Commercial Project Manager / Project Controller (Finance & Real Estate)

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Parental leave

Family building benefits

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Orlando seeks a Project Controller / Commercial Project Manager for Real Estate Finance to serve as a finance partner to the project management team, owning budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for a portfolio of large-scale construction projects.

You will collaborate across Finance, Accounting, Operations, Procurement, and Legal to ensure projects align with approved business cases and strategic goals. Strong IFRS/GAAP, SAP, and English skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting is required; a Master’s degree or CPA is preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on professional experience in Finance, Controlling, Project Finance, or related financial roles.
• Strong experience with Financial Planning & Analysis and business case modeling, including investment approvals and profitability analysis.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Local GAAP, PP&E and CAPEX accounting; IFRS 16 lease accounting preferred.
• Mandatory experience with SAP financial/project modules; advanced English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial execution and controlling of a portfolio of Real Estate construction projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cost recognition, and reporting.
• Partner with Real Estate Project Directors to prepare investment approvals and business cases with profitability analyses.
• Establish and maintain SAP project structures (WBS) and ensure timely month-end closings.
• Ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance and strong internal controls; identify risks and opportunities for forecast improvement.
• Prepare clear project financial status reports, forecasts, variances, and management updates for senior leadership.
• Serve as a trusted finance partner across Real Estate, collaborating with Accounting, Operations, Procurement, and Legal to resolve financial issues.

Skills

Finance & Controlling

Project Finance

English Communication

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting

Master’s degree or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP Financial/Project Modules

Job description

"We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

About the Role

Job ID

302881

Location

United States of America

Florida

Orlando

Company

Organization

SE CFO

Business Unit

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day As a Project Controller / Commercial Project Manager within Siemens Energy’s Real Estate Finance organization, you will serve as a trusted finance business partner to the Real Estate project management organization, taking ownership of the financial execution and controlling of a dedicated portfolio of large-scale construction projects. You will work closely with Project Directors and cross-functional partners across Finance, Accounting, Operations, Procurement, and Legal to ensure projects are financially planned, accurately reported, and executed in line with approved business cases and strategic objectives. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis, SAP project setup, cost recognition, month-end closing, and financial performance reporting. In this fast-paced environment, your ability to identify cost deviations, challenge assumptions, and translate complex financial information into clear recommendations will be critical to project success.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead the financial execution and controlling of a dedicated portfolio of Real Estate construction projects, including annual budgeting, monthly and quarterly forecasting, cost recognition, actual reporting, CAPEX tracking, free cash flow, gross costs, depreciation, and overall financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner closely with Real Estate Project Directors and project management teams to prepare and evaluate investment approvals and business cases, including profitability analysis, proof of profitability, discounted cash flow calculations, scenario analysis, and financial recommendations to support strategic investment decisions.
• Establish and maintain accurate financial project structures in SAP, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), aligned with approved project budgets, schedules, and financial plans; develop project financial performance plans and ensure timely and accurate month-end project closing activities.
• Ensure the integrity and compliance of project books and records with IFRS, Local GAAP, and internal financial reporting guidelines, while maintaining strong internal controls and proactively identifying financial risks, cost deviations, and opportunities to improve forecast accuracy.
• Prepare and present clear, comprehensive project financial status reports, forecasts, variance analyses, and management updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders, translating complex financial data into actionable insights and recommendations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as a trusted finance business partner across the Real Estate organization, collaborating with Accounting, Operations, Procurement, Legal, and other Finance functions to resolve financial issues, improve processes, strengthen cost transparency, and drive continuous improvement across project controlling activities.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree or CPA is preferred.
• 5+ years of hands‑on professional experience in Finance, Controlling, Project Finance, or a related financial role, preferably supporting large‑scale construction, real estate, infrastructure, manufacturing, or other project‑based environments.
• Strong experience with Financial Planning & Analysis and business case modeling, including preparation of investment approvals, profitability analysis, discounted cash flow calculations, annual budgets, monthly and quarterly forecasts, and actual reporting for dedicated project portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Local GAAP, with demonstrated experience in Property, Plant & Equipment (PP&E) and CAPEX accounting; familiarity with IFRS 16 lease accounting is preferred.
• Mandatory experience with SAP financial/project modules, with strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills; advanced English communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, challenge assumptions, and take a hands‑on approach to complex financial issues while providing structure, accountability, and leadership in a dynamic environment.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

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

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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