Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating 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. Job Summary: The **Invoice to Pay - Analyst** role is to assist, support and drive transformation in the Invoice to Pay tower administering best practice business process standards for entities in North America; provide analytical data points based on research to support continuous improvement, perform root cause analysis and identify process improvements. Prepare metrics, standard operating procedures (SOP), process maps, RACI’s and support and interact with various departments, buyers, suppliers, and stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Analyze accounts payable activities to ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies. • Serve as interface with business partners for escalation and problem resolution pertaining to Purchase Orders, Goods/Services Receiving and Invoicing to ensure timely and accurate supplier payments + Analyze, recommend and improve processes to increase efficiencies and strengthen internal controls + Conduct root cause analysis of issues, and recommend corrective and/or preventive actions + Professionally communicate with suppliers both written and verbal + Assist with ad-hoc reporting for leadership, effectively communicating with our business partners and participating in special or cross-functional projects + Assist with providing requested information for internal/external auditors and month end close activities as needed + Support Invoice to Pay management in problem solving and fact-finding analysis + Meet individual and department goals; Support Corporate Goals/Initiatives + Create SOP’s, process maps and perform training for I2P processes + Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organization needs • Utilize financial data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvements or cost savings. • Generate reports to provide insights into other relevant financial metrics. • Collaborating with procurement and accounting departments to resolve invoice discrepancies. • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in invoice and payments. • Evaluating and recommending solutions for continuous improvement pertaining to the level of AP responsibility. High Impact Behaviors: • Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices. • Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions. • Results Driven Performance: High performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively. Qualifications: + Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related fields of study + Three + years of experience in a finance environment with at least 1 year working with Source-to-Pay processes and technologies preferred + Excellent analytical skills and data analysis demonstrating an ability to identify root cause, generating and evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions; Ability to recognize and recommend changes – continuous improvement. + Proficient organizational skills, attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues with accuracy. Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently + Be a self-starter who can prioritize tasks and manage deadlines, navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment; great follow through skills + Ability to prepare and organize reporting and presentations + Demonstrate both the ability and motivation to work collaboratively in a team environment, across regions and functions, as well as working independently with minimal oversight + Strong, professional verbal and written communication skills + Draw accurate useful conclusions from financial, business and quantitative information. + Ability to think analytically, focus on the big picture, yet to be able to drill into the detail and understand the impact. Understand how the business works and the upstream and downstream activities that impact and are impacted by Finance. + Demonstrate confidence when communicating along with great customer service skills + Familiarity with local and regional regulatory/compliance requirements a plus + Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Power Point – Power BI a plus + Experience with Invoicing systems Coupa, SAP, ERP systems (ERPLX, BPCS, Oracle), Service Now and T&E software (Concur) a plus 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; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.