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Siemens Digital Industries is looking for a dynamic Finance Operations & Analytics Team Lead to drive the acceleration of the Business Analytics team for DI US LCB.  

This is a key role in driving digitalization of our own processes, new business models and solutions that support strong relationships with all operational stakeholders at DI LCB US level.

The Finance Operations & Analytics Team Lead is a pivotal role that directs and oversees the financial operations and analytics function within the organization. This position combines leadership expertise with deep financial knowledge to drive operational excellence, data-driven decision making, and continuous process improvement across the finance department. The role bridges day-to-day financial operations with strategic analytics to provide valuable insights that support business objectives. This position is a hybrid or remote opportunity depending on the candidate’s background. Remote eligibility applies to current Siemens employees or individuals with a demonstrated history of success in remote work environments.

Job Responsibilities:

Finance Operations & Planning Analysis

• Led the harmonization of finance processes, reporting standards, and business analytics for DI LCB US enhancing consistency, transparency, and decision-making across the business.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Global HQ to strengthen cross-functional collaboration, driving profitability and enhancing operational efficiency across the DI Automation portfolio.
• Lead performance analysis across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, ensuring financial accuracy, robust risk management, and operational excellence.
• Drive complex analysis on business performance, and support in-depth structure changes, reflecting the necessary business lines reporting model
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly journal entries, drive monthly rolling forecast and annual budget consolidation processes for DI LCB USA.
• Lead product cost transfers, services agreements analysis and evaluates cost structure frequently to support our costing and profitability strategies
• Lead forecast planning for DI AUT portfolio products, driving capacity decisions at factories in Vienna (AT), Concord (CA) and Peterborough (CA)

Business Analytics & Cost Controlling

• Develop financial bridges, identifying key elements that influence business profitability.
• Work actively on ad hoc reporting and customized analysis, supporting senior management.
• Identify opportunities to improve profit margins, business processes and financial improvements.
• Standardize cost operations reporting across margin mix, productivity, and controllable expenses, while supporting monthly close with accurate financial insights and reconciliations
• Develop and maintain tools to track COGS and operational costs, while monitoring product mix, pricing, and promotional impact on margins in collaboration with Sales and Portfolio teams.
• Drive price increase and margin analysis in collaboration with HQ and factories, leveraging strategic pricing insights and data analytics to forecast and optimize customer pricing levels.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner and collaborate with DI stakeholders to understand their financial needs and provide solutions for key strategies, growth and financial improvement projects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align finance operations with strategic objectives
• Serve as a financial subject matter expert for cross-functional projects

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance operations professionals.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative culture focused on continuous improvement
• Manage workload distribution and prioritization to ensure timely delivery of deliverables

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field;
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in finance operations and analytics
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship now or in the future. 
• Ability to travel occasionally (less than 20%). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of team leadership experience
• Strong understanding of financial operations, accounting principles, and analytics methodologies
• Experience with ERP systems, financial software, and business intelligence tools
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
• Strong project management capabilities with track record of process improvement
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive innovation
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to critically assess data and solve complex problems.
• Effective team communication, fostering collaboration, trust, and active engagement.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Resilient and adaptable, maintaining focus and composure in dynamic, fast-paced environments.