Service Financial Controller

Role Purpose

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Controlling & Forecasting

  • 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

• Backlog & Open Order Management

  • 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
  • Open service orders
  • Ensure integrity of:
  • Revenue recognition
  • Cost alignment
  • Margin accuracy
  • Proactively resolve discrepancies and drive corrective actions with Service and Operations teams

• Business Partnership

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

• SAP & Manufacturing Accounting

  • 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

• Audit & Compliance

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

Required Qualifications

• Education

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

• Experience

  • 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
  • General ledger accounting
  • Audit preparation and support
  • Managing backlog and open orders

• Technical Requirements

  • Making manufacturing SAP experience – required
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to manage complex datasets and continuous reconciliation activities

• Competencies

  • 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