Nordic Data & Process Governance Manager

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is committed to building a truly data-driven and process-excellent Finance organization. To strengthen this ambition, we are seeking a Data & Process Governance Manager for the Electrification & Automation (EA) business unit in the Nordics.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute at the intersection of finance, process design, data governance, and digitalization. It is a chance to shape how Finance operates, both today and in the future.

This position is an excellent match for individuals passionate about end-to-end processes, data integrity, automation, and cross-functional collaboration. Joining this team provides deep insight into the value chain of Siemens Smart Infrastructure, locally and globally, and offers a central role in driving Finance transformation, efficiency, and process standardization across the Nordic EA organization.

This opportunity is ideal for those excited by building structure, driving clarity, optimizing processes, and enabling better decision-making through high-quality financial data and robust governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

The Data & Process Governance Manager will lead initiatives in several critical areas:

• Finance Process Excellence & Standardization: This involves designing, optimizing, and further developing finance processes from end-to-end. A core aspect will be harmonizing and standardizing processes across countries and teams to ensure consistent ways of working throughout the organization.
• Data Governance & Compliance: Responsibilities include safeguarding data integrity through clear governance models, establishing ownership, and implementing effective controls. The role ensures alignment with accounting principles, internal guidelines, and ICFR requirements.
• Continuous Improvement & Automation: Identifying process inefficiencies and improvement opportunities is key. The manager will drive automation, digitalization, and Business Intelligence (BI) enhancements to streamline finance value flows.
• Documentation & Process Transparency: Maintaining clear, up-to-date process documentation, workflows, and guidelines is essential. The role ensures transparency and accessibility of processes for all stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & System Integration: This position acts as a key contact for finance process topics across Finance, IT, and Shared Services in the Nordics. It involves defining system requirements and bridging finance with IT to enable seamless process integration.

How will you win us over?

You are likely to have:

• A degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or a similar field.
• Experience in Finance & Controlling, process management, data governance, or business process improvement.
• A strong understanding of Finance value flows, accounting principles, and reporting structures.
• Knowledge of BI tools (e.g., Power BI) and SAP systems.
• A structured, analytical, and process-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex matters in a simple, convincing way.
• A proactive, collaborative attitude and the ability to influence and drive change.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a growth mindset.

We value diverse professional journeys. If experience has been gained through alternative paths, we encourage applications, as all backgrounds are valuable to us.

What Siemens Offers:

Joining Siemens means becoming part of an open, collaborative, and dynamic environment where professional and personal development are highly valued. Benefits include:

• Strong opportunities for career growth within an international organization.
• A workplace that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and new ways of thinking.
• Comprehensive onboarding and support from the Finance and Process Excellence teams.
• Access to training, digital learning platforms, and global best practices.
• An attractive compensation package, including pension, insurance, a share program, training facilities, and social clubs.
• A role with a high degree of ownership, autonomy, and real impact. This position is a part of the Nordic EA Finance management team.

Location: 

Preferably Oslo, Norway, but other Nordic locations may be considered for the ideal candidate.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to send a CV and application as soon as possible. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the posting will close once a suitable candidate has been found.

For questions about the position, please contact SI EA Nordics Finance Head Lars Ove Husby at +47 922 13 142 or lars.husby@siemens.com.

About Siemens

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings and industries.

The SI EA Electrification & Automation Unit of Siemens provides a comprehensive range of electrification and automation solutions, boasting a significant presence in key geographical regions and vertical markets. Our offerings include products, systems and services tailored to facilitating the evolution of electrical networks through digitalization, innovation, and transformative change. Within an ever more digitally integrated landscape, we empower our customers to flourish and advance communities, all while actively contributing to our shared environmental goals. Together we create environments that care.