Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Siemens AG; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Job summary

A leading global software company is seeking an experienced FP&A professional to lead financial activities and provide insights for strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of relevant experience, exceptional financial modeling skills, and the ability to present complex data clearly to senior leadership. This role offers flexibility between remote and on-site work, suited for a driven individual who is eager to contribute to a dynamic team. Join us in shaping the future of software at Siemens!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years in dynamic finance environments focused on FP&A.
• Expert-level financial modeling skills required.
• Strong presentation skills for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead key FP&A activities and ensure accuracy in forecasting.
• Translate complex data into actionable financial insights.
• Optimize FP&A processes and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial modeling and analysis with Excel

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Business analysis

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

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

Master’s degree or professional certifications (CFA, CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

KNIME

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Family: Software

Req ID: 489260

We are a leading global software company dedicated to the world of computer aided design, 3D modeling and simulation— helping innovative global manufacturers design better products, faster! With the resources of a large company, and the energy of a software start-up, we have fun together while creating a world class software portfolio. Our culture encourages creativity, welcomes fresh thinking, and focuses on growth, so our people, our business, and our customers can achieve their full potential.

Joining our dynamic FP&A team within one of the most exciting business units at Siemens offers a unique global platform for your personal and professional growth. You'll be an integral part of a data-driven, business-minded, and diverse team, driving crucial financial planning, accurate forecasting, and insightful financial performance analysis. Through your contributions, you will provide vital transparency on financial performance, enabling informed assessments and strategic decision-making for key stakeholders, including the CFO.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute key FP&A activities, including robust monthly forecasting, meticulous quarterly closing processes, and comprehensive annual budgeting, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment.

• Facilitate and lead insightful financial reviews with key stakeholders, translating complex data into clear, actionable transparency on financial performance for informed decision‑making.

• Cultivate and maintain strong collaborative relationships across various business segments and departments to gather critical financial insights, align on strategic objectives, and ensure comprehensive financial reporting and analysis across the organization.

• Leverage advanced analytical skills to extract, interpret, and synthesize data from diverse financial systems (e.g., SAP, ESPRIT, Hyperion), proactively identifying key trends and drivers to inform critical business strategies.

• Play a pivotal role in the financial integration of acquisitions, providing comprehensive FP&A support to ensure seamless financial alignment and reporting.

• Proactively identify and champion opportunities to design innovative new analyses and refine existing FP&A processes, driving continuous improvement in productivity, accuracy, and efficiency.

• Conduct complex ad hoc financial analyses to address urgent business needs.

• Actively contribute to optimization projects, leveraging digitalization and automation to enhance FP&A capabilities.

• Develop and prepare high‑impact presentations for Senior Finance Leadership, distilling complex financial information into clear, concise, and compelling narratives for strategic discussions.

Qualifications and experience

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or Economics is required. A Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a distinct advantage.

• Experience: A minimum of 7+ years of progressive and relevant experience within a dynamic finance environment, with a strong focus on FP&A or financial reporting.

• Domain Knowledge: Demonstrated profound financial acumen with a strong emphasis on business analysis and strategic financial insights.

• Technical Proficiency:

• Expert‑level proficiency in financial modeling and analysis using Microsoft Excel.

• Mastery in crafting compelling and clear presentations using PowerPoint for senior leadership.

• Ideally, hands‑on experience with advanced analytics and Business Intelligence (BI) tools such as KNIME, Power BI, or Tableau.

• Analytical Acuity: Exceptional attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy in all financial analyses and reporting.

• Communication: Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly, concisely, and persuasively to diverse audiences, including senior executives.

• Mindset: A proactive and continuous learning mindset, coupled with excellent analytical and decision‑making capabilities to tackle complex financial challenges.

• Ownership & Drive: A highly self‑motivated and results‑oriented individual, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership and accountability for deliverables.

• Adaptability: Agile and adaptable, thriving in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with competing deadlines and evolving priorities.

• Foster Team Development: Provide guidance and hands‑on coaching to junior analysts, ensuring consistent application of departmental standards and best practices.

• Industry Insight (Plus): A valuable understanding of software business characteristics and financial models is a significant plus.

• Siemens Advantage (Plus): Prior experience with Siemens or Siemens Digital Industries Software is considered a strong asset.

Why us?

Working at Siemens Software means flexibility – choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software.

A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

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Organization: Digital Industries

Job Type: Full‑time

Category: Finance