Commercial Business Partner

Siemens PLC; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy technology company in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Commercial Business Partner to drive financial transparency and improve workflows. Ideal candidates have a degree in Finance and experience in Commercial Finance, along with skills in SAP and Power BI. This role offers flexibility and various local benefits, alongside a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Employer-funded pension

Attractive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in Controlling or Commercial Finance, ideally in an international environment.
• Structured and analytical mindset with the ability to clarify complex processes.
• Fluent in English; German or Danish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial transparency by preparing, analyzing, and explaining budgets.
• Act as a trusted partner to management for financial insights.
• Develop and implement process improvements within workflows.

Skills

Financial analysis

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Education

University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Accounting

Tools

Alteryx

Power Query

Job description

As our new Commercial Business Partner (f/m/d) in Cost Center Controlling, you will combine strong financial understanding with a digital mindset and a passion for structure. You will ensure transparency across budgets, forecasts, and reports, while continuously improving how we work with data and processes. You will be a key enabler in turning complex, unstructured information into clear insights and structured workflows that drive better decisions across the organization. You will collaborate closely with management and colleagues across global functions, acting as both a reliable finance partner and a catalyst for digital transformation within Offshore Service.

• Drive financial transparency by preparing, analyzing, and explaining budgets, forecasts, and actuals for Offshore Service functions.
• Act as a trusted partner to management, supporting decisions with clear financial insights and structured reporting.
• Develop and implement process improvements to bring structure and clarity into existing workflows.
• Support and advance digitalization initiatives using tools such as Power BI, Power Query, and Alteryx to automate and enhance reporting.
• Maintain and improve SAP-based controlling processes, ensuring alignment with Siemens Energy standards.
• Strengthen Master Data Governance (e.g., Cost Centers, WBS, Orders, GL Accounts) and enable consistent, data-driven forecasting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to harmonize processes and ensure best-practice standards within Cost Center Controlling.
• A university degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Accounting (or comparable field).
• Several years of experience in Controlling or Commercial Finance, ideally in an international environment.
• A structured, analytical mindset with the ability to bring order and clarity into complex or evolving processes.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP (essential) and strong Excel skills.
• Affinity for digitalization and data visualization; experience with Power BI, Power Query, or Alteryx is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a solution-oriented and proactive attitude.
• Fluent English (spoken and written); German or Danish is an advantage.

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by multiple nationalities. We celebrate character—no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• 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
• Flexible working hours as well as home-office
• Employer‑funded pension
• Attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable)
• Local benefits such as subsided lunch and public transport tickets, employee discounts and much more