FP&A Controller (German Speaker)

Description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. **About the role** ================== We are looking for a FP\&A Controller (German Speaker) to join our Finance \& Controlling team in our Madrid Center of Excellence. In this role, you will support several business entities across the DACH region, acting as a trusted finance partner and providing insightful financial analysis that drives business performance and strategic decision\-making. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in an international environment, collaborating with stakeholders across different countries, and turning financial data into meaningful business insights. Your main tasks and responsibilities * Lead budgeting, forecasting and long\-range planning activities for assigned entities. * Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, identifying variances, risks and opportunities. * Support management reporting by providing meaningful analysis and recommendations. * Drive profitability analysis and business performance monitoring across key financial metrics. * Partner with Finance Business Partners and operational stakeholders to support strategic decision\-making. * Monitor and analyze operating expenses, headcount, working capital and other key performance indicators. * Support month\-end and year\-end closing activities, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting. * Participate in CAPEX planning, investment analysis and related reporting. * Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls and Sulzer financial policies. * Improve reporting processes, dashboards and financial planning tools through automation and standardization initiatives. * Collaborate closely with global and regional teams within the Sulzer Finance organization. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Madrid Finance Center of Excellence. **To succeed in this role, you will need** * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field. * Minimum **3\-5 years of experience** in Financial Planning \& Analysis, Controlling or similar finance roles. * Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance analysis. * Excellent analytical and problem\-solving skills with a strong attention to detail. * Advanced Excel skills; experience with reporting and planning tools such as Tagetik, Qlik Sense, Power BI or ERP systems is considered an advantage. * Ability to communicate complex financial information to non\-finance stakeholders. * Experience working in an international or shared services environment is a plus. * Fluency in **German and English** is mandatory. * Additional European languages are a plus. * Proactive, collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. **What we offer you** ===================== * A permanent contract. * A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives. * Meal vouchers. * Access to a voluntary flexible compensation scheme allowing employees to optimize their salary package (e.g. health insurance, transport, childcare) * Be part of an experienced and international team. * A Good vibe working environment. * The opportunity to grow your career within a solid and well\-established international company. * Be part of a dynamic organization undergoing continuous transformation and improvement. * Offices location: Nuevos Ministerios + Additional benefits may apply depending on the position and location. Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.