Indirect Tax Analyst Systems & Analytics Focus

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 worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Job Title: Indirect Tax Analyst Systems & Analytics Focus

Location: [Vadodara, India] (In-office)
Department: Tax
Reports To: Global Indirect Tax Manager / Head of Tax

Position Overview

We are looking for a technically minded and detail-oriented Indirect Tax Analyst to support our global indirect tax function with a focus on systems, data, and analytics. This role will work closely with the Record-to-Report (RTR) Tax Team and other Tax & Finance Team Members to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of indirect tax data flows across ERP and tax engine platforms, particularly SAP and ONESOURCE.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong interest in tax technology and data analytics to grow within a dynamic, international tax environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the configuration, testing, and maintenance of indirect tax logic in SAP and ONESOURCE.
• Assist in monitoring and validating indirect tax data flows across systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze transactional data to identify anomalies, trends, or system issues affecting indirect tax determination.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Tax teams to troubleshoot and resolve system-related tax issues.
• Participate in ERP/tax engine upgrades, enhancements, and integration projects.
• Maintain documentation of tax system configurations, data flows, and process improvements.
• Support the development of dashboards or reports to monitor indirect tax performance and data quality.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Tax Technology, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 2-3 years of experience in indirect tax (VAT and/or US Sales & Use Tax), tax technology, or ERP/tax engine support in a multinational environment.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP and ONESOURCE is a strong plus.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Excel; experience with data tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, SQL) is a plus.
  • Understanding of indirect tax determination logic and transaction flows in ERP systems.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).
  • Team player with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn.
• Other:
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment.
  • Ability to translate technical issues into business language and vice versa.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to indirect tax processes across multiple regions (e.g., EMEA, Americas, APAC).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Tax, IT, Finance, Shared Services).
• Familiarity with tax engine logic, VAT/GST rules, and digital reporting requirements.

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.