Finance and Business Administration Head - Rail Infrastructure Freight Segment NAM

Head of Finance & Business Administration, Rail Infrastructure – Freight Products

Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Travel: ~25% (U.S. and international)

About the Role

The Head of Finance & Business Administration for Rail Infrastructure Freight Products is a key member of the leadership team, providing strategic and operational financial leadership across our manufacturing and business operations. This role acts as a true business partner to Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality, driving financial performance, transparency, and long-term value creation.

This leader will own end-to-end financial management for the Freight Products business, lead a team of 3–4 direct reports, and play a critical role in shaping strategy, improving efficiencies, and challenging the status quo through innovative thinking and data-driven decision-making.

Our Culture

At Siemens, we foster an ownership culture where leaders are empowered to act as business owners. We value openness, trust, and accountability, and we encourage innovation, continuous improvement, and learning from both successes and failures. We invest in our people and recognize individual and team achievements, creating an environment where leaders can grow, influence, and make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

• Serve as a key financial leader within plant and business management, influencing strategy, investment decisions, and operational priorities.
• Lead the development and execution of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and five-year strategic plans in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Translate financial complexity into clear, actionable insights to support decision-making at senior leadership levels.
• Proactively identify business risks and opportunities, quantify financial impact, and drive mitigation and value-creation initiatives.

Operational & Financial Excellence

• Own revenue and expense budgeting, capital planning, personnel planning, and long-term financial forecasting.
• Lead all accounting operations, including billing, accounts payable, general ledger, inventory and cost accounting, revenue recognition, and period-end closings (monthly, quarterly, and annual).
• Oversee working capital, fixed asset management, and inventory controls, including monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare feasibility analyses for capital investments, make/buy decisions, and major business initiatives.
• Ensure robust internal controls, policy compliance, and effective coordination with internal and external auditors.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance and business administration team; integrate and onboard new talent while supporting ongoing professional development.
• Foster a strong ownership mindset, collaboration, and accountability within the team and across cross-functional partners.
• Act as a trusted advisor and influencer to non-finance leaders, constructively challenging assumptions and driving results.

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Drive financial and operational efficiencies through improved processes, systems, and performance management tools.
• Implement and monitor management programs, KPIs, and dashboards that support transparency and execution excellence.
• Bring an entrepreneurial mindset—challenging established practices and introducing new ideas to enhance competitiveness and sustainability.

Leadership Competencies

• Execution: Translating strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Driving Results: Setting high standards and consistently delivering against commitments.
• Customer Focus: Incorporating customer and market perspectives into financial and operational decisions.
• Influencing: Gaining alignment and commitment through strong communication and collaboration.
• Entrepreneurship: Identifying and seizing opportunities that create long-term business value.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• 5–8+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with strong controlling experience (construction or infrastructure industry experience preferred).
• Proven people leadership experience, including developing and leading teams.
• Strong business acumen, analytical capability, and financial judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to act independently, take initiative, and operate with a business-owner mindset.
• Experience working in global or international environments; international work exposure preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% domestically and internationally.

Preferred Skills

• Strategic and operational finance leadership
• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• Risk management and investment analysis
• Project management
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business tools (Word, Visio, Project)

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