The Commercial Project Manager - Finance Controller

Commercial Project Manager - Finance Controller

Location & Working Mode

• Charlotte, NC
• Hybrid role with occasional travel required

Responsibilities

Manage the project throughout the Project Life Cycle

• Oversee bid preparation and approval process (Limits of Authority), review, evaluate and negotiate contractual terms with support of the Legal department, evaluate risks and ensure conformance during project execution.
• Act as commercial project entrepreneur during the execution phase from order intake, through design, delivery, installation and commissioning to warranty phase.
• Partner with the Project Manager to identify, evaluate, and assess risks and opportunities, and develop strategies and response activities to avoid margin slippage.
• Prepare and present commercial topics in internal and external project meetings and accelerate critical issues when necessary.
• Manage customer requirements and stakeholder expectations alongside the Project Manager.
• Secure project targets by enforcing stringent contract and claim management.
• Ensure compliance with standards, rules, and regulations, fostering a culture of trust and integrity (e.g., financial reporting guidelines according to IFRS and US GAAP, tax regulations, business conduct, signature rights, export control, EHS, ICFR/RIC, etc.).

Manage Project Finances & Planning

• Partner with the Project Manager to manage financial results, focusing on project gross profit, cash flow and minimizing non‑conformance costs.
• Perform annual budgeting, monthly forecasting & cost control, cash flow reconciliation, and deviation analysis. Ensure accuracy of project books and records in SAP.
• Ensure timely invoicing, actively manage receivables, and maximize cash flow.
• Coordinate procurement efforts to ensure best bids within budget and compliance with customer contracts.
• Manage financial guarantees/bonds and insurance requirements.
• Encourage team accountability, foster collaboration, and conduct lessons‑learned reviews for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial project controlling/management in construction projects.
• CPM certificate or equivalent.
• Required travel: %.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration.
• Resilience in managing complex projects and overcoming challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Benefits

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding benefits can be found here.
• Pay range for this position: $91,086 – $123,318 with an annual incentive. The actual wage offered may vary based on budget, candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

About Siemens

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