Operations Controller FP&A (m/f/d), Xylem Analytics
LocationMainz
Posted2 hours ago
Water is our most valuable resource. Help protect it for future generations.
The global challenges surrounding water continue to grow. As a leading water technology company, Xylem develops innovative solutions that help communities and organizations use, treat, and reuse water more efficiently. With approximately 23,000 employees worldwide, we work every day to solve some of the world's most pressing water challenges.
Within Xylem Analytics Germany, we develop and market high-quality measurement and analytical systems across four locations in Germany. Our brands WTW, ebro, SI Analytics, and STM are among the leading providers of quantitative measurement solutions and water analytics technologies.
We currently have an open position as Operations Controller FP&A (m/f/d), Xylem Analytics at our site in Weilheim (Bavaria) or Mainz.
Aufgaben
This role provides combined FP&A and operational finance support to the Analytics business, with a strong focus on reporting, budgeting, inventory, cost, and operational performance management. Reporting solid-line into Global FP&A and operationally supporting the Ops Finance in Germany, the role ensures accurate reporting, disciplined inventory and cost controls, and effective execution of global and local finance processes.
Business Partnership & Support
Support Global FP&A and the Ops Finance with financial analysis and data preparation
Act as execution bridge between global FP&A requirements and local Operations Finance needs
Prepare insights and analyses for operational and financial reviews
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting processes
Prepare variance analysis and identify key cost and performance drivers
Support backlog reporting and integration into FP&A forecasts
Reporting, Analytics & Controllership
Prepare or support reconciliations, validations, and accuracy checks
Support collaboration with Accounting on close and reporting topics
Operations Finance, Inventory & Cost
Monitor stock balances, inventory movements and absorption
Perform inventory valuation including standard cost recalculations, usage, E&O and reconciliations
Support inventory spot checks and monitoring of inventory days
Monitor purchasing volumes including material and non-material
Track productivity figures from production
ERP, Master Data & Systems
Monitor ERP master data including but not limited to items and cost
Act as contact for item master and POC model topics
Monitor working orders history, incoming orders and backlog
Qualifikation
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (QAD preferred)
Fluent in German and English
Preferred Qualifications
Manufacturing or operations finance experience
Experience with inventory, standard costing, and absorption
Experience with OneStream, SAP, and BI tools
Benefits
Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.
For questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Niklas Naunheim, Talent Acquisition Lead Europe at +49 1621374371.
We are looking forward to your application!
Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
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The global challenges surrounding water continue to grow. As a leading water technology company, Xylem develops innovative solutions that help communities and organizations use, treat, and reuse water more efficiently. With approximately 23,000 employees worldwide, we work every day to solve some of the world's most pressing water challenges.
Within Xylem Analytics Germany, we develop and market high-quality measurement and analytical systems across four locations in Germany. Our brands WTW, ebro, SI Analytics, and STM are among the leading providers of quantitative measurement solutions and water analytics technologies.
We currently have an open position as Operations Controller FP&A (m/f/d), Xylem Analytics at our site in Weilheim (Bavaria) or Mainz.
Aufgaben
This role provides combined FP&A and operational finance support to the Analytics business, with a strong focus on reporting, budgeting, inventory, cost, and operational performance management. Reporting solid-line into Global FP&A and operationally supporting the Ops Finance in Germany, the role ensures accurate reporting, disciplined inventory and cost controls, and effective execution of global and local finance processes.
Business Partnership & Support
Support Global FP&A and the Ops Finance with financial analysis and data preparation
Act as execution bridge between global FP&A requirements and local Operations Finance needs
Prepare insights and analyses for operational and financial reviews
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
Support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting processes
Prepare variance analysis and identify key cost and performance drivers
Support backlog reporting and integration into FP&A forecasts
Reporting, Analytics & Controllership
Prepare or support reconciliations, validations, and accuracy checks
Support collaboration with Accounting on close and reporting topics
Operations Finance, Inventory & Cost
Monitor stock balances, inventory movements and absorption
Perform inventory valuation including standard cost recalculations, usage, E&O and reconciliations
Support inventory spot checks and monitoring of inventory days
Monitor purchasing volumes including material and non-material
Track productivity figures from production
ERP, Master Data & Systems
Monitor ERP master data including but not limited to items and cost
Act as contact for item master and POC model topics
Monitor working orders history, incoming orders and backlog
Qualifikation
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (QAD preferred)
Fluent in German and English
Preferred Qualifications
Manufacturing or operations finance experience
Experience with inventory, standard costing, and absorption
Experience with OneStream, SAP, and BI tools
Benefits
Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.
For questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Niklas Naunheim, Talent Acquisition Lead Europe at +49 1621374371.
We are looking forward to your application!
Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
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