Financial Analyst - Finance Development Program

Overview

The goal of this unique program is to internally develop the future financial leaders of Waters through a comprehensive rotational program that will prepare the participant for a Finance assignment outside of the U.S.  

This program is a full-time position in Milford, Massachusetts which consists of a 2-year rotation within various functions of the Global finance and accounting organization. At the end of the 2-year program, a successful candidate must have the desire and ability to relocate out of the U.S. for a global assignment.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Responsibilities that you see carry over between finance roles within the program include:

• Month end reporting that consists of consolidating financial results across a function, a region, or our global organization.
• Forecasting financial results. This is on a monthly cadence that helps gauge whether we are on track for our goals.
• Providing financial models or ad hoc support to help business partners make the best operational and financial decisions.

Rotation Outline

1. Financial Planning and Analysis

• Corporate FP&A
• Americas Regional FP&A
• Waters Division or TA Division FP&A Consolidations

2. Accounting and Tax

• Internal & External SEC Reporting
• Benefits Accounting
• Internal Audit
• Tax Reporting & Compliance
• Capital Expenditure & Inventory Consolidation

3. Cost Accounting

• Procurement Manufacturing – (Plant Experience)
• Global Strategic Sourcing
• Freight & Warehousing

4. Treasury and Corporate Business Development

• Treasury Operations & Risk Management
• Merger & Acquisitions
• Investor Relations

Qualifications

Background and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree curriculum with an emphasis in Finance or Accounting
• Previous abroad study, although not required, is preferred
• Must be able to relocate internationally at the close of the rotational program 
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems with analytics
• Continuous improvement and growth mindset
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.   

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow. 

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status. 

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