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Senior Financial Analyst Req. # 27527 Job Family FI - Finance Location US-MA-Milford Pay Range Minimum USD $80,000.00 Pay Range Maximum USD $133,000.00 Overview The Senior Financial Analyst is a key member of the Americas FP&A team, supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting and performance analysis across the region. The role will build scalable reports and financial models, convert data into clear business insights, and provide focused finance partnership to Marketing and Americas HQ functions. The successful candidate combines strong technical capability with sound judgment, attention to detail and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Responsibilities Support core FP&A activities, including the Annual Operating Plan, monthly forecasts, long-range planning, month-end analytics and periodic business reviews. Analyze revenue, margin, operating expenses, headcount and other key performance indicators; explain drivers, trends, risks and opportunities versus plan, forecast and prior periods. Build, maintain and improve financial models, management reports and dashboards that increase visibility, accuracy and decision support.
Use advanced Excel and Power BI capabilities to automate recurring reporting, streamline data preparation and create intuitive, decision-ready analytics. Manage month-end processes, including reporting, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams on financial activities related to supported areas. Drive process improvements and efficiencies.
Prepare concise financial commentary and executive-level presentations that connect reported results to business drivers and potential future implications. Partner with Marketing and Americas HQ stakeholders on budgets, forecasts, investment decisions, spending visibility and performance tracking while retaining ownership of core FP&A deliverables. Support ad hoc analyses, scenario modeling and strategic initiatives as business needs evolve.
SAP, Analysis for Office and Power BI experience a plus. Use Copilot and AI tools to identify efficiencies, streamline processes, and generate insights that add value to the business. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant finance experience, with a strong foundation in FP&A, financial analysis, forecasting and management reporting. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, PivotTables, data modeling and efficient handling of large datasets. Strong Power BI skills, with experience developing dashboards, reports and clear data visualizations for business users.
Demonstrated ability to build reliable financial models and translate complex information into concise, actionable insights. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance and business functions. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently while maintaining accuracy, organization and high-quality output.
Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance.
Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community.
Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
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