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City of Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. 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.
Business Intelligence Analyst
Overview
Xylem is a leading global water technology company committed to solving the world’s most critical water challenges. We are seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to support data-driven decision-making across the business by developing insightful reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools.
This role is ideally suited to a candidate with strong Power BI expertise and a good understanding of finance processes, who can bridge the gap between data, finance, and business performance. The successful candidate will help transform complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI for finance and business stakeholders.
Partner with FP&A, finance, and operational teams to understand reporting requirements and translate them into effective BI solutions.
Analyse financial and operational performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance review processes through robust reporting and insight generation.
Develop and optimise data models, datasets, and reporting structures to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality, consistency, and governance.
Automate manual reporting processes where possible to reduce effort and improve timeliness.
Provide variance analysis and ad hoc reporting to support decision-making across the business.
Ensure reporting outputs are accurate, reliable, and aligned with business definitions and KPIs.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in reporting, analytics, and performance management.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Proven experience in a Business Intelligence Analyst, Reporting Analyst, or similar analytical role.
Strong hands-on experience with Power BI, including dashboard development, data modelling, DAX, and Power Query.
Experience working with large and complex datasets from multiple sources.
Solid understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and communicate meaningful insights.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting tools and data extraction processes.
Experience working with ERP or finance systems is desirable.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across finance and non-finance teams.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings in a clear and business-friendly way.
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related discipline preferred.
Preferred Experience
Experience supporting finance team in a commercial or industrial environment.
Familiarity with SQL and other data querying / transformation tools.
Experience in data governance, master data, or reporting standardisation initiatives.
Exposure to international or matrix organisations.
Experience in manufacturing, engineering, utilities, or related sectors would be advantageous.
Key Competencies
Data visualisation and storytelling
Commercial and financial acumen
Attention to detail and accuracy
Continuous improvement mindset
Stakeholder collaboration and influence
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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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 inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.