Head of Finance , Sales & Order Execution AU&NZ

About the role

The Head of Finance, Sales & Order Execution AU&NZ will be responsible for overseeing financial operations within Australia and New Zealand. This role involves the sales responsibility for the entire GT portfolio as well as overseeing the execution of extensive supply projects within the respective countries. You will be leading a team of 6 colleagues directly and will be able to align support from other countries for your region. The role will report directly to the FIN Head for GT S Asia Pacific and OEX Asia Pacific.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations across your countries for the region

• Manage the sales for AU and NZ as well as oversee the execution of supply projects

• Lead and mentor a team of 6+ headcount

• Ensure compliance with regional financial regulations and standards

• Collaborate with the FIN Head for GT S, OEX Asia Pacific to align regional financial strategies with overall company goals

• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision-making

• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures tailored to the region's diverse cultural backgrounds

• Monitor and manage regional budgets, forecasts, and financial performance

• Ensure the accuracy of the regional books and records, managing project cost and revenue forecasts effectively

• Optimize the counties gross profit and cash flows by identifying, evaluating, and assessing risks and opportunities

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master's preferred)

• Proven experience in a financial leadership role within a multi-country region

• Strong understanding of regional financial regulations and cultural nuances

• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills

• Ability to work effectively in a diverse and dynamic environment

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project controlling or accounting roles, with a strong track record of managing financial aspects of projects

• Proficient in standard accounting principles and practices

• Fluent in professional English, with strong verbal and written communication skills

• Extensive experience with IT tools, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team

About us

Siemens Energy is more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we generate electricity for over 16% of the global community and use our technology to help protect people and the environment. Siemens Energy Grid Technologies business area is one of the leading high voltage grid solution providers in the world with a broad portfolio of innovative solutions to ensure the highest availability of transmission assets.

Benefits

• Regional and Global exposure

• Opportunities to work in a real multinational corporate environment with other like-minded professionals

• Exposure to many different parts of the organization and all levels of hierarchy providing different insights and angles to the challenges at hand