Operations Controller FP&A (m/f/d), Xylem Analytics
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Position Overview & Specifications
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.
AufgabenThis 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
- Bachelorβs 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
- Professional Development β To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employeesβ professional growth and continuous learning.
- Total Rewards β We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
- Watermark β 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 β Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Womenβs, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteranβs, 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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Under United States immigration law (INA Β§ 101(a)(15)(H)), foreign nationals seeking full-time professional positions typically navigate either non-immigrant specialty occupation classifications or immigrant visa sponsorship:
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