Regional Head of Finance (Electrification & Automation), ASEAN
Siemens
Accounting & Finance
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Posted on Jul 29, 2025
Job Description
Job ID
472524
Company
Siemens Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Organization
Smart Infrastructure
Job Family
Finance
Experience Level
Experienced Professional
Full Time / Part Time
Full-time
Contract Type
Permanent
Regional Head of Finance (Electrification & Automation), ASEAN
We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.
Siemens's Electrification & Automation drives the energy transition and industrial transformation through innovative solutions in electrification, automation, and digitalization. We empower customers with advanced technology for sustainable growth and efficiency.
We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Finance to be a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to the Head of Electrification & Automation ASEAN.. This role takes full ownership of financial performance, drives commercial excellence, and leads financial strategy, process optimization, and transformation within the business unit.
We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.
Siemens's Electrification & Automation drives the energy transition and industrial transformation through innovative solutions in electrification, automation, and digitalization. We empower customers with advanced technology for sustainable growth and efficiency.
We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Finance to be a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to the Head of Electrification & Automation ASEAN.. This role takes full ownership of financial performance, drives commercial excellence, and leads financial strategy, process optimization, and transformation within the business unit.
This role will be based in ASEAN countries, with a preference in Malaysia or Indonesia
You’ll make a difference in:
- Financial Leadership & Performance: Own and drive the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow for Electrification & Automation in ASEAN. Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with global targets, ensuring effective financial and business operation policies (IFRS, PM@Siemens). Oversee all accounting, financial statements, reporting, and cash collection, ensuring operational resilience and guiding capital-efficient growth.
- Commercial Strategy & Execution: Lead all commercial aspects, including pricing, costing, hourly rates, and risk management across bids, project execution, and service lifecycle.
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Oversee performance measurement, early warning systems, planning, forecasting, and reporting to provide actionable insights.
- Operational Excellence & Transformation: Drive productivity improvements, harmonization, digitalization, and best-in-class financial processes. Act as a change agent for digital transformation, optimizing processes and productivity.
- Stakeholder Management & Compliance: Build strong relationships with customers and authorities. Ensure strict compliance with external (IFRS) and internal accounting/reporting guidelines. Facilitate strategic business and portfolio priorities during planning.
- People Leadership & Development: Lead and develop the finance team, driving talent acquisition, succession planning, and fostering an inclusive culture. Collaborate closely with the FIN Leadership team.
- Risk & Opportunity Management: Implement and maintain effective internal controls, serving as the last line of defense for financial compliance. Ensure transparency in risk and opportunity management, including credit risk. Oversee contract management, review, negotiation, and tax/risk analysis (PATAC).
You’re excited to build on your existing expertise, including:
- Financial Expertise & Business Acumen: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (professional qualification a plus) with 5-8 years of progressive P&L responsibility, especially in a system/project business environment. Solid IFRS knowledge and understanding of diverse business models.
- Commercial & Strategic Leadership: Proven entrepreneurial drive, strong analytical and strategic thinking, and experience in change management. Advance knowledge of contracts & tax.
- Project/Product Business Lifecycle Expertise: Rich experience across all phases of project/system and product business, from bidding to close-out.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent oral and written communication, strong presentation skills, and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders as a trusted financial advisor. Strong Leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines. Experience in digital reporting and process automation.
- Language Skills & Travel: Fluent in English (written and oral). ASEAN language proficiency is a plus. Willingness to travel ~10%.
In return, we offer you
- Flexible mobile working policy that allows for time off for you to recharge and spend more time with your loved ones
- Attractive compensation and benefits
- Values-driven work culture with inclusive workplace policies and practices that prioritize diversity and inclusion
- Endless possibilities and opportunities for progression and learning
Recruitment Process:
- CV Screening
- A session with our recruiter to understand your motivation & your past experiences
- 1-3 Business Interviews
- Offer Stage
Transform the everyday with us!
We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.