We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Senior Financial Analyst to support strategic finance initiatives across our global manufacturing and distribution operations network. This role will work closely with the Finance Director and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, drive integration efforts, and support transformation projects that enhance operational efficiency and long-term value creation.

• Partner with the Finance Director to deliver financial analysis and insights for strategic initiatives, M&A integration, and operational performance.
• Support financial modeling, scenario planning, and business case development for transformation and footprint optimization projects related to a recent acquisition—both pre- and post-deal.
• Assist in harmonizing financial processes across the Global Operations network.
• Prepare and analyze monthly synergy tracking performance reports, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Strategy and Operations teams to ensure alignment of financial goals with business objectives.
• Contribute to executive-level presentations and reporting packages for senior leadership.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with internal controls and corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA a plus.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, preferably in manufacturing or global operations.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data visualization.
• Experience supporting M&A integration and strategic planning initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and planning tools.
• Familiarity with supply chain/manufacturing finance and operational KPIs.
• Exposure to change management and process improvement

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science. 

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. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.