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 include:

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.

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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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.