Business Segment Finance Head For Main Line - Rail Infrastructure Mobility India

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We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant team. Siemens Mobility is an independent run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services. In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for hard-working mobility solutions. We’re making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions!

We are looking for Business segment Finance Head for Main Line - Rail Infrastructure, Mobility, India

As the Finance Head for the Mainline segment, you will be a strategic partner to the business leadership, driving financial performance and supporting profitable growth. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and project controlling. This role demands strong leadership in managing working capital, developing financial resources, and supporting project execution, sales, and bid management along with ensuring compliance with internal controls, IFRS & IGAAP, transfer pricing and other tax laws.

You’ll make a difference by

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Lead the financial planning process including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term strategic plans.
• Partner with business leaders to drive profitability and growth initiatives.
• Project Controlling & Execution Support: Oversee financial aspects of project management including cost control, revenue recognition, and margin analysis.
• Ensure robust project controlling mechanisms are in place for execution and bid management.
• Working Capital Management: Optimize cash flow through effective management of receivables, payables, and inventory. Monitor and improve working capital KPIs across the segment.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to IFRS & IGAAP and internal controls. Drive timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with Sales, Bid Management, and Project Execution teams to evaluate financial viability and risk. Support commercial negotiations and contract reviews from a financial perspective.
• Resource Development & Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing finance team. Promote continuous learning and development in financial competencies.
• Effective Claim Management: Lead financial evaluation and resolution of claims related to projects and contracts. Collaborate with legal and technical teams to ensure timely and favorable claim outcomes.
• Stakeholder Management in Matrix Organization: Engage effectively with internal stakeholders across functions and geographies, including Sales, Operations, Legal, HR, and Corporate Finance.
• Manage external stakeholders such as auditors, consultants, customers, and suppliers to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Navigate complex reporting lines and influence decision-making in a matrix setup.
  
  

Desired Skills:

• CA / MBA Finance or equivalent qualification.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, preferably in project-based or industrial businesses.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, project controlling, and working capital dynamics.
• Experience in a growth-phase business environment is a plus.
• Key Competencies: strategic thinking and business acumen, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Leadership and team development, Effective communication and stakeholder management, High integrity and attention to detail
  
  

Join us and be yourself!

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.

This role is based in Kalwa, Mumbai. You might be required to visit other locations within India and outside. In return, youll get the chance to work with teams impacting - and the shape of things to come. Were Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. Were dedicated to equality, and we encourage 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.

Find out more about mobility at: https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/mobility.html and about Siemens careers at: www.siemens.com/careers

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