Operational Controller - Gt Sales Region Europe

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Viseu; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Supportive work culture

International environment

Flexible working times

Home office opportunity

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. is seeking an Operational Controller to lead end-to-end financial ownership of Execution Units within the Grid Technologies Finance team.

You will partner with regional stakeholders to drive forecasting, reporting, and performance insights, enabling effective control and business support across Europe. The role emphasizes operational excellence, analytical depth, and growing management exposure, with hands-on use of Alteryx, Power BI, and Excel in a dynamic, international

Qualifications

• BA/BS/Master's in Business, Accounting, or Finance with IFRS knowledge.
• 5+ years in Finance, Controlling, Accounting or Audit with ability to manage multiple priorities and reporting requirements.
• Hands-on with Alteryx, Power BI, and Excel, backed by a strong digital mindset.
• ERP/finance systems knowledge, ideally SAP/Spiridon.
• Fluent English; German proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end ownership of EXUs' financials at EU level and act as trusted finance partner for regional stakeholders.
• Drive KPI transparency, forecasting accuracy, and insightful analysis for Sales, including Order Intake and Sales Margin.
• Support standardization, digitalization, and automation of reporting processes using tools like Alteryx.
• Monitor performance via variance analysis and trend tracking; explain key deviations.
• Support headcount and SG&A planning for GT Sales Europe; prepare monthly, quarterly, and cycle-based reporting.

Skills

Financial Controlling

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

German proficiency

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Excel

SAP/Spiridon

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated Operational Controller to join the Grid Technologies Finance team. In this role, you will take end‑to‑end ownership of selected Execution Units (EXUs) at EU level and act as a trusted finance partner for regional stakeholders. The position is designed to combine operational excellence, analytical depth, and growing management exposure, while enabling effective backup within the regional controlling setup.

How You'll Make An Impact

Transparency and analysis across all regional financial KPIs. Drive financial transparency, forecasting accuracy, and insightful analysis for Sales, with end‑to‑end ownership of sales‑driven KPIs such as Order Intake and Sales Margin. Contribute to the standardization, digitalization, and automation of reporting processes using tools like Alteryx to improve efficiency, transparency, and data quality. Monitor performance through variance analysis, trend tracking, and clear explanation of key deviations. Collaborate closely with EXU stakeholders and the regional controlling lead while supporting headcount and SG&A planning for GT Sales Europe. Support monthly, quarterly, and cycle‑based reporting activities, including preparation of key messages and management explanations.

What You Bring

BA/BS/Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, with strong knowledge of financial controlling and IFRS. Have 5+ years of experience in Finance, Controlling, Accounting, or Audit, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and reporting requirements. Hands‑on experience with digitalization tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, and Excel, supported by a strong digital mindset. Knowledge of ERP and finance systems knowledge, ideally SAP/Spiridon, and demonstrate the ability to think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and drive change. Show a proactive, dynamic, results‑oriented, and hands‑on attitude, combined with strong collaboration skills and a team‑player mindset. Speak English fluently, preferably with additional German proficiency.

About The Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology. Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are 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 99,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we're also using our technology to help protect people and the environment. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.Siemens-energy.Com/employeevideo

Our Office

Siemens Energy's location in One Cotroceni Park is more than just an office space - it's a hub for a vibrant and thriving community. Nestled in the heart of Bucharest, this urban development is the perfect place to work, surrounded by green spaces, shopping destinations, and everything the city center has to offer. And with the Academia Militara subway station just a 3-minute walk away, getting around the city has never been easier.

Our Commitment to Diversity

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 over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates 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

The opportunity to engage in an exciting environment on meaningful projects Career development opportunities Supportive work culture International Environment Flexible working times Home office opportunity

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