Senior Accountant EU East and South West

Job description

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. The Applications Engineer will be responsible for driving growth of outcome or performance-based contracts for pumping and treatment applications across the designated territory. Will put together technical as well as commercial proposals for moderate to complex customer process solutions, requiring performance/outcome guarantees on a long-term basis. Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities: Selects appropriate equipment / materials to meet customer needs and to develop project costing and pricing. Generates customer proposals utilizing standard tools, seeks and gains appropriate approval levels. Accompanies and assists commercial teams on customer site visits – where a site appraisal/feasibility study is required. Plays an active role in the safety culture of the company, ensuring the safety of oneself and the safety of others. Administers and reviews submittal documents that have been prepared for customers. Coordinates with a wide spectrum of stakeholders to adhere to strict customer project timelines. Identifies opportunities to vertically integrate xylem products to be able to deliver end-to-end engineered solutions. Drives continuous improvement in how we design, cost, price and contract long-term outcome/performance contracts. Conducting training sessions for distributors and end users. Key Competencies: High-level of proficiency with MS Office applications. Good ability to communicate in English, Cross-boundary collaboration with stakeholders from other business areas and disciplines. Ability to engage and communicate effectively in customer-facing settings. Working understanding of contractual terms and conditions. Thorough understanding of common components and their application. Positive mindset with a focus on what can be done (rather than on what cannot be done). Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Proven ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, meet deadlines and work independently with initiative in a fast-paced environment Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification: Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Engineering ( added value ) 1 year experience in similar field C ategory B driving licence English language skills at a minimum B2 level #LI-Hybrid 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.