Head of Finance ANZ - Finance Senior Business Partner in City of Westminster

• Head of Finance ANZ - Finance Senior Business Partner
• 510202
• Finance
• Siemens Industry Software Pty Ltd
• Bayswater - Victoria - Australia

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.

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 Saa S, 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 (Saa S, 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 Power Point; 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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