Finance Project Manager (M/F/D)

Siemens; Viseu; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid model

Flexible hours

Home office budget

Health insurance

Mental health support

Sports communities

Learning platforms

Mentoring

Volunteer initiatives

Partner discounts

Shuttle service

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a finance/ERP specialist to support the Sherpa X transition across WEA. You will analyze IT and accounting processes, define KM framework, and ensure seamless migration of financial data and controls.

You will collaborate with Sherpa X core teams, WEA accounting experts, and IT to optimize financial processes, dashboards, and reporting using SAP ECC/S4 and BI tools. Fluency in English is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in accounting- and audit-related processes.
• Extended accounting expertise (project related).
• Fluent English is required; additional languages (German) are a plus.
• Experience with ERP migrations/implementations (SAP).
• Ability to analyze new technologies and translate to financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of IT technologies and solutions for automation and digitalization.
• Define Knowledge Management framework for WEA transitioning to Sherpa X.
• Ensure processes are documented, updated and monitored for optimization.
• Develop finance-related solutions within ERP systems (SAP) and related tools.
• Lead train-the-trainer initiatives for finance processes and collaborate with Sherpa X teams.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

English fluency

German language

Tools

SAP ECC 6.0

SAP S/4HANA

PowerBI

KNIME

Alteryx

Job description

At Siemens, we build technology solutions to shape the world we live in. We transform industries and societies by combining the real and digital worlds. With over 300.000 of the world's most forward-thinking minds and the power of a presence in more than 190 countries, we make a truly global impact.

Are you ready to be part of the change? Come join us! Your mission will be...

Support analysis of internal or external IT technologies and functional solutions to support and develop further automation and digitalization.

Define framework and ensure Knowledge Management related to WEA transitioning to Sherpa X:

Knowledge sharing

Training

Make sure that financial and accounting processes are defined, designed and put in place in line with the Siemens Global Activity Split, and in line with Sherpa X to-be processes.

Ensure processes are maintained / documented and updated / monitored and optimized continuously.

developments of new solutions to be implemented worldwide, e.G. with focus on accounting aspects.

Make sure that tools and projects get implemented within the WEA companies considering the impact (economical and functional) and the related change management towards the different stakeholders.

Implement and execute in WEA a train-the-trainer concept for finance-related processes.

Sherpa X relationship

Closely collaborate with colleagues across Sherpa X program about project's financial data.

Including all Business Types (BTs) with regards to the integration from logistics to accounting and related testing, training and coordination to make sure that WEA company processes are being. correctly and fully transitioned to the new environment; taking into account aspects applicable for a successful migration concept and its timely clean-up and preparation activities.

Collaborate closely and connect within FIN WEA, with WEA Sherpa X Core Team including Sherpa X Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

Foster strong exchange with regional and local WEA accounting experts to ensure consideration of all relevant aspects for WEA transition to Sherpa X.

Contribute to an accurate project planning and set up across Sherpa X, advising on complex business models and IFRS transactions.

strong focus on the development of New Orders, Revenue and Profit across multiple business segments, and the risks resulting for the Books & Records.

ERP systems SAP/Non SAP related

Contribute to the development and implementation of finance-related solutions inside, outside or connected to the ERP systems and optimize financial processes within the area of responsibility.

IT relationship

Collaborate closely with IT Organizations to ensure correct prioritization and handling of accounting topics.

We are looking for someone with...

Excellent communication, coordination, monitoring and negotiation skills, as part of project management, to perform this job. Working together with different stakeholders in different areas and different levels of the organization requires strong collaboration skills to work closely and target oriented.

Creativeness, social relationship (network) and professional recognition are necessary to develop the job and to deal with all the possible stakeholders (internal regional/local or external) in a correct and an efficient manner.

Working in an international environment, language skill is a must: Fluent English is the standard language to communicate, written and verbally.

Additional languages used in WEA countries as well as German are a plus.

The role also requires flexibility (time, mindset) and awareness about potential unconscious biases like cultures and diversities.

Strong knowledge in accounting- and audit-related processes is required. Knowledge on WEA-specifics accounting processes is a plus.

An extended accounting expertise (project related) is also required to understand the different business areas and needs, to define the best way to facilitate the process transition to Sherpa X for all the WEA companies.

Deep understanding of the SAP-enabled business processes. Focus lays within the different Financial and Controlling modules in SAP ECC 6.0 and S4 with additional knowledge and integration with other modules, like Projects.

Capacity and open interest to understand to analyze new technologies and instruments is required next to the traditional enhanced IT skills and tools (windows, apps, KNIME/Alteryx, PowerBI, ML/AI functionality ...).

For this job it is a value add to have experience and knowledge on:

Process transition

Project management

ERP implementation/migration projects

What We Offer

Belong & Innovate: Work in diverse teams where every idea matters and innovation grows through collaboration and trust.

Flexibility that Works: Hybrid model, flexible hours, and a home office budget — because balance fuels performance.

Health & Well-being: Comprehensive health insurance, mental health support, and active sports communities to keep you feeling your best.

Grow Without Limits: Access world-class learning platforms, mentoring, and continuous development opportunities.

Purpose & Perks: Contribute to sustainability and volunteer initiatives, enjoy partner discounts, and take advantage of our convenient shuttle service.

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