<p><span>Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day.</span><span><span> As a leading water technology company with </span><span>23,000 employees</span><span> </span><span>operating</span><span> in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.</span></span></p><p></p><div><h2>Rejoignez un acteur industriel international engagé dans la gestion durable des ressources</h2><h2>Avec plus de <b>130 ans d’histoire</b>, <b>Sensus International</b> conçoit et commercialise des compteurs d’eau et de chaleur ainsi que des solutions intelligentes de gestion des données pour les utilities, coopératives et collectivités. Présente industriellement en <b>Allemagne et en Slovaquie</b>, Sensus accompagne ses clients à travers l’Europe grâce à des équipes commerciales locales, notamment en <b>France, Espagne et Italie</b>.</h2><h2>Dans un contexte de transformation et de pilotage financier renforcé, nous recrutons un <b>Finance Manager Southern Europe H/F</b>, véritable partenaire du business pour la région.</h2><p></p><h2>🎯 <b>Votre rôle</b></h2><h2>Rattaché(e) à la fonction Finance, vous pilotez et coordonnez l’ensemble des activités <b>comptables, financières et de reporting</b> pour les entités <b>France, Italie et Espagne</b>, tout en animant les équipes locales.</h2><h2>Vous jouez un rôle clé dans la fiabilité des comptes, la conformité réglementaire et l’accompagnement des décisions business.</h2><p></p><h2>💼 <b>Vos responsabilités principales</b></h2><h2>Clôture mensuelle &amp; Reporting Groupe</h2><ul><li><h2>Superviser la comptabilité générale, clients, fournisseurs et la reconnaissance du chiffre d’affaires</h2></li><li><h2>Préparer les écritures mensuelles complexes et garantir la fiabilité des états financiers</h2></li><li><h2>Piloter les clôtures mensuelles et le reporting Groupe (IFRS, headcount, commandes, mix produits…)</h2></li><li><h2>Réconcilier les marges entre SAP et les analyses de profitabilité (COPA)</h2></li><li><h2>Préparer les ajustements IFRS et les reportings consolidés</h2></li></ul><p></p><h2>Reporting réglementaire &amp; conformité</h2><ul><li><h2>Superviser l’établissement des comptes statutaires</h2></li><li><h2>Être l’interlocuteur clé des auditeurs externes</h2></li><li><h2>Piloter les obligations fiscales et déclarations (TVA, impôts, reporting réglementaire)</h2></li><li><h2>Améliorer en continu les processus et contrôles financiers</h2></li></ul><p></p><h2>Budget, forecast &amp; analyse financière</h2><ul><li><h2>Contribuer à l’élaboration des budgets et forecasts</h2></li><li><h2>Analyser les écarts et fournir des analyses financières à valeur ajoutée</h2></li><li><h2>Travailler étroitement avec les équipes commerciales et opérationnelles</h2></li></ul><p></p><h2>Management &amp; projets transverses</h2><ul><li><h2>Manager et développer les équipes finance locales (France, Italie, Espagne)</h2></li><li><h2>Superviser les activités éventuellement externalisées</h2></li><li><h2>Participer au déploiement de nouveaux outils et applications finance</h2></li><li><h2>Contribuer à l’amélioration continue des processus et des contrôles internes</h2></li></ul><p></p><h2>👤 <b>Votre profil</b></h2><ul><li><h2>Diplômé(e) en finance / comptabilité ou équivalent, avec <b>au moins 3 ans d’expérience</b> dans un rôle similaire</h2></li><li><h2>Solide expérience en environnement industriel ou international</h2></li><li><h2>Maîtrise des systèmes comptables, <b>SAP est un atout</b></h2></li><li><h2>Approche <b>hands‑on</b>, structurée et orientée résultats</h2></li><li><h2>Excellentes compétences analytiques et maîtrise d’Excel</h2></li><li><h2>Leadership naturel, esprit d’équipe et aisance relationnelle</h2></li><li><h2>Capacité à évoluer dans un environnement exigeant et rythmé</h2></li><li><h2><b>Français et anglais courants</b>, l’espagnol ou l’italien est un plus</h2></li><li><h2>Intégrité, sens des responsabilités et envie de progresser dans un groupe international</h2></li></ul><p></p><h2>🚀 Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?</h2><ul><li><h2>Un rôle clé à <b>forte visibilité internationale</b></h2></li><li><h2>Un environnement industriel solide, en pleine évolution</h2></li><li><h2>Un poste alliant <b>expertise financière, management et business partnering</b></h2></li><li><h2>De réelles opportunités de développement au sein du groupe Xylem</h2></li></ul><h2></h2><p></p><p></p><h2>Join a global industrial leader committed to sustainable resource management</h2><h2>With over <b>130 years of heritage</b>, <b>Sensus International</b> designs and manufactures water and heat meters as well as smart, data‑driven solutions for utilities, cooperatives and municipalities. With manufacturing sites in <b>Germany and Slovakia</b> and commercial teams across <b>France, Spain and Italy</b>, Sensus supports customers throughout Europe.</h2><h2>To strengthen our regional finance organization, we are looking for a <b>Finance Manager Southern Europe</b> to support business performance and ensure financial excellence.</h2><p></p><h2>🎯<b> Your role</b></h2><h2>Reporting into Finance, you will lead and coordinate all <b>accounting, reporting and financial activities</b> for <b>France, Italy and Spain</b>, acting as a trusted finance partner to the business and managing local teams.</h2><p></p><h2>💼<b> Key responsibilities</b></h2><h2>Month‑end close &amp; Group reporting</h2><ul><li><h2>Oversee general ledger, AR, AP and revenue recognition activities</h2></li><li><h2>Prepare complex monthly journal entries and ensure accurate financial statements</h2></li><li><h2>Manage month‑end close and Group reporting (IFRS, headcount, orders, product mix)</h2></li><li><h2>Reconcile margins between SAP financials and COPA reports</h2></li><li><h2>Prepare IFRS adjustments and reporting packages for Group Finance</h2></li></ul><p></p><h2>Regulatory reporting &amp; compliance</h2><ul><li><h2>Manage statutory accounts and local reporting requirements</h2></li><li><h2>Act as the key contact for external auditors</h2></li><li><h2>Oversee tax filings and VAT returns</h2></li><li><h2>Continuously improve financial processes and internal controls</h2></li></ul><p></p><h2>Budgeting, forecasting &amp; analysis</h2><ul><li><h2>Contribute to budget and forecast preparation</h2></li><li><h2>Analyze variances and provide actionable financial insights</h2></li><li><h2>Partner closely with Sales and Operations teams</h2></li></ul><p></p><h2>Leadership &amp; projects</h2><ul><li><h2>Lead and develop local finance teams across Southern Europe</h2></li><li><h2>Oversee outsourced finance activities where applicable</h2></li><li><h2>Support the rollout of new finance tools and applications</h2></li><li><h2>Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes</h2></li></ul><p></p><h2>👤<b> Your profile</b></h2><ul><li><h2>Qualified accountant or equivalent, with <b>at least 3 years’ experience</b> in a similar role</h2></li><li><h2>Background in an industrial and/or international environment</h2></li><li><h2>Strong knowledge of accounting systems; <b>SAP experience is a plus</b></h2></li><li><h2>Hands‑on, structured and results‑driven mindset</h2></li><li><h2>Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency</h2></li><li><h2>Collaborative leader with excellent communication skills</h2></li><li><h2>Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, demanding environment</h2></li><li><h2><b>Fluent in English and French</b>; Spanish or Italian is an advantage</h2></li><li><h2>High ethical standards, adaptability and a strong desire to grow within an international group</h2></li></ul><p></p><h2>🚀 Why join us?</h2><ul><li><h2>A <b>high‑impact regional role</b> with international exposure</h2></li><li><h2>A stable industrial environment undergoing transformation</h2></li><li><h2>A position combining <b>financial expertise, leadership and business partnership</b></h2></li><li><h2>Career development opportunities within the Xylem Group</h2></li></ul></div><p></p><ul></ul><p></p><p><span><span>Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; </span></span><span>where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.</span></p>

<p>Xylem is the global leader in advanced technologies, solutions and services that address the world&rsquo;s biggest water challenges. We enable our customers to dramatically improve the way water and wastewater is used, managed, conserved, re-used and returned to nature. At every level, our global team is committed to access, equity, inclusion, and diversity. Our goal is for all our colleagues to be involved, respected, valued, connected, and free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about solving water, we want to hear from you.</p>

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