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 Controller FP&A Operations Finance (m/f/d), Xylem Analytics at our site in Weilheim (Bavaria) or Mainz.
This role plays a key role in driving financial planning, performance analysis across the Analytics business and operational decision-making for Xylem Analytics Germany. 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
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 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
Bachelor’s 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 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- 4-7 years experience
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- ERP experience (QAD preferred)
- Fluent in German and English
- Manufacturing or operations finance experience
- Experience with inventory, standard costing, and absorption
- Experience with OneStream, SAP, and BI tools
What We Do
Xylem |ˈzīləm| 1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots; 2) a leading global water technology company. Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you!
