Finance Director of Operations - Systems, East
About The Position
Siemens is hiring a Finance Director of Operations – Systems, East for its Smart Infrastructure team. The role serves as the commercial partner to the Director of Operations – Systems East and leads finance and commercial activities for EP US Systems Operations. It drives strategic measures, digitalization, collaboration across plants, financial transparency and accuracy, internal controls, reporting, analysis, planning, forecasting, KPI monitoring, and adherence. The position also manages a team of Plant Controllers. The role is based in North Atlanta, Georgia, or Spartanburg, South Carolina; the specific location will be discussed during the initial interview. The posting identifies this as a full-time, permanent position with an office/site work mode. The role is posted at one of two levels depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Level 5A requires at least 10 years of applicable experience; Level 4 requires at least 15 years. The final level is determined at offer.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in Finance or Operations Finance.
- In-depth knowledge of SAP (FI/CO).
- Deep professional knowledge and experience in manufacturing business, measurements, and KPIs.
- Drive continuous improvement by enhancing processes, standardizing best practices, and promoting operational consistency.
- Deliver business impact through analytical capabilities, sound decision-making, and a results-oriented mindset.
- Understand annual budgeting, financial planning, and rolling forecast processes.
- Build partnerships and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including plant operations and corporate teams.
- Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Detailed understanding of productivity drivers and cost-saving initiatives.
- Highly skilled communication and presentation abilities.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director of Operations – Systems East to drive strategic measures, special projects, cross-plant collaboration, digitalization initiatives, KPIs, financial results, and financial transparency.
- Collaborate with Systems Sub-Segment leadership.
- Co-develop and drive strategic initiatives within the operations teams.
- Plan, control, account for, and report costs, including EVA, Gross Profit, Investments, and NWC at Segment level.
- Manage commercial activities for the respective Systems plants and align them with Segment management.
- Drive and support the ramp-up of new manufacturing capacity.
- Analyze deviations in detail, develop corrective actions, and prepare presentations for different management levels.
- Drive consistency, standardization, digitalization, financial performance, and profitability.
- Ensure productivity measures follow guidelines and that performance is managed.
- Ensure adherence to internal and external financial and reporting rules.
- Manage risks and opportunities by identifying them and implementing appropriate measures to optimize business results.
- Optimize the organization, procedures, and processes to improve productivity, consistency in rates and clocking, and customer satisfaction.
- Prepare and analyze complex accounting issues.
- Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to support the Director of Operations – Systems, Head of Finance Operations, and Segment management.
- Select, manage, assess, and develop employees in the area of responsibility, including recruiting, to support long-term target achievement and a motivated staff.
Benefits
- Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits; details are available through the linked benefits page.
- Target incentive of 25% of base salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
