Finance Manager, Distribution Finance, Inventory Controls & SAP Transformation

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support - it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource. What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead. Scope of Position The Finance Manager, Distribution Finance, Inventory Controls & SAP Transformation serves as the primary finance business partner for Distribution Center (DC) operations across the U.S. and Canada. This role provides financial planning and analysis, operational finance support, reporting, and decision support to drive business performance, while identifying risks, opportunities, and process improvements. Key responsibilities include management reporting, forecasting support, business case development, and delivering actionable financial insights to Operations and Supply Chain leadership. The position leads the finance workstream supporting Distribution Center SAP implementation, stabilization, and ongoing enhancement efforts, including testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), go-live support, process automation, and the development of future-state financial reporting and business processes. A critical focus of the role is inventory governance and compliance oversight, including responsibility for inventory accounting and controls, cycle count certifications, inventory valuation, compliance monitoring, audit support, and maintaining inventory accuracy across the distribution network. The role also leads monthly and quarterly close activities, revenue and shipping/receiving certifications, SOX compliance, and partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Accounting, IT, Internal Audit, External Audit, and Corporate Finance to maintain a strong control environment. Additional responsibilities include operating lease reporting, capital spending and CARA analysis, shrink and freight allowance performance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial controls and operational efficiency. The position manages one direct report and is responsible for talent development, cross-training, and business continuity planning while supporting the organization's transformation and growth objectives. This role reports to the Senior Manager of FP&A and is hybrid based in North Andover, MA. Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes for U.S. and Canada Distribution Centers. Serve as Finance lead for Distribution Center SAP implementation and new processes established Develop and document finance standard operating procedures (SOPs). Own Distribution Center inventory control governance processes. Oversee agent and consignment inventory governance. Lead Monthly end/quarter end accounting and reporting processes for DCs Manage Distribution Center capital tracking and reporting. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. 7+ years of progressive Finance, FP&A, Cost Accounting, or Supply Chain Finance experience. Experience supporting Distribution, Manufacturing, Operations, or Supply Chain environments. Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes. Experience with inventory controls and compliance activities. SAP (required) Advanced Microsoft Excel Financial planning and forecasting Financial modeling and business analysis Inventory controls and governance Internal controls and audit support ERP reporting and analytics Preferred Qualifications MBA and/or CPA…

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