Head of Finance - Winston-Salem Technology Center

Siemens Energy

• $125K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, FP&A, Controlling, or a related financial discipline, preferably in the power industry or multinational manufacturing.
  • Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost modeling, with an understanding of Supply Chain and Operations dependencies.
  • Proven ability to lead financial planning and performance management, with experience managing direct reports preferred.
  • Advanced financial, analytical, and computer skills, including proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel; experience with Alteryx is a plus.
  • Strong English communication and stakeholder management skills are required.
  • Willingness to relocate to Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all financial activities for Winston-Salem Operations, including reporting, budgeting, and performance management.
  • Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to provide financial insights for strategic decision-making.
  • Drive financial planning and analysis, including cost modeling and inventory management.
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies, governance requirements, and accounting standards.
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities, developing recommendations for sustainable performance.
  • Lead and develop the Finance team, fostering collaboration and building relationships with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture.
  • Company paid health and wellness benefits.
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
  • 401K savings plan with company match.
  • Family building benefits.
  • Parental leave.
Full Job Description
A Snapshot of Your Day

As the Head of Finance for our Winston-Salem Operations, you will serve as a key financial leader for the site, partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other business functions to drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making. You will oversee financial planning, reporting, forecasting, controlling, and performance management while ensuring strong financial governance and compliance. In this role, you will provide insights that enable the business to improve profitability, optimize costs, and achieve its operational and strategic objectives. You will also lead and develop the local Finance organization and serve as a trusted business partner to senior leadership.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Lead all financial activities for the Winston-Salem Operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, cost controlling, and performance management.
  • Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other functional leaders to provide financial insights and support strategic and operational decision-making.
  • Drive financial planning and analysis, including cost modeling, product costing, inventory management, transfer pricing, and analysis of business performance and profitability.
  • Ensure compliance with Siemens Energy financial policies, governance requirements, accounting standards, and internal controls, including IFRS and relevant company guidelines.
  • Identify financial risks, opportunities, and improvement areas, and develop recommendations that support sustainable business performance and operational efficiency.
  • Lead, develop, and motivate the Finance team while fostering strong collaboration across the organization and building effective relationships with key internal stakeholders.
What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, FP&A, Controlling, or a related financial discipline, preferably within the power industry or a multinational manufacturing environment.
  • Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing, cost modeling, inventory management, product costing, transfer pricing, and financial governance, with an understanding of dependencies across Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations.
  • Proven ability to lead financial planning and performance management, analyze complex business issues, and influence strategic decisions; previous experience managing direct reports is preferred.
  • Advanced financial, analytical, interpersonal, and computer skills, including strong proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel; experience with Alteryx or other digitalization tools is preferred. Strong English communication and stakeholder management skills are required.
  • Willingness to relocate to Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Rewards

  • Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
  • Company paid Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave

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