Financial Analyst

Job Description: At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions. We have an opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join our Hanover Park, IL team. You will be responsible for providing financial analysis and business partnerships to the Commercial Water Solutions business segment. This role will work closely with the manufacturing team on a daily basis and contribute to various financial activities, including database analysis, supply chain coordination, cost-benefit analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting. This role will be reported to the Manufacturing Finance Manager. You will: • Be a valued and integral part of our global organization, engaging with various levels of leadership. • Work closely with our manufacturing team by continuously improving our reporting processes and operational productivity. • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial and operation reports. • Support month-end activities. • Support Site Leader and Finance Leadership with analysis and presentation of monthly expense and absorption variances. • Partner with Site Leader and Mfg. Finance Manager to prepare weekly outlooks, monthly rolling forecasts, and the annual plan. • Support monthly capital project review meetings, monitor project spending, track progress against approved budgets, and coordinate timely project closures in accordance with company policies. • Grow with our finance and manufacturing team, and overall organization in a culture that fosters respect and teamwork, positive energy, customer first, absolute integrity, innovation and adaptability, and accountability for performance. Key Qualifications: • 2+ years of finance experience, preferably in a global manufacturing or distribution environment. • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. • Strong analytical, Excel, and PowerPoint skills. • Solid understanding of financial statements, general accounting, budgeting, and cost accounting. • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders. • Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. • Detail-oriented with strong reporting and problem-solving skills. • Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn new concepts quickly. • Experience with BI, reporting, and ERP systems (Power BI, Denodo, OneStream, QAD, SAP, or JDE) preferred. • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles preferred. Compensation: For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $61200 - $113600 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus. Benefits: As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance. Equal Opportunity Employer Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.