Controller FP&A Operations Finance (mfd), 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 23000 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.

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

This position plays a key role in driving financial planning performance analysis and operational decision-making across the Analytics business. Combining expertise in FP&A and Operations Finance this position supports budgeting forecasting financial reporting inventory management cost control and operational performance improvement

Key responsibilities include:

• Partner with Global FP&A and Operations Finance teams to provide meaningful financial analysis and decision support

• Prepare reports presentations and business insights that enable effective decision-making

• Support the execution of finance processes across both global and local business functions

• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for Germany and the Global Analytics division

• Monitor weekly business performance and provide reliable financial outlooks

• Deliver analysis and recommendations to support budget and forecast reviews

• Support monthly closing and financial reporting activities

• Analyze financial performance identify key business drivers and explain variances versus budget and forecast

• Prepare management reports covering key metrics such as backlog pricing performance and profitability

• Analyze inventory movements valuation and trends to ensure financial transparency and control

• Perform product costing analyses and maintain cost accuracy at plant level

• Monitor operational KPIs such as production efficiency productivity and material consumption

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support operational performance improvements

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial and operational data within ERP systems

• Identify and resolve reporting and data quality issues impacting business performance

• Maintain compliance with internal controls financial policies and reporting standards

• Drive finance process improvements and reporting standardization initiatives across the Analytics organization

• Identify opportunities for automation and increased efficiency

• Contribute to business transformation projects and strategic initiatives that support long-term growth

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field

• 4-7 years of professional experience in Finance FP&A Controlling or a related business partnering role

• Solid understanding of financial planning forecasting reporting and operational finance principles

• Strong analytical problem-solving and financial modeling skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights

• Fluent in both German and English

• Experience in a manufacturing industrial or operations finance environment

• Knowledge of inventory accounting standard costing and absorption costing

• Experience with OneStream SAP QAD and Business Intelligence (BI) tools

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced international and cross-functional environment

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 Womens LGBT and Allies Veterans 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 .

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.