Sr. Business and Financial Analyst
About The Position
Siemens is seeking a Sr. Business and Financial Analyst for its Smart Infrastructure team to manage and improve financial aspects across a network of factories. The position owns and improves accuracy of books and records, planning and controlling, KPI measurement, and improvement projects. It partners with factory leadership and operations teams, the Head of Finance for North America Operations, the Finance Director of Operations, Systems, EP NA Factories, Segment Finance teams, and other functions. The role reports to the Electrical Products Finance Operations Manager of Governance and Performance Controller. The analyst leads performance controlling, governance, and financial oversight for operational and corporate initiatives, including balance sheet ownership; UBC processes and controls; WIP and inventory processes, forecasting, and controls; FIN OPS internal controls; and support for P&L structure ownership. The role analyzes business performance and complex business, organizational, process, and system topics, delivers recommendations and improvement initiatives, develops management presentations and decision proposals, and supports accountability through performance discussions. It also serves as a subject matter expert, enhances reporting and business intelligence tools, provides qualified backup within EP NA Finance Operations Governance and Performance Controlling, and supports special projects. The position is remote only. The posting also identifies Peachtree Corners, Georgia, or a U.S. plant location as preferred bases, while stating that remote work would be considered. The role is permanent and full-time, and will be hired at Level 7 or Level 6 based on qualifications and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Finance.
- At least 5 years of applicable professional experience for Level 7, or at least 8 years for Level 6; experience in Finance, preferably in a manufacturing plant environment.
- Very strong, in-depth knowledge of SAP FI/CO and digitalization or automation tools such as Tableau and Snowflake.
- Strong networking, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Project management skills and experience, and change management experience.
- Solution-oriented thinking and the ability to apply methodical approaches to business challenges.
- Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and in-depth know-how in large and complex manufacturing environments.
- Comprehensive supply chain management and manufacturing process understanding beyond Finance.
Responsibilities
- Lead performance controlling, governance, and financial oversight for operational and corporate initiatives.
- Own balance sheet processes and responsibilities.
- Manage UBC processes and controls.
- Manage WIP and inventory processes, forecasting, and controls.
- Oversee internal controls for Finance Operations.
- Support ownership of the P&L structure.
- Partner with factory leadership, operations teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to assess performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive corrective actions.
- Develop management presentations, business reviews, and decision proposals for executive decision-making.
- Independently analyze complex business, organizational, process, and system topics and translate findings into actionable recommendations and measurable improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned areas, providing guidance, governance, and best practices.
- Enhance reporting, analytics, and business intelligence tools to improve transparency, standardization, and productivity.
- Conduct regular and ad hoc analysis of business performance against targets and identify trends, risks, anomalies, and improvement opportunities.
- Facilitate performance discussions with factories and stakeholders to support accountability and achievement of objectives.
- Provide qualified backup support across the EP NA Finance Operations Governance and Performance Controlling organization.
- Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and other business requirements.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
