Finance Lead - 18 Month FTC in Poole

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Siemens Mobility is a global market leader in rail infrastructure, shaping the future of transportation through cutting‑edge technology, digital innovation, and sustainable engineering. As part of our Rail Infrastructure business, you’ll join a team that is transforming how people and goods move, making rail travel safer, smarter, greener, and more efficient.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Lead (18 Month FTC) to join our Siemens Mobility - Rail Infrastructure/Mobile Communications business in Poole. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager you will have financial responsibility for a global portfolio of high technology projects and manage a team of finance staff. This role requires at least 3 days in the office per week, to collaborate closely with the wider team.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Being a key member of the local management team as a finance business partner.
• Providing day‑to‑day management, support and guidance to the local Finance team.
• Providing robust governance across projects within the portfolio including order entry calculations, period end accruals and actuals, final project positions, currency hedging and variance analysis.
• Owning the finance input to support bid & tender activity ensuring that bids are robust and that risks & opportunities are well understood.
• Forecasting of key financial metrics on projects and local overhead costs and recoveries as part of monthly reporting to the executive team.
• Providing challenge and insight on finance topics within Project Reviews, local Management Meetings and within the wider business.
• Ensuring compliance with Project Accounting Process, Project contractual requirements and financial reporting requirements within the regional finance team.
• Driving process improvement with a strong emphasis on unlocking the benefits of digitalization & automation.

Your role profile may vary from time to time in accordance with business needs. Your annual objective setting with your line manager will outline any additional responsibilities required to meet business or individual development needs for the forthcoming financial year.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• A desire and ability to work closely and develop productive relationships with both Finance staff and other project functions.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and to quickly re‑prioritise as necessary.
• The ability to analyse and use data to add value to a process or activity.
• Being strong mathematically with advanced Excel skills and prior project accounting experience combined with a solid understanding of core contract terms and conditions which have a financial aspect.
• Experience in management and the ability through knowledge and communication to guide team members through processes to ensure robust financial governance.
• Having an insatiable curiosity which drives you to be relentless in answering every question.

Must haves:

• Being a fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with practical accountancy experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge and influence others including other senior managers in the regional leadership team.
• Prior experience in a financial leadership role.

Benefits:

• Wellbeing: Flexible working; 24/7 Mental health support; Subsidised gym memberships; Subsidised Bupa healthcare; Enhanced sick pay.
• Financial: Match and More pension; Life assurance; Perks at Work discounts; Cycle to Work scheme; Annual Bonus.
• Family: Day‑one parental rights; Shared parental leave; Extra holidays for length of service; Enjoy 26 days annual leave (plus public holidays), with the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 days each year; volunteering days and sabbaticals.
• Personal Growth: Access to online learning; Support for external training and development opportunities; Inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging; Active employee networks; Opportunities to grow your skills and career.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you. At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self‑belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don't match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.