Financial Analyst

We are a leading global software company dedicated to the world of computer-aided design, 3D modeling, and simulation-helping innovative global manufacturers craft better products, faster! With the resources of a large company and the energy of a software start-up, we have fun together while crafting a world-class software portfolio. Our culture encourages creativity, welcomes fresh thinking, and focuses on growth, so our people, our business, and our customers can achieve their full potential. With the changing working environment and a shift to a hybrid working model, Siemens Digital Industries Software is committed to providing the best possible experience for employees and visitors to each of our offices. For our Process Automation Software, we are looking for a SISW Financial Analyst.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance business analyst supporting the PA SW sales and service organization with focus on SG, MY, AU, JP, KR and IN
• Responsible for all financial aspects of the business (strategic and operational):
• Perform detailed, timely and accurate financial analysis and orchestrate the planning, reporting and controlling including the following:
• Reporting on operating results and financial statement positions on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Ensure and support an orderly process for monthly, quarterly and yearly closing activities.
• Cost center reporting and analysis.
• Preparation and coordination of Planning, BDG and FC with feedback for management review.
• Interface to DI PA RC's regarding planning, BDG, FC and reporting requirements.
• Commercial Project Management of service delivery projects.
• Engage in the plan margin calculation, bidding documents preparation, contracts negotiation and approval from PATAC, LoA, etc.
• Ensure accurate and transparent reporting of the project financials and deliver target service margins.
• Service billing and service revenue recognition.
• Monthly Status Update meetings with project manager.
• Ensure Software and Service deals are well structured with regards to profitability, legal and accounting requirements.
• Engage in the entire order process from quotation to payment collection.
• Work closely with sales and service teams to ensure adequate support business model structuring and consideration.
• Work collaboratively with other functions such as legal and revenue recognition.
• Ensure compliant business operations.
• Utilizes systems and data to resolve business issues in the most effective and productive manner.
• Serve as a close advisor and business partner for local counterparts in all questions related to financial performance and sustainable, profitable growth of the software business.
• Ensure close alignment with relevant stakeholders (Siemens RCs, SISW functions) and provide business transparency to management.
• Contribute to special projects in DI PA / SISW environment (e.g. internal digitalization efforts) and driving optimization in the PA Finance area for software business.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• Growth mindset, driving change and transformation.
• Living our PA values.
• Profound business partner mentality is a must.
• Degree in business administration or finance (Bachelor/Master) or equivalent experience.
• +5 years of relevant business experience.
• Experienced in project controlling (ideally CPM certified).
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial statements analysis and interpretation.
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills in English.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, along with ability to quickly learn and leverage several Business Intelligence tools (e.g. SAP/BW, Power BI, Essbase, Hyperion Planning, SAP Business Objects, Salesforce, DynaSight) to answer business questions.

What else do I need to know?

• First experience in a software business is a plus.
• Experience in current developments in terms of digitalization in finance and dashboarding (e.g. KNIME, UiPath, Tableau) is a plus.

Why us?

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility. Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer phenomenal benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software.

A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us craft tomorrow!