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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 adaptable 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.

📌 FP&A Controller (German Speaker) (España)
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