Business Unit Performance Controller - Saudi Arabia/Riyadh

Business Unit Performance Controller – Saudi Arabia/Riyadh

At Siemens, we are committed to shaping the future through innovative solutions that drive sustainable progress. As part of our Smart Infrastructure Buildings division, we are pioneering the convergence of digital power distribution and building infrastructure technologies. Our mission is to empower customers with intelligent, energy-efficient, and secure environments that enhance comfort, safety, and operational efficiency. By fostering an ecosystem that adapts to the evolving needs of people and industries, we are dedicated to creating smarter, more resilient communities and supporting global sustainability goals.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Business Unit Performance Controller to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this pivotal role, you will play a critical part in steering the financial performance of Siemens Smart Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and strategic alignment with our global objectives. This is an opportunity to drive impactful change, leverage cutting-edge analytics, and lead digital transformation initiatives that redefine financial excellence in a rapidly evolving market.

Your Impact and Responsibilities

As the Business Unit Performance Controller, your responsibilities will be both strategic and operational, ensuring that financial decisions are data-driven, innovative, and aligned with business growth objectives. Key areas of focus include:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Lead the performance controlling function for Siemens Smart Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, delivering high-quality financial reporting, forecasting, and business steering to support informed decision-making. Your role will involve in-depth financial analysis, performance forecasting, and management reporting to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
• Collaborative Business Steering: Work closely with internal departments, regional management teams, and business leadership to identify growth opportunities, optimize productivity, and enhance profitability. Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex financial insights into actionable strategies that align with business goals.
• Budgeting and Strategic Planning: Own the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes for the Saudi Arabia business unit, ensuring alignment with regional and global targets. Your leadership will be instrumental in setting and achieving ambitious yet realistic financial objectives, fostering a culture of accountability and ownership.
• Risk and Opportunity Management: Proactively identify, evaluate, and escalate business risks and opportunities. Collaborate with management teams to develop mitigation strategies and improvement actions that enhance resilience and long-term success.
• Digital Transformation and Automation: Champion the digital transformation of the controlling function by implementing advanced analytics, AI-enabled solutions, and self-service reporting tools. Drive initiatives to harmonize processes, improve data governance, and enhance decision-making quality through scalable and efficient systems.
• Operational Excellence: Lead special projects and business transformation initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency, organizational effectiveness, and financial performance. Focus on continuous improvement, leveraging automation to reduce manual effort and elevate service delivery standards.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure strict adherence to Siemens Financial Reporting Guidelines, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), and governance requirements. Maintain robust risk management processes to safeguard financial integrity and operational stability.

In this multifaceted role, you will serve as the primary finance counterpart to Country Management, Regional Management, and Business Leadership Teams, owning the end-to-end responsibility for forecasting, planning, reporting, and productivity initiatives. Your expertise will span performance controlling, finance business partnering, and finance transformation, ensuring that the Saudi Arabia business unit not only meets but exceeds its financial and operational targets.

Why Join Us?

At Siemens, we empower our employees to make a meaningful difference in the world. By joining our team in Riyadh, you will:

• Contribute to groundbreaking projects that redefine smart infrastructure and sustainable development.
• Work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment with global opportunities for professional growth.
• Leverage advanced technologies and data-driven methodologies to transform financial processes and drive business success.
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values excellence, integrity, and continuous learning.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of smart buildings and energy-efficient solutions in Saudi Arabia and beyond.

This is more than a job—it is an opportunity to lead with vision, drive impactful change, and be at the forefront of Siemens’ mission to create a smarter, more sustainable world.

Qualifications and Skills

To excel in this role, you will bring a robust blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities:

• Proven Experience: A minimum of 8+ years of experience in Performance Controlling, Execution/Operations, Finance Business Partnering, FP&A, or Business Controlling roles, with a strong track record of delivering financial excellence in a complex, international environment.
• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning processes. Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to drive business performance.
• Strategic Leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior management to align financial strategies with business objectives. Ability to translate financial complexities into clear, strategic recommendations.
• Digital and Analytical Expertise: Proficiency in advanced analytics, financial modeling, and data visualization tools. Experience with AI-enabled solutions, automation, and digital transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
• Risk Management: Strong ability to identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks. Experience in implementing robust internal controls and ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate governance standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders, including executive leadership, regional teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Cultural Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment, with a keen understanding of regional market dynamics and business practices in Saudi Arabia.
• Education: Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is highly preferred. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, CFA) are a plus.

If you are a results-driven professional passionate about driving financial excellence and digital transformation in a dynamic, global organization, we invite you to be part of Siemens’ journey toward a smarter, more sustainable future.