Operations Controller FP&A (m/f/d), Xylem Analytics

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

We currently have an open position as Operations Controller (m/f/d), Xylem Analytics at our site in Weilheim (Bavaria) or Mainz. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (SAP or 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

We Offer You More Than Just “A Job”

• 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.

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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