discussions during Monthly Operating Review (MOR) with Watts senior leadership.

• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the Sr. Leadership team and make recommendations on both strategy and operations.

• Guide FP&A process & reporting consistency throughout the region, sharing best practices with other Watts regions.

• Lead financial preparation for 5-year strategic and long-term budgetary planning for the region.

• Oversee costs management actions according to Watts’s strategy, including strategic growth investments, potential acquisitions, and transformation programs.

• Partner with the Corporate FP&A and Investor Relations on quarterly Earnings call preparation, Board of Directors presentations, and Investor meetings.

• Support VP of Sales and VP of Marketing to increase organic growth projects.

• Mentor and develop the talent of the FP&A team, while building an effective team dynamic within Finance.

• Lead larger, cross-divisional teams outside of direct span of control within the region.

You Have:

• A minimum of a BS; MBA preferred; a CPA is a plus.

• 10+ years of broad finance experience, beginning in accounting, followed by experience gathering and evaluating financial information and making recommendations to senior leadership.

• 4+ years of hands-on people leadership experience.

• 5+ years of experience leading projects.

• Worked as a partner to both Corporate and Business Unit Leaders of a multi-divisional global organization.

• Experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.

• A collaborative and flexible style, with a service mentality.

• Experience with mergers and acquisitions.

• Experience managing the finance function (accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting) within a diverse, division-based entity.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

Watts in it for you :

• 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.