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Finance Business Partner (m/f/d)

AT Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software

Finance Business Partner (m/f/d)

Cologne, Germany

Are you brave enough to challenge yourself?

We offer a role with responsibility, independence and the possibility to contribute proactively. We cultivate a teamwork culture with room for individual development.

We offer an international environment with more than 140,000 customers around the world who already rely on our expertise in digitization. In Germany, more than 2,000 colleagues are involved in exciting and varied customer projects in the aerospace, automotive and transportation, consumer products and retail, electronics and semiconductors, energy and utilities, industrial machinery and heavy machinery, maritime, and medical devices and pharmaceuticals industries. With us, you will find a team-oriented work environment, comprehensive training options and attractive benefits. Through individual target agreements and diverse career models with specialization options, we offer you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally.

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Join our team as a Finance Business Partner (m/f/d). Please note that the contract is fixed to 24 months.

Role & Responsibility:

  • Supporting organization in project execution of contracts with customers, regional companies, partners, and other Siemens entities.
  • Having responsibility for commercial/finance-related matters, including handling accounting, legal, tax, foreign exchange, bank guarantees and insurance - supported by internal resources and tools.
  • Ensuring the accuracy of costs and pricing calculation as well as overall project financials, incl. recording of such in appropriate systems, e.g., SAP.
  • Supporting monthly project forecasting activities and conduct follow-ups of project results.
  • Supporting project management with monthly project reporting.
  • Responsibility for monthly revenue recognition, contractual invoicing and cash collection.
  • Assisting Forecast and Budget related tasks, supporting Business Management.
  • Preparing various project reports and analyses.
  • Preparing business reviews and analysis of monthly results to the management
  • Ensuring the alignment of all financial activities with the internal control system, contact for internal and external audits.
  • Driving new initiatives such as reporting automation and constant change within the team and beyond.
  • Participation in the optimization of commercial processes, improvement of data quality in order to increase the degree of digitization and automation.

What do you need to realize what matters.

  • Proven professional experience in corporate finance management.
  • Academic degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent (Master's degree preferred).
  • CPM (Commercial Project Manager) Certification - preferred.
  • Hyperion, Essbase/SmartView, SAP and Business Objects experience will be a plus.
  • Knowledge of Power BI.
  • Fluent written and verbal communication in Business English & German.
  • Excellent professional knowledge of MS Office (Excel).
  • Relationship management skills, excellent communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a critical approach.
  • High degree of self-initiative with the ability to learn, handle uncertainties and undertake new challenges.
  • Experience in digitalization and innovation development.
  • Familiar with financial controlling concepts, terminology, systems, procedures, tools and practices. Ensures timely and properly execution of process within given principles and finds ways to make things more efficient.
  • Teammate, Works effectively with others on a common task in a personal or virtual environment.
  • Understands basic concepts behind a focused approach to problem solving. Looks for data that help to identify and differentiate the symptoms and root causes of defined problems.
  • Multitask professional, independent in performing their roles, able to work in a fast paced environment.

We are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. Be part of the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow's reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds

Siemens Digital Industries (DISW) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely, collaborating with partners and customers, we care about the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. With our Digital Enterprise portfolio, we provide and encourage companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions and services to integrate and digitalize the entire value chain. Meaningful optimization for the specific needs of each industry, our outstanding portfolio supports customers to achieve greater efficiency and flexibility. We are constantly adding innovations to its portfolio to integrate ground breaking future technologies. We have our global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and have around 75,000 employees internationally.

Contact person for this job advertisement is Nadzeya Dzianisava.

We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities. At Siemens, we believe people who've had real experiences dealing with being different will excel as leaders. Let's foster a culture of creativity and innovation. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Client-provided location(s): Cologne, Germany
Job ID: Siemens_Digital-429868-en-1
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program