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Alexandra Völcker

Alexandra Völcker

Erlangen

Summary

Accomplished finance leader with a proven track record at Siemens Energy, adept in leading international teams and managing complex projects across over ten countries. Demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities and problem-solving skills, significantly improving profit margins and process efficiencies. Expert in commercial project management and financial strategy, showcasing flexibility and a customer-oriented approach.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Commercial Project Management

Siemens Energy, FIN PE CPM2
10.2022 - Current


Head of Commercial Project Management in PE, responsible for the project execution of international complex projects of GT GS FACTS, TI SES and TI STG portfolio. Drives more than 50 FACTS projects in more than ten countries, with the strong focus on profit improvement and management of growth. Develops together with TI SES and TI STG project execution of complex system and EPC business in new portfolio. Engages in harmonization and optimization of processes between the different BAs. Improves FC accuracy and secures correct books and records. Manages the interfaces to other functions in PE, Management, accounting, Legal and internal/external Audits. Leads international teams.

Finance Head of Grid Stabilization RoW

Siemens Energy, GT Grid Stabilization
04.2021 - 09.2022

Finance Head of Grid Stabilization RoW responsible with the international teams for the commercial sales, tender, execution and warranty of FACTS and Substation projects in more than 20 countries with a strong focus of stabilization and optimization of the business. Additionally responsible for forecasting, planning of Budget/BTA and monthly/quarterly closings. Managed interfaces to accounting, management and internal/external audits.

Financial Head of Grid Access

Siemens Energy, LTS Grid Access
10.2015 - 03.2021

Financial Head for the Business Segment Large Transmission Solution Grid Access with the responsibility for PL. Together with the technical Management developed the business after finalization of pilot projects. Main markets were in US, UK and Germany. Led teams in UK and Germany. Responsible for commercial sales, tender, execution and warranty. Supported the preparation of court cases of the relevant X-Win projects. Additionally responsible for forecasting, planning of Budget/BTA and monthly/quarterly closings. Managed interfaces to accounting, management and internal/external audits.

CFO / Liquidatiorin

SeaRenergy Offshore Projects GmbH & Co KG
08.2013 - 05.2018

To mitigate risk of insolvency the company was bought.

Prepared and led the due diligence. Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable. Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial business performance. Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.

Managed the stakeholder as banks, partner, supplier, employees and the interface with Siemens Energy. Performed internal and external Audits

Finance Head of Project Execution Grid Access

Siemens Energy, Grid Access
06.2013 - 09.2015

Finance Head of Project Execution Grid Access responsible for 4+1 on- and offshore grid access HVDC/ HVAC transmission pilot projects. Responsible for forecasting, planning Budget/BTA, monthly/quarterly closings and commercial project management. Managed the interfaces to accounting, internal/external audits, management, reporting and partner.

Commercial Management

Siemens AG, Energy Sektor
09.1992 - 05.2013

Miscellaneous commercial positions starting in Hamburg as a commercial sales and execution responsible for tender and execution of EV/KWU projects in the region for 5 years. With a centralization project to optimize the KWU L business moved to Erlangen in a role as commercial execution management for HQ projects. In May 2002 took over the first role as a leader for commercial project execution. The following years led in different roles as Division Cluster Controller for Energy cluster Germany in Berlin and commercial subsegment lead in sector Energy.

Education

Industriekaufmann

Siemens AG
Berufsschule Hamburg
03-1993

High School Diploma -

Höhere Handelsschule / Wirtschaft
Hamburg, Germany
05-1990

Skills

  • Leadership qualities
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Problem resolution
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer orientated

Hobbies

own two horses, riding

traveling, learn about different cultures


Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Head of Commercial Project Management

Siemens Energy, FIN PE CPM2
10.2022 - Current

Finance Head of Grid Stabilization RoW

Siemens Energy, GT Grid Stabilization
04.2021 - 09.2022

Financial Head of Grid Access

Siemens Energy, LTS Grid Access
10.2015 - 03.2021

CFO / Liquidatiorin

SeaRenergy Offshore Projects GmbH & Co KG
08.2013 - 05.2018

Finance Head of Project Execution Grid Access

Siemens Energy, Grid Access
06.2013 - 09.2015

Commercial Management

Siemens AG, Energy Sektor
09.1992 - 05.2013

Industriekaufmann

Siemens AG

High School Diploma -

Höhere Handelsschule / Wirtschaft
Alexandra Völcker