Finance Head (f/m/d) - Discrete Projects Industrial Logistics
Pubblicato il 12-09-2026 - Siemens in Milano
We're seeking a Finance Head (f/m/d) for Industrial Logistics within Digital Industries Automation Discrete Projects (DI AUT DP). In this role, you'll lead global financial management for our Industrial Logistics (IL) project business across Europe and Americas – as part of the global Finance function under our new ONE Tech Company structure.
This is your chance to shape financial operations throughout the complete project lifecycle – from bid calculations to project closure – while ensuring IFRS 15 compliance, financial performance analysis, and effective risk management. You’ll drive profitable growth, sustainable margin improvement, stable cash generation, and financial resilience through disciplined risk control across multiple countries. You'll work in a transformation environment with a clear focus on business growth, where your financial expertise directly contributes to our goals of speed, scale, and efficiency.
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You’ll make an impact by
- Financial Leadership & Strategy: You lead global financial management and controlling for the Industrial Logistics project business, reporting to the Head of Finance of DI AUT DP. You drive growth and productivity initiatives to strengthen its competitive position. You govern the adoption of finance and controlling policies and guidelines based on the overall FIN strategy while ensuring compliance with all relevant financial regulations (external and internal).
- Budget Planning, Forecasting & Financial Reporting: You coordinate budget planning and forecasting for the entire IL project business, ensuring IFRS-compliant accounting and timely preparation of financial closings as well as accurate books and records (monthly, quarterly, annual).
- Performance Monitoring: You monitor and comment on financial performance (current development and outlook) incl. KPI analyses and performance reporting. You analyze, approve, review and forecast project revenues and costs, and ensure accurate profitability throughout the project lifecycle, as well as initiate early warnings to stakeholders when needed.
- Project Finance & Risk Management:
You identify and manage financial risks associated with the execution of projects, including currency, credit, and operational risks, ensuring proper risk assessment and provisioning in calculations and financial statements.
- Operational Improvement & Innovation: You identify operational improvement potentials in controlling and financial processes, propose solutions and remedial measures, and drive productivity improvements through automation and innovation initiatives.
- Collaboration & Transformation: You work with IL management, operational leadership, and central finance functions while supporting organizational transformation by challenging the current processes and collaborating across all stakeholder groups (e.g., FIN, P&O;, EHS, GBS, SCM).
- Team Leadership & Development: Finally, you manage and develop Finance and Controlling teams supporting the global IL project business. Traveling to its locations and project sites is necessary.
Your success is grounded in
- Education: University degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
- Experience and Skills:
- Minimum 8-10 years in Finance, Controlling, and FP&A;, preferably in international project business
- Minimum 5 years leadership experience leading finance teams across multiple locations and building collaborative relationships
- Proven expertise in IFRS 15 revenue recognition for long-term project contracts and commercial contract negotiations with OEM procurement organizations. Familiarity with project business models in automotive or comparable industrial environments is a strong differentiator.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in commercial contract negotiations with OEM procurement organizations, covering pricing structures, risk allocation, liability caps, and penalty/malus clauses. Ability to engage with customer purchasing teams and to represent Finance as a value-creating business partner in complex commercial discussions.
- Strong knowledge of financial planning,
budgeting, and controlling
- Deep understanding of risk management, internal controls, compliance and audit requirements
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced MS Office skills
- Experience with organizational transformation and implementation of new business operations is beneficial
- Ways of Working:
- Strategic vision meets financial excellence – combining big-picture thinking with process optimization and attention to detail
- Collaborative influencer who builds trust across cultures and translates complex financial insights into clear, actionable messages
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in evolving business environments
- High integrity with commitment to Siemens Business Conduct Guidelines and compliance requirements
- Languages: Business proficiency in English; German language skills are a plus. Additional languages are highly welcome and beneficial for international collaboration.
You are much more than your qualifications, and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you!
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