Jens Franke

Finance Head Smart Infrastructure at Siemens China

Shanghai, China

About

Experienced Finance Manager with demonstrated working experience in electrical and electronic manufacturing industry in various cultures (Europe, Asia and South America). Skilled in Financial Planning and Analysis, P&L and Balance Sheet Management, Internal Governance and Control Systems, Strategic Initiatives (Design and Execution), Acquisition Integration, IT, Supply Chain Management and Procurement.

Experience

  • Finance Head Smart Infrastructure at Siemens China
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

  • Country CFO at Siemens s.r.o
    Sep 2020 - Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Lead highly verticalized regional finance organization to optimal contribution. Change project in Digital Industries division to transform its finance team from administration focus to business partner and co-pilot role. Board Member of German-Czech Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

  • Siemens Ltda (3 yrs 9 mos)
    • Finance Head for Digital Industries
      Apr 2019 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Lead Digital Industries organization in Brazil together with CEO and Country CFO through local implementation of global Siemens transformation from Conglomerate to Group of (Siemens) Companies. Drive lean and digitalization in Finance, upgrade E-Commerce landscape and local distribution center relocation.

    • Country Division Controller
      Dec 2016 - Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Resposible for divisions Digital Factory and Process Industries & Drives. Lead organization together with Country Division Heads through economic crisis and recovery period. Focus on transparency and efficiency. Turnaround Process Industries & Drives division.

  • Finance Head Global Manufacturing (Business Unit) at Siemens
    Jan 2014 - Nov 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Together with Head of Global Manufacturing reorganization of Head Quarter and Lead Factory organisation to enable systematical footprint control and efficiency increase.

  • CFO at Siemens Electrical Aparatus (100% Siemens)
    Feb 2009 - Dec 2013 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Lead company together with CEO through strong growth/development period in changing economic cycles. Designed and implemented suitable strategic initiatives.