Investment Controller- Rolling Stock

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Position Overview:

The Investment Controller is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end asset and investment controlling process, supporting strategic investment decisions, and performing financial evaluations of capital expenditures and investment projects. This role ensures transparency, consistency, and value creation across the investment lifecycle—from initial business case to post investment performance tracking. 

What your day-to-day will look like:

Investment & Asset Controlling

• Manage and govern the investment and asset controlling process across the organization. 
• Ensure accurate capitalization, depreciation, and valuation of fixed assets. 
• Maintain transparency of asset movements, impairments, and disposals. 
• Support asset lifecycle management and ensure compliance with accounting standards. 

Investment Planning & Decision Support

• Support investment decision making through financial analyses and business case evaluations. 
• Review and challenge investment proposals, assumptions, and financial models. 
• Perform profitability analyses (e.g., NPV, IRR, payback period, ROI). 
• Prioritize investment projects based on financial and strategic criteria. 

Financial Analysis & Valuation

• Perform investment valuations and sensitivity analyses. 
• Assess risks and returns of capital investment projects. 
• Analyze post investment performance and identify deviations from approved business cases. 

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

• Prepare and monitor capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets and forecasts. 
• Prepare and monitor the cashflow of investments.
• Track actual spending versus approved investment plans. 
• Prepare regular management reports on investment performance and asset KPIs. 
• Support long-term financial planning related to capital allocation. 

Governance, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with internal investment policies and approval frameworks. 
• Support audits related to investments and fixed assets. 
• Maintain investment documentation, decision logs, and approval records. 
• Continuously improve investment controlling processes and tools. 

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Act as a finance business partner to operations, engineering, strategy, and management teams. 
• Coordinate with accounting, tax, and project management functions. 
• Support strategic initiatives by providing financial insights and recommendations. 

To thrive in this role, you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Controlling, Economics, or Business Administration 
• Master’s degree, CFA, CMA, or similar qualification is a plus 
• 3–6 years of experience in investment controlling, financial controlling, corporate finance, or valuation 
• Experience with CAPEX intensive environments (manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, or real assets) preferred 
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills 
• Solid understanding of asset accounting and investment economics 

What will make you stand out:

• Advanced Excel skills: experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) 
• Knowledge of BI and planning tools is an advantage 
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail 
• Ability to translate complex financial analyses into clear management insights 
• Structured, independent, and proactive working style 

Candidates should be willing to work in a non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or if applicable.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.
• We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment.
• We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: .

The base salary range for this position in California is $122,298.00– $165,240.00 and the annual incentive target is 10% of the base salary . The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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