Senior Performance Controller

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.

Siemens Gamesa has a vision for renewable energy: we believe in the power of nature and technology. Help us to be ready to face the energy challenges of tomorrow and make a green footprint – join us in creating a better future for our planet.

We focus on hiring the best people, wherever they may be in the world. We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer to our employees and are committed to building a workforce that can grow with the company. Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

In our culture of trust, we focus on empowerment, diversity and continuous learning. Valuing our people is what makes us one global team, with our colleagues’ safety at the heart of our organisation.    

How to contribute to our vision

You will be a central interface for the Business Unit and Function Controlling teams, working closely with the Cost Center and Operational Controlling teams as well as key Siemens Energy Finance functions.

You will provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, monthly, quarterly & annual forecasts, financial reports, and operational trends to assist the Business Controlling team in performing their responsibilities and drive recommendations for sound decision making.

Some of your key tasks will include but not be limited to:

• Coordination of the global financial planning, reporting, and controlling (including the preparation, monitoring, and analysis) of relevant KPIs in the Wind Power depth structures

• Support and coordination of the Forecasting and Budgeting Process for Wind Power including the setting of standards and regulations of the process.

• Go to person for Business Unit and Function Controlling Leaders for matters related to the month end/quarter end closing process as well as the budget.

• Support consolidation of structural cost controlling (including headcount) for Wind Power as well as analyses and recommendations to support senior management in decision-making.

• Proactive monitoring of Free Cash Flow in order to support not only financial reporting but also liquidity planning needs

• Implement standards, harmonization & digitalization throughout the organization and support a positive change process in business controlling

• The ability to work under pressure, analyze financial data, consolidate information and prepare executive reports in a meaningful manner with outstanding quality in English is a must for this role. You will need to liaise with multicultural teams on a cross-departmental level to develop reports and management presentations for both internal and external customers, whilst continuously improving our business analysis and information potential.

What you need to make a difference

A passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change. We are also looking for…

• A highly competent controller who has many years of experience in commercial business topics, controlling and accounting with an emphasis on financial planning and reporting. Experience in performance controlling and/or a leadership role will be a plus.

• Natural ability to build working relationships, with excellent communication skills to translate financials into key messages ready to be used by decision makers.

• Strong data driven problem-solving skills, continuously striving for improving and automating regular activities with an open mind for change.

• A business or accounting degree/qualification, expert in Excel, PowerPoint and SAP. Competence in Business Intelligence Platforms e.g. SAC, Power BI or digitalization tools like Alteryx, Snowflake is important.

• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.

In return of your commitment we offer you…

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come

• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy

• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality

• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization

• Competitive Pension Scheme

Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come. We are a global team of diverse colleagues who share a passion for renewable energy and have a culture of trust and empowerment to make our own ideas a reality.

We focus on personal and professional development to grow internally within our organisation. Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibility for many colleagues, employer-funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable) and local benefits such as subsided lunch, employee discounts and much more

Empowering our people

https://www.siemensgamesa.com/sustainability/employees

How do you imagine the future?

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Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions – the greatest challenge we face.

We believe diversity creates more opportunity for success. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life: it doesn’t matter the gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation or disability. Our main aim is to find people from around the globe who can contribute to world-changing technology.

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We are driven by people - from more than 100 different countries, they build the company we are every day. Our diverse and inclusive culture encourages us to think outside the box, speak without fear, and be bold. We value the flexibility that our smart-working arrangements, our digital disconnection framework and our  family-friendly practices bring to the new way of working.