Senior Finance and Performance Management Analyst

Siemens; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility Canada is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with Business Leaders, Commercial Project Managers, and Finance stakeholders to deliver meaningful financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and business insights that influence key decisions.

The role requires the ability to sustain deadlines in a fast-paced environment, own annual budget planning and monthly forecasts for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, and to translate complex data into executive-level insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Performance Controlling, Commercial Project Management, or a related function.
• Strong knowledge of Financial Accounting principles and Business Finance.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own annual three-year budget planning and monthly forecasting for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
• Analyze project and business KPIs, including forecast versus actual variances, trend identification, root cause analysis, and performance reporting.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc financial reports, executive commentary, and business performance presentations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including KPI reporting and journal entries.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial Project Managers, business leaders, and finance partners to support informed decision making.
• Develop project Estimates at Completion (EACs) and provide financial guidance on business performance.
• Support Finance & Performance Management initiatives at the Customer Service business unit level.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and support executive stakeholders with time-sensitive financial packages and presentations.
• Partner with headquarters teams to fulfill standard and ad hoc reporting requirements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support the transition toward a more digital controlling environment.
• Leverage automation, analytics, and digital tools to improve planning, reporting, and performance analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

Shape Business Performance Through Financial Insight

At Siemens Mobility, our Finance & Performance Management (FPM) organization serves as a trusted business partner, helping drive fact-based decision making that strengthens business performance and financial integrity. We are committed to fostering a culture of transparency, continuous improvement, and sustainable growth.

We are seeking a highly visible Senior Financial Analyst to support the project business and partners closely with Business Leaders, Commercial Project Managers, and Finance stakeholders to deliver meaningful financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and business insights that influence key decisions.

We're looking for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and demonstrates resilience, professionalism, and sound judgment under pressure. You build strong, trusted relationships across teams and organizational levels, take ownership of your work, and consistently follow through to deliver high-quality results. This role requires someone who understands that business needs do not always fit neatly into a standard workday and who is willing to persevere through critical deadlines and deliverables until the work is successfully completed.

Success in this position also requires the ability to remain focused and adaptable when responding to urgent stakeholder requests and shifting priorities, while continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency. We're looking for a curious, growth-oriented team member who enjoys learning, tackling new challenges, and translating complex financial information into clear, executive-level insights. Above all, the successful candidate will bring a positive, collaborative approach and a strong commitment to supporting both their team and the broader business.

What your Day-to-Day will look like:

• Own annual three-year budget planning and monthly forecasting for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• Analyze project and business KPIs, including forecast versus actual variances, trend identification, root cause analysis, and performance reporting
• Prepare standard and ad hoc financial reports, executive commentary, and business performance presentations
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including KPI reporting and journal entries
• Collaborate closely with Commercial Project Managers, business leaders, and finance partners to support informed decision making
• Develop project Estimates at Completion (EACs) and provide financial guidance on business performance
• Support Finance & Performance Management initiatives at the Customer Service business unit level
• Respond to ad hoc requests and support executive stakeholders with time-sensitive financial packages and presentations
• Partner with headquarters teams to fulfill standard and ad hoc reporting requirements
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support the transition toward a more digital controlling environment
• Leverage automation, analytics, and digital tools to improve planning, reporting, and performance analysis

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Performance Controlling, Commercial Project Management, or a related function
• Strong knowledge of Financial Accounting principles and Business Finance
• Advanced Excel skills