Head of Procurement Controlling and Reporting (f/m/x)

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Siemens Gamesa has a vision for renewable energy: we believe in the power of nature and technology. Help us to be ready to face the energy challenges of tomorrow and make a green footprint – join the team in creating a better future for us on our planet.

We focus on hiring the best people, wherever they may be in the world. We pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer to our employees and are committed to building a workforce that can grow with the company. Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

In our culture of trust, we focus on empowerment, diversity and continuous learning. Valuing our people is what makes us one global team, with our colleagues’ safety at the heart of our organization.

We are looking for a highly qualified Head of Controlling and Reporting for our global Procurement department. You will be working in a true matrix organization, being part of the CFO organization reporting to the Financial Head of the COO organization and be the Finance and Controlling business partner for our Head of Procurement. In that capacity you will be part of the Procurement Leadership Team.

How to contribute to our vision

What are my responsibilities?

• You will lead a team of controllers to achieve best practice through leadership, personal development and joint target setting
• You will be responsible for the optimization of controlling processes and tools, and continuous improvement of digitalization initiatives as well as continuously identify, with internal stakeholders, opportunities to increase procurement contribution to the Business Units and Corporate functions
• Ensuring close alignment with financial and technical cross-functions in the Business Units and Corporate functions
• You will drive budget and forecast activities in cooperation with Strategic and Tactical procurement, Cost Value Engineering and relevant cross functional Finance and Controlling departments.
• You will ensure governance activities such as monthly reporting, quarterly commodity KPI reviews, platform reviews, enterprise risk management and audit activities
• You will ensure deployment of reporting methodology, tools and systems into the line organization and cross functions, bridging the Procurement productivity view to Business unit profit, balance sheet and cash flow
• Ensure a uniform and aligned view on reporting guidelines, financial calendar and governance activities through proactive communication and lead of / participation in workshops.

What you need to make a difference

Passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change. We are also looking for…

• A degree within Finance, Business Administration or similar
• Significant experience within Controlling and reporting function in a global environment
• Proven track record of implementing Controlling and reporting standards and improvements
• Preferably with experience in procurement controlling or other procurement roles
• Excellent abilities in establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, across a global organization
• A manager who drives projects successfully in a cross-functional and complex environment
• An empowering leader who thrives in an international environment and can manage intercultural teams
• A role model in collaboration and influencing who knows how to use our diversity to achieve outstanding results

In return of your commitment we offer you…

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come
• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy
• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality
• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization
• Flexible working hours as well as home-office
• Attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable)
• Local benefits such as subsided lunch and public transport tickets, employee discounts and much more

Empowering our people

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Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions – the greatest challenge we face.

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We are driven by people - from more than 100 different countries, they build the company we are every day. Our diverse and inclusive culture encourages us to think outside the box, speak without fear, and be bold. We value the flexibility that our smart-working arrangements, our digital disconnection framework and our family-friendly practices bring to the new way of working.