GridSoftware Software Finance Segment head for Americas
Head of Finance, Grid Software Americas
Transform the everyday with us! At Siemens Grid Software, we accelerate and secure a successful energy transition. We are looking for a Head of Finance, Grid Software Americas to support our fast-growing Grid Software business.
About the role
This role will serve as a key finance leader for the Americas region, partnering closely with the Software Segment Head and cross-functional business leaders to drive profitability, business planning, forecasting, pricing strategy, commercial governance, and long-term financial performance.
Responsibilities
Leading the Grid Software Segment controlling function for the Americas and ensuring alignment with Grid Software strategy across budgeting, forecasting, quoting, order acquisition, and commercial performance.
Driving profitability across Americas countries, including resource planning, market support, financial target achievement, and performance improvement in partnership with technical and business counterparts.
Overseeing financial performance for the Software Meter Data Management product house, including worldwide profitability, forecast accuracy, budget performance, and key financial goals.
Preparing annual business plans, financial forecasts, key performance indicators, and clear action plans to support long-term, mid-term, and operational business goals.
Pricing strategy, contract negotiations, cost controlling, productivity achievement, and additional project pipeline development.
Partnering with Sales, Consulting, technical leaders, and global business heads on pricing strategy, contract negotiations, cost controlling, productivity achievement, and additional project pipeline development.
Commercial and financial governance for bids and proposals, including approval processes, pricing strategy, long-term project reviews, risk and opportunity assessments, profit and loss responsibility, balance sheet oversight, and free cash flow forecasting.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
10+ years of experience in finance, accounting, controlling, or a similar commercial finance leadership role
Experience supporting or leading finance activities within a software business
Experience with project management, commercial project management, revenue recognition, forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning
Solid accounting knowledge with the ability to understand and interpret key financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow performance
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint, with working knowledge of SAP
Demonstrated ability to influence business decisions through financial analysis, business insight, and strong partnership with operational and technical leaders
Ability to travel up to 25%, including potential international travel
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience leading finance for a software, SaaS, digital grid, energy, utility, or technology business
Experience supporting license revenue, SaaS revenue, multiyear contract revenue, and long-term project pricing
Experience with contract negotiations, commercial governance, bid approvals, risk and opportunity assessments, and pricing strategy
People management experience with demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, lead, and develop direct reports
Strong communication, ownership, collaboration, time management, and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, matrixed, and international environment
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and innovation.
Pay
$145,156 - $248,839
Schedule
20%