Service Controller – Separation Service Division

Job title: Service Controller – Separation Service Division

About the Role The Service Controller for the Separation Service Division provides end-to-end financial controlling and business partnership within ANDRITZ's Separation business. You will manage forecasting, backlog/open order integrity, SAP financial control, and audit readiness in a high-complexity manufacturing service environment, partnering closely with service management and operations to drive accurate, actionable financial insight.

What You'll Do

• Financial Controlling & Forecasting: Own monthly, quarterly, and annual service forecasting cycles (FC0, FC3, FC6, FC9, and the Annual Budget). Partner with Service management to ensure forecast accuracy and financial transparency. Perform general ledger activities including accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis; ensure compliance with ANDRITZ Group standards.
• Backlog & Open Order Management: Perform regular project reviews to ensure backlog accuracy; conduct plausibility checks and variance analysis (budget vs. actual); maintain continuous data cleanup of service backlog and open service orders; ensure integrity of revenue recognition, cost alignment, and margin accuracy; proactively resolve discrepancies with Service and Operations.
• Business Partnership: Act as financial business partner to Service management; support strategic planning, budgeting, and strategy processes; provide insight into service profitability, margin development, forecast risks/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; support process improvements and system discipline.
• Audit & Compliance: Prepare and deliver audit-requested documentation; approximately 1.5 weeks for interim audits and approximately 3 weeks for year-end audits; serve as a key finance contact during audits; ensure audit readiness and compliance throughout the year.

What We're Looking For

• 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; backlog and open orders management.
• Technical Requirements: Manufacturing SAP experience – required; strong understanding of manufacturing accounting; Advanced Excel; ability to manage complex datasets and continuous reconciliation.
• 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.
• Equal Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Nice to Have

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Not disclosed in posting.