Operational Improvement Business Analyst

Siemens Energy

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Company health and wellness benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401K with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. is seeking an Operational Improvement Business Analyst to support Project and Service Operations with cost analysis, financial transparency, and early risk identification across outage execution.

You will deliver variance insights and performance reporting to improve cost predictability and execution discipline. The role collaborates with Field Operations, Project Management, DSMs, BOAs, and Operational Improvement colleagues to maintain consistent cost practices and timely,

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in business analysis, cost controls, or financial operations in project-based or field service environments.
Strong knowledge of cost tracking, variance analysis, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

Perform continuous cost monitoring and variance analysis for Service Operations projects, including labor, materials, travel, and subcontractors.
Support project cost governance by identifying recurring cost drivers, risks, and process gaps.
Ensure integrity, consistency, and usability of financial and operational data across SAP, Project Module, and reporting tools.
Prepare analytical inputs, trends, and explanations to support project reviews and leadership reporting.
Contribute to standardization, cost-out, and continuous improvement initiatives by translating data into repeatable recommendations.

Skills

Cost controls

Variance analysis

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data visualization tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or business administration

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

The Operational Improvement Business Analyst supports Project and Service Operations performance by providing structured cost analysis, financial transparency, and early risk identification across outage execution. This role contributes analytical expertise, variance analysis, and performance insight to improve cost predictability and execution discipline.

A Snapshot of Your Day

The role partners with Field Operations, Project Management, District Service Managers (DSMs), Business Operations Analysts (BOAs), and Operational Improvement colleagues to reinforce consistent cost practices, ensure cost data is accurate, timely, and actionable throughout the project lifecycle.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Perform continuous cost monitoring and variance analysis for Service Operations projects, including labor, materials, travel, and subcontractors, including providing structured insights and early warnings to project and operations stakeholders.
Support project cost governance by identifying recurring cost drivers, risks, and process gaps.
Ensure integrity, consistency, and usability of financial and operational data across SAP, Project Module, and reporting tools.
Prepare analytical inputs, trends, and explanations to support project reviews, governance forums, and leadership reporting.
Contribute to standardization, cost‑out, and continuous improvement initiatives by translating data into repeatable recommendations.

What You Bring

8+ years’ experience in business analysis, cost controls, or financial operations in a project-based or field service environment. Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience will be considered. Those with more experience may be considered for a higher level.
Working knowledge of cost tracking, variance analysis, and cost controls within a project-based or service environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred experience in operational improvement, continuous improvement, or project controls; proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization tools; and Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable improvement training.
Willing to travel 25% domestically and internationally.

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.

About The Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

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

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