Siemens

Automation, digitalization, and smart infrastructure provider

Head of Factory Finance - Electrification & Automation

Corporate Finance & FP&APosted on Nov 13

Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 7 years of professional experience in Finance or Controlling, ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Expertise with enterprise resource planning and reporting systems; SAP is preferred.
Solid understanding of manufacturing key performance indicators, productivity drivers, and cost structures.
Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Good understanding of supply chain management, including procurement and logistics processes.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
High level of ownership, reliability, and result orientation.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and cultures.
Leadership experience with a clear focus on people development and performance management.

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted business partner to the Plant Manager, driving financial performance, transparency, and target achievement across key performance indicators, productivity, and profitability.
Take full ownership of all financial activities at plant level, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, controlling, accounting, reporting, and management of gross profit, investments, and net working capital.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial reporting in line with internal and external requirements.
Provide transparent financial insights by analyzing deviations, identifying root causes, and initiating corrective actions.
Lead all commercial topics of the plant and ensure alignment with Business Unit Finance and overall financial governance.
Drive harmonization, standardization, and digitalization of financial processes.
Ensure implementation and monitoring of productivity and cost optimization measures in line with corporate guidelines.
Ensure full compliance with Siemens Financial Reporting Guidelines, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
Act as the key contact for complex accounting matters at factory level.
Lead, develop, and empower the Factory Finance Team, fostering a high-performance and growth-oriented environment.
Provide ad hoc analyses and decision support to Plant Management, Business Unit Finance, and Headquarters.

Desired Qualifications

Relevant industry knowledge and experience will be an advantage.
Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is ideal.
SAP experience is preferred.

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

You’ll create impact by:

Act as a trusted business partner to the Plant Manager, driving financial performance, transparency, and target achievement (KPIs, productivity, and profitability)
Take full ownership of all financial activities at plant level, including:

Planning, forecasting, and budgeting
Controlling, accounting, and reporting
Management of Gross Profit, Investments, and Net Working Capital (NWC)

Ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial reporting in line with internal and external requirements
Provide transparent financial insights by analyzing deviations, identifying root causes, and initiating corrective actions
Lead all commercial topics of the plant and ensure alignment with Business Unit Finance and overall financial governance
Drive harmonization, standardization, and digitalization of financial processes
Ensure implementation and monitoring of productivity and cost optimization measures in line with corporate guidelines
Ensure full compliance with Siemens Financial Reporting Guidelines (FRG), internal controls, and regulatory requirements
Act as key contact for complex accounting matters at factory level
Lead, develop, and empower the Factory Finance Team, fostering a high-performance and growth-oriented environment
Provide ad hoc analyses and decision support to Plant Management, Business Unit Finance, and Headquarters

Your defining qualities:

7+ years of professional experience in Finance / Controlling, ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Expertise with ERP and Reporting Systems – SAP preferred
Solid understanding of manufacturing KPIs, productivity drivers, and cost structures
Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
Good understanding of Supply Chain Management (procurement and logistics processes)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
High level of ownership, reliability, and result orientation
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and cultures
Leadership experience with a clear focus on people development and performance management
Relevant industries knowledge & experience will be an advantage

In return, we offer you:

Attractive compensation and benefits
Values-driven work culture with inclusive workplace policies and practices that prioritize diversity and inclusion
Endless possibilities and opportunities for progression and learning

Recruitment Process:

CV Screening
A session with our recruiter to understand your motivation & your past experiences
1-3 Business Interviews
Offer Stage
Medical test

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About the Company

Siemens

Automation, digitalization, and smart infrastructure provider

Siemens is a global engineering and technology company focused on automation, digitalization, smart infrastructure, and mobility. Its products and solutions span industrial automation systems, electrical equipment, energy management, and digital services that help industries run more efficiently. The company’s core technology comes from its history of electrical generation and distribution, including the dynamo-electric principle, and it now sells hardware, software, and services that connect factories, buildings, grids, and transportation networks. Siemens differentiates itself through scale, a broad portfolio across the value chain, and a long track record of large-scale, multi-country projects in infrastructure and industry. Its goal is to enable smarter, more sustainable industrial processes and urban systems by integrating hardware, software, and digital services to improve productivity, energy efficiency, and mobility.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 1847

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