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HEAD OF FINANCE ANZ - FINANCE SENIOR BUSINESS PARTNER - 510202
Bayswater, AustraliaSiemens 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.
As part of Siemens Digital Industries, we are a dynamic and growing organization, driven by innovation, strategic acquisitions, and strong commercial performance.
About the Role
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering & Commercial Support
- Partner closely with ANZ Sales leadership to drive revenue growth and profitability
- Advise on deal structuring, pricing, and contract terms to optimize outcomes while ensuring compliance
- Support new business, renewals, and expansion (LAER) motions
- Participate in deal reviews and approval processes, ensuring alignment with policies and financial objectives
Forecasting, Planning & Reporting
- Own and manage the monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for ANZ revenue (SaaS, Subscription, Maintenance & Renewals) and costs
- Deliver accurate reporting and actionable insights to support decision-making
- Provide variance analysis, KPIs, and performance metrics
- Partner with zone and global finance teams to ensure alignment and consistency
Deal Execution & Governance
- Support the end-to-end Quote-to-Cash process, including approvals, revenue validation, and documentation
- Ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards (IFRS15 / ASC606) and internal policies
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Operations, Legal, Revenue Accounting, and Order Management
- Manage order approvals, revenue adjustments, and alignment journals
Month-End Close & Financial Controls
- Lead or support month-end close activities
- Provide financial commentary and insights to finance leadership
- Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data and reporting
- Manage legal entity financial governance topics
Process Improvement & Enablement
- Identify and implement process improvements to optimize deal flow and reporting efficiency
- Support adoption of tools and systems (e.g., SAP, CRM, CPQ) for data-driven decision-making
- Contribute to sales enablement initiatives, including best practices and standard methodologies
What We're Looking For
Experience & Skills
- Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner supporting sales organizations, ideally in the Software/ Technology industry
- Strong understanding of revenue recognition (IFRS15 / ASC606) and software business models
- Experience in Quote-to-Cash processes, deal support, and sales finance operations
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights and recommendations
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP, Salesforce, or Business Objects is a plus
- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
Stakeholder Management
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence sales leaders and senior stakeholders
- Strong collaboration skills across finance, legal, operations, and commercial teams
- Ability to explain complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner
Mindset & Behaviors
- Commercially minded with a proactive, problem-solving approach
- Detail-oriented with high levels of ownership and accountability
- Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in optimizing processes and tools
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA) preferred
- Experience supporting regional (ANZ or APAC) and Software/Technology Industries
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Siemens hybrid working environment with mix of normal office environment and working from home
- Minimal travel possible.
Why Join Siemens DISW?
- Be part of a market-leading, innovative technology company
- Work in a collaborative and international environment
- Gain exposure to complex commercial deals and strategic sales processes
- Competitive compensation, flexible working, and strong development opportunities
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