Service Financial Controller

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

 

Service Controller – Separation Service Division

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

 

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.

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

 

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
• This responsibility is ongoing and constant, not periodic

 

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:
• Approximately 1.5 weeks for interim audits
• Approximately 3 weeks for year‑end audits
• Serve as a key finance contact during audits