Head of Finance- Contract position

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH and Co KG
CA - Quebec - Quebec
December 24, 2024
Financial

The Head of Finance for Siemens Energy Transformers Canada Inc.
is responsible for the efficient and effective financial steering and control of all commercial activities in the factory located in Trois Rivieres, Quebec.
The Financial Head will lead the Business in a sustainable manner aligned with global objectives, maximizing performance, especially profitability.
This role will report directly to the Head of Finance, Distribution Transformers cluster, and will partner with the General Manager of the facility.

This is a contract position with a duration of 16 months.

How You'll Make an Impact

This key position provides transparent and complete performance controlling and oversees the commercial topics in the factory by identifying risks and opportunities and defining and implementing appropriate measures to optimize business results.
Prepare periodic gap/deviation analysis reports including interpretation, development, and controlling of corresponding corrective measures.
Responsible for business plan and yearly budget calculation, financial forecast, and reporting of business results.
Perform comparisons of Actual vs.
Plan and pursue effects of agreed measures.
May perform assessments of assets and liabilities and manage inventory measures on a regular basis.
Responsible for offer and bid calculations, ensuring commercial correctness, and supporting the process of project execution to the Marketing team.
Manage contract structuring for internal and external business (contract analysis, clarifications, deviations, tax analysis, risk evaluation, insurance concepts).
Derive and set target costing (cost breakdown, cost out initiatives, avoidance of overspending) to improve product competitiveness.
Knowledge in Treasury, Accounting, and Tax-related topics.
Hire, train, and retain skilled finance employees.

What You Bring

Bachelor's Degree preferably in Accounting (CPA preferred) and 8+ years' relevant experience in product/manufacturing or similar environment.
Experience in Transmission/Distribution Business or similar industries in the energy sector preferred, along with prior experience in strategic planning and success in a team environment.
Proven leadership/team management skills with the ability to optimize processes, finance performance, and product development.
Detail-oriented and willing to dig with your team to get the information required.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong presentation skills, and team-oriented.
Enthusiasm, assertiveness, and proactiveness are desirable.
A willingness and attitude to transfer knowledge is necessary.
Very good knowledge of French and English, both written and spoken.
Proficient in SAP and MS Office.

This position is in a French-speaking environment but requires fluency in English to comprehend documentation and technical terms from international sources and to communicate with customers, suppliers, or international colleagues.

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid.
The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition.
Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
Our Trois-Rivières plant manufactures distribution transformers for the North American electrical grid.
We are part of the Distribution Transformer Cluster, a group of 7 plants around the world, with which it is possible to exchange best practices and challenges to collaborate and help each other daily.
The finance team is composed of members bringing experience and a fresh perspective, facilitating the maximization and efficiency of activities.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company.
We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected.
With more than 94,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we're also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

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:
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Our Commitment to Diversity

Through diversity, we generate power.
We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities.
Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

Career growth and development opportunities.
Supportive work culture and a healthy work-life balance.
Flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting, and digital workspaces.
Flexible benefits and savings programs.
Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell vacation.
Parental leave.
Profit sharing.
Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives.

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