Waters, the world's leading specialty measurement company that cares about inclusion and diversity is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant, who will be part of the EMEA Accounting team. You will work closely with the Accounting Manager focusing on Sales and Cost of Sales, and participate in various projects to drive efficiency and accounting harmonization across EMEA. This position is based in the UK and will follow a hybrid model work approach(3 days working from Wilmslow) and remaining days working from home. • Sales reconciliation for the EMEA Region: o Perform detailed reconciliation and reclassification tasks. o Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and completeness. o Handle any additional requests related to sales reconciliation. o Any other requests related to the task. • Intercompany Profit Elimination Review: o Responsible for the elimination of intercompany profit for cost of sales. o Ensure completion by Day 3 following the closing date. o Ensure trade margins reconcile with established materiality levels. o Advocate for appropriate materiality levels to maintain financial integrity. • Project Participation: o Engage in local, European, and global projects. • Blackline reconciliations: o Prepare Blackline reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Feedback and Support: o Provide constructive feedback to the Accounting Manager. o Support with S/4HANA implementation. • Internal collaboration: o European Process Team, Order Process, BT Team, Global Project Teams, FP&A Team. o US Corp Finance Team, APAC and Greater China Finance Teams. • External Collaboration: o Collaborate with external partners such as E&Y, Deloitte, and PWC to ensure alignment and compliance. • Complex Request Support: o Provide support for more complex requests within the EMEA region, leveraging your expertise to tackle challenging problems. Education: Accounting qualification / Master’s or equivalent experience in accounting or business administration is preferred. Experience: Proven track record in accounting. Proficiencies: • Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices • Proficiency in accounting software (SAP, Blackline) • Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel skills) • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks • Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures Languages: English (written and spoken), another main European language is an advantage. Travel: This person must hold a current passport and be prepared to travel abroad not only during working hours but also occasionally at weekends. Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600 passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.