Service Financial Controller

Business Area: Separation
Function: Finance & Controlling – Service
Reports To: Vice President of Finance – Separation
Work Location: In‑office, 5 days per week
Employment Type: Full‑time, exempt

The Service Controller provides end‑to‑end financial controlling and business partnership for the Separation Service Division, working closely with the management (especially service management) of the company
. This position is responsible for financial accuracy, forecasting discipline, backlog and open‑order integrity, SAP financial control, and audit readiness in a high‑complexity manufacturing service environment
.

This role supports a demanding and growing service business with tight deadlines, continuous data reconciliation, and high expectations for ownership, accuracy, and business acumen.

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual service forecasting cycles:
• FC0, FC3, FC6, FC9
  , and Annual Budget (BUD)
• Partner with Service management to ensure forecast accuracy and financial transparency
• Perform general ledger activities as assigned, including:
• Accruals
• Reconciliations
• Variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with ANDRITZ Group finance and controlling standards
• Perform regular project reviews to ensure accuracy of backlog
• Perform plausibility checks and detailed variance analysis (budget vs. actual)
• Maintain continuous data cleanup and scrubbing of:
• Service backlog
• Ensure integrity of:
• Revenue recognition
• Cost alignment
• Margin accuracy
• Proactively resolve discrepancies and drive corrective actions with Service and Operations teams
• This responsibility is ongoing and constant
  , not periodic

• Act as financial business partner to Service management
• Support in strategic planning, strategy processes, and budgeting activities
• Provide insight into:
• Service profitability
• Forecast risks and opportunities
• Apply strong business acumen to challenge assumptions and support decision‑making
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders

• Operate as a manufacturing SAP finance expert for the Service organization
• Ensure correct financial setup and maintenance of service orders, cost objects, and reporting structures
• Apply manufacturing accounting principles
  , recognizing the higher level of complexity compared to non‑manufacturing businesses
• Support improvements in financial processes and system discipline

• Prepare and deliver audit‑requested documentation:
• Approximately 1.5 weeks for interim audits
• Approximately 3 weeks for year‑end audits
• Serve as a key finance contact during audits
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance throughout the year

This role supports a deadline‑driven service business with non‑negotiable financial cycles.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing finance or controlling
• Prior experience supporting a Service organization within manufacturing strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with:
• Forecasting and budgeting
• Audit preparation and support
• Managing backlog and open orders

• Manufacturing SAP experience – required
• Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to manage complex datasets and continuous reconciliation activities
• Strong business acumen and analytical judgment
• High attention to detail and ownership mindset
• Ability to operate under pressure and tight deadlines
• Clear communicator with strong professional credibility
• Willingness to work extended hours aligned to business needs