Senior Finance and Performance Management Analyst

Siemens•Sacramento, CA

2d•CA$82,000 - CA$110,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Siemens Mobility, our Finance & Performance Management (FPM) organization serves as a trusted business partner, helping drive fact-based decision making that strengthens business performance and financial integrity. We are committed to fostering a culture of transparency, continuous improvement, and sustainable growth. We are seeking a highly visible Senior Financial Analyst to support the project business and partners closely with Business Leaders, Commercial Project Managers, and Finance stakeholders to deliver meaningful financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and business insights that influence key decisions. We're looking for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and demonstrates resilience, professionalism, and sound judgment under pressure. You build strong, trusted relationships across teams and organizational levels, take ownership of your work, and consistently follow through to deliver high-quality results. This role requires someone who understands that business needs do not always fit neatly into a standard workday and who is willing to persevere through critical deadlines and deliverables until the work is successfully completed. Success in this position also requires the ability to remain focused and adaptable when responding to urgent stakeholder requests and shifting priorities, while continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency. We're looking for a curious, growth-oriented team member who enjoys learning, tackling new challenges, and translating complex financial information into clear, executive-level insights. Above all, the successful candidate will bring a positive, collaborative approach and a strong commitment to supporting both their team and the broader business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
4+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Performance Controlling, Commercial Project Management, or a related function
Strong knowledge of Financial Accounting principles and Business Finance
Advanced Excel skills
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and KPI analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in performance controlling
Commercial project management experience
SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) knowledge

Responsibilities

Own annual three-year budget planning and monthly forecasting for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
Analyze project and business KPIs, including forecast versus actual variances, trend identification, root cause analysis, and performance reporting
Prepare standard and ad hoc financial reports, executive commentary, and business performance presentations
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including KPI reporting and journal entries
Collaborate closely with Commercial Project Managers, business leaders, and finance partners to support informed decision making
Develop project Estimates at Completion (EACs) and provide financial guidance on business performance
Support Finance & Performance Management initiatives at the Customer Service business unit level
Respond to ad hoc requests and support executive stakeholders with time-sensitive financial packages and presentations
Partner with headquarters teams to fulfill standard and ad hoc reporting requirements
Identify process improvement opportunities and support the transition toward a more digital controlling environment
Leverage automation, analytics, and digital tools to improve planning, reporting, and performance analysis