22 Sep
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Digital Industries
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Victoria
22 Sep
Digital Industries
Victoria
Job Description
Finance Senior Business Partner for Sales (Head of Finance) - ANZ
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Siemens Digital Industry Software is the market leader in Industrial Software for the digital enterprise with presence in 35+ countries and ~20,000 employees worldwide in a fast-growing environment.
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As part of Siemens Digital Industries, we are a dynamic and growing organization, driven by innovation, strategic acquisitions, and strong commercial performance.
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About the Role
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We are seeking a Sales Finance Senior Business Partner to support our Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) Sales organization. This role operates at a Senior Individual Contributor level, reporting to the Region CFO and plays a critical role in partnering with sales leadership to drive revenue performance, deal execution, and financial governance across SaaS, and Subscription, software business.
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You will act as a trusted advisor to the Sales team, providing financial insights, supporting deal structuring, and ensuring compliance across the Quote-to-Cash lifecycle, while collaborating with regional and global stakeholders.
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Key Responsibilities
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Business Partnering & Commercial Support
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- Partner closely with ANZ Sales leadership to drive revenue growth and profitability
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- Advise on deal structuring, pricing, and contract terms to optimize outcomes while ensuring compliance
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- Support new business, renewals, and expansion (LAER) motions
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- Participate in deal reviews and approval processes, ensuring alignment with policies and financial objectives
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Forecasting, Planning & Reporting
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- Own and manage the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for ANZ revenue (SaaS, Subscription, Maintenance & Renewals) and costs
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- Deliver accurate reporting and actionable insights to support decision-making
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- Provide variance analysis, KPIs,
and performance metrics
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- Partner with zone and global finance teams to ensure alignment and consistency
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Deal Execution & Governance
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- Support the end-to-end Quote-to-Cash process, including approvals, revenue validation, and documentation
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- Ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards (IFRS15 / ASC606) and internal policies
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- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Operations, Legal, Revenue Accounting, and Order Management
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- Manage order approvals, revenue adjustments, and alignment journals
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Month-End Close & Financial Controls
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- Lead or support month-end close activities
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- Provide financial commentary and insights to finance leadership
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- Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data and reporting
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- Manage legal entity financial governance topics
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Process Improvement & Enablement
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- Identify and implement process improvements to optimize deal flow and reporting efficiency
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- Support adoption of tools and systems (e.g., SAP, CRM, CPQ) for data-driven decision-making
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- Contribute to sales enablement initiatives, including best practices and standard methodologies
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What We're Looking For
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Experience & Skills
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- Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner supporting sales organizations, ideally in the Software/ Technology industry
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- Strong understanding of revenue recognition (IFRS15 / ASC606) and software business models
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- Experience in Quote-to-Cash processes,
deal support, and sales finance operations
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- Robust analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights and recommendations
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- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP, Salesforce, or Business Objects is a plus
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- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
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Stakeholder Management
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- Confident communicator with the ability to influence sales leaders and senior stakeholders
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- Strong collaboration skills across finance, legal, operations, and commercial teams
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- Ability to explain complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner
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Mindset & Behaviors
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- Commercially minded with a proactive, problem-solving approach
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- Detail-oriented with high levels of ownership and accountability
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- Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in optimizing processes and tools
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- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
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- Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA) preferred
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- Experience supporting regional (ANZ or APAC) and Software/Technology Industries
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Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
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- Siemens hybrid working environment with mix of normal office environment and working from home
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- Minimal travel possible.
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Why Join Siemens DISW?
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- Be part of a market-leading, innovative technology company
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- Work in a collaborative and international environment
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- Gain exposure to complex commercial deals and strategic sales processes
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- Competitive compensation, flexible working, and strong development opportunities
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📌 Finance Senior Business Partner for Sales (Head of Finance) - ANZ (Victoria)
🏢 Digital Industries
📍 Victoria