Siemens

Head of Global Finance Operations - SI BSW

Siemens$122K — $210K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or a related major; MBA preferred.
  • 5+ years of people management and Finance Operations leadership experience.
  • 8+ years of project management and process improvement experience, ideally in software or SaaS.
  • Familiarity with project management tools like Asana or Smartsheet.
  • International experience leading global teams.
  • Excellent English communication skills; additional languages are a plus.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, with data analysis capabilities.
  • Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce and billing systems like Lockstep.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a global Finance Operations team through feedback and career development.
  • Drive process improvements across departments by advocating for automation and evaluating new tools.
  • Build team accountability for Finance Operations process excellence while ensuring exceptional customer experience.
  • Manage budget planning and financial controls, optimizing costs while supporting system transformations.
  • Partner with senior leadership to shape the finance roadmap and identify operational excellence opportunities.
  • Direct KPI frameworks and develop performance dashboards for leadership; enhance team analytical capabilities.
  • Establish governance and quality standards for compliance with Siemens Financial Reporting Guidelines.

Benefits

  • High visibility and influence in strategic direction within Siemens.
  • Collaborative global work environment aiding digital transformation and process excellence.
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Opportunities for comprehensive learning and development.
  • A variety of health and wellness benefits.
Full Job Description
You'll make a difference by:
  • Leading, coaching, and developing a global Finance Operations team through regular feedback, career development conversations, and targeted skill-building initiatives.
  • Driving continuous process improvement across Siemens departments by championing automation, efficiency enhancements, and strategic evaluation of new tools that deliver measurable business impact.
  • Building team capability and accountability for end-to-end Finance Operations process excellence across Deal Desk, Order Operations, Billing, and Cash Collections while supporting an exceptional customer experience.
  • Managing budget planning and financial control for the Finance Operations function, including monitoring expenditures, optimizing cost structures, and supporting major system transformations.
  • Partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to shape the finance roadmap, identify operational excellence opportunities, and position Finance Operations as a key enabler of business growth.
  • Directing KPI frameworks and performance dashboards for senior leadership while developing your team's analytical capabilities to deliver financial analysis, trend identification, and forecast support.
  • Establishing governance and quality standards that support compliance with Siemens Financial Reporting Guidelines (IFRS) across order processing, revenue recognition, and receivables management.
  • Preparing the organization for scalable growth by strengthening processes and team competencies that support acquisitions, new market expansion, and long-term business ambitions.

Your success is grounded in:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or a suitable related major; MBA or related advanced degree strongly preferred.
  • 5+ years of people management experience and order-to-cash / Finance Operations leadership experience.
  • 8+ years of project management and process improvement experience, preferably in a software or SaaS business environment.
  • Experience using project management tools such as Asana, Smartsheet, or similar platforms to manage projects, milestones, and cross-functional tasks.
  • International experience leading and working with global teams.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
  • Strong Microsoft skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze extensive data and present insights clearly and concisely.
  • Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce and billing or collections systems such as Lockstep.
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities efficiently with your team.
  • Positive, detail-oriented, can-do approach with a passion for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Availability to work from the Raleigh, NC office and authorization to work in the United States.

We offer you:
  • High visibility within Siemens organizations and the opportunity to shape strategic direction and operational excellence through your team.
  • A collaborative, global environment where your work supports digital transformation, process excellence, and scalable business growth.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture.
  • Great variety of learning and development opportunities.
  • Attractive compensation and benefits package, subject to local requirements and approved posting language.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

You'll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $122,951 - $210,773 annually with a target incentive of 15 of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

At Siemens, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while helping organizations operate smarter, safer, and more sustainably. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, where employees are empowered to make a difference every day. If you're excited about solving real-world challenges and shaping the future of asset management, we encourage you to apply.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the every day with us.

You'll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $122,951 - $210,773 annually with a target incentive of 15 of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

About Siemens

Siemens AG is a German multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Munich and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe with branch offices abroad. The principal divisions of the company are Industry, Energy, Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities, which represent the main activities of the company. The company is a prominent maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company's total sales, is its second-most profitable unit, after the industrial automation division. The company is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ approximately 385,000 people worldwide and reported global revenue of around €87 billion in 2019 according to its earnings release.
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