Head of FP&A for PLM Product Finance

Job Family: Software

Req ID: 497772

Position Summary

Leads and manages the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function, responsible for driving standardization and centralization of financial forecasting, budgeting, long‑range planning, and performance reporting processes across the PLM product finance organization. Ensures the delivery of accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis to support executive decision‑making and enhance overall financial discipline.

Owns the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of FP&A processes, tools, and governance frameworks. Provides transparency into business performance through standardized reporting, analytics, and financial modeling. Works closely with Business Finance / Business Partnering teams to ensure alignment of financial plans with operational and strategic objectives.

This role manages a team of financial analysts and managers and is responsible for building a high‑performing FP&A organization focused on data‑driven insights, process excellence, standardization, and scalability.

Essential Functions

• Leads financial planning processes , including monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long‑range planning cycles.
• Owns and continuously improves financial models, planning assumptions, and forecasting methodologies , ensuring consistency and accuracy across the organization.
• Oversees preparation and consolidation of financial reports, performance dashboards, and variance analyses for senior management and executive leadership.
• Drives standardization and automation of FP&A processes, systems, and reporting frameworks to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Guides team in performing complex financial analyses related to trends, cost structures, profitability, and business performance.
• Provides insights on financial performance drivers and key trends , ensuring transparency and consistency of financial information across stakeholders.
• Leads evaluation of financial scenarios .
• Drives closing and reporting alignment , partnering with accounting teams to ensure consistency between financial reporting and management reporting.
• Supports special financial analyses and transformation initiatives , such as cost optimization, operational efficiency programs, and organizational changes.
• Builds strong collaboration with Business Finance teams while maintaining independence of the FP&A function as the single source of financial truth.

Skills and Abilities Required

• In-depth knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes , including budgeting and variance analysis.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, analytics, and data interpretation to support decision‑making.
• Advanced understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and reporting frameworks .
• Ability to design and implement standardized processes and scalable financial systems .
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to present insights to senior leadership.
• Experience with data visualization and planning tools (e.g., dashboards, reporting systems).
• Ability to interpret financial and non‑financial KPIs and translate them into actionable insights.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing teams and driving performance improvements.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast‑changing environments , managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt quickly to increasing responsibilities under the role, as and when the scope of the role expands.

Education and Experience Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (required).
• MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant finance experience, with significant exposure to FP&A, financial modeling, and reporting.
• Proven experience managing finance teams either directly or indirectly and driving financial planning processes.

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 great 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 welcome 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 shape tomorrow!

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Organization: Digital Industries

Job Type: Full‑time

Category: Finance