Associate - Technology and Financial Audit focus Sustainability

In this position, you would take ownership of the preparation, planning and execution of audit programs with a sustainability focus. Concretely, that means defining how to assess risks and controls related to topics such as EU-Taxonomy, CSRD, decarbonization and environmental protection across different Siemens entities and projects. You would steer the identification of key risks in Siemens' sustainability universe, spanning inherent product, project and software portfolio risks as well as internal and external regulatory requirements. You would also lead the design and execution of specific audit steps in coordination with the Engagement Manager, conduct interviews with auditees to extract critical information, and drive closing meetings where findings and conclusions are discussed with management. Applying your auditing expertise and operational insight, you would evaluate controls and deliver actionable recommendations to improve processes and organizational set-ups. Beyond individual engagements, you would contribute to developing clear reports and improvement plans, share lessons learned and best practices across Siemens, and help advance audit methodology, tools and knowledge-sharing. The overarching goal is to provide independent, forward-looking assurance that helps Siemens improve its sustainability performance and reporting quality.

This role offers substantial learning opportunities in the field of corporate sustainability assurance. You would deepen your understanding of CSRD, EU-Taxonomy and decarbonization frameworks, learning how they are applied in a complex industrial context, and how to translate regulatory texts into concrete audit programs and control assessments. Working on global audits would also sharpen your risk assessment, project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Through the FIN A Grow and Development Model, you could expect continuous career coaching, training and mentoring. The department positions itself as a talent incubator, so you would likely receive structured support to develop both audit expertise and broader business acumen. Exposure to top Siemens business leaders and multiple high-profile projects would allow you to build a strong internal network and gain insights into different functions and regions. Additionally, you would learn how to communicate complex sustainability and audit topics clearly to management, how to handle cultural differences in international teams, and how to contribute to methodology and knowledge-sharing. For someone aiming to move into a business or functional role after a few years, this is a rare chance to combine technical sustainability knowledge with a deep understanding of how a large corporation operates.

The ideal candidate likely has at least seven years of professional experience in sustainability or environmental protection, gained either within Siemens or at a Big Four firm. A master's degree in management, sustainability or engineering with a focus on sustainability or environmental protection is expected. You should bring advanced knowledge of corporate sustainability and ESG, sustainability strategy, CSRD implementation, EU-Taxonomy and/or areas such as environmental protection, EcoDesign or resource efficiency. Beyond technical expertise, the role requires general project management experience in a complex global organization and a genuine passion for state-of-the-art technologies. Experience in an international business setting and comfort working with multiple cultures are strong advantages. You should be able to summarize and describe audit results clearly, both in writing and verbally, and feel confident leading interviews and discussions with management. Soft skills matter greatly: curiosity, humility, openness and respect align with FIN A's core values. The candidate should also show a strong drive to develop into a business or functional role after three to five years in audit, embracing the idea of audit as a springboard. Flexibility to travel up to 30% internationally and proficiency in English are essential, while German could be helpful in the Munich context even if not explicitly required.

To stand out, you should tailor your application explicitly to the intersection of sustainability and audit. Highlight concrete projects where you worked on CSRD implementation, EU-Taxonomy alignment, decarbonization initiatives or environmental protection, and describe your specific role in assessing risks, controls or data quality. Quantify where possible – for example, the size of the organization, the scope of the reporting framework or the impact of your recommendations. Because FIN A positions itself as a business partner and trusted advisor, you should also show your stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Mention situations where you interacted with senior management, led interviews or presented complex sustainability topics in a clear, decision-oriented way. Experience in international settings and cross-cultural collaboration is highly relevant, so include examples of working in global teams or on multi-country projects. Finally, align your motivation with the department's values and development philosophy. Explain why you are interested in an audit role as a stepping stone towards a broader business or functional position, and how you plan to contribute to organizational learning. Demonstrating curiosity, humility and openness, as well as a genuine interest in technology and sustainability, would resonate strongly with the FIN A culture described in the job posting.

The role is explicitly anchored in Siemens' corporate sustainability and ESG agenda, with a strong emphasis on CSRD implementation, EU-Taxonomy alignment and decarbonization. You would be examining how these frameworks are operationalized across a highly diversified industrial group, from product and software portfolios to project execution and internal processes, ensuring that reported information is reliable and that controls around sustainability data are strong. Environmental protection topics such as resource efficiency, EcoDesign and broader environmental management could also fall within your scope, depending on the specific audits. This means you would be looking not only at compliance and reporting accuracy but also at how sustainability considerations are embedded into business decisions and operations. On the governance side, your work would feed into assurance for the Managing Board and the Audit Committee, helping to strengthen the credibility of Siemens' sustainability disclosures. In that sense, the role sits at the intersection of environmental performance, regulatory compliance and corporate governance.

One of the main challenges could be navigating the sheer scale and complexity of Siemens. With hundreds of thousands of employees, diverse business units and global operations, identifying and prioritizing sustainability-related risks and controls requires strong analytical skills and the ability to see the bigger picture. You would need to understand how CSRD, EU-Taxonomy and decarbonization requirements translate into very different operational realities across products, projects and software portfolios. Another challenge might lie in balancing audit independence with the need to act as a trusted advisor. You would be expected to challenge auditees and probe critical information while maintaining constructive relationships and cultural sensitivity. This can be demanding, especially when findings touch on sensitive topics or when recommendations require changes in established processes. Finally, the role involves up to 30% travel and regular engagement with senior stakeholders, which requires excellent communication skills, flexibility and resilience. You would also need to manage your own learning curve in a fast-evolving sustainability regulatory environment, keeping up with new requirements and translating them into practical audit approaches.

A typical day might start with aligning on the engagement plan with the Engagement Manager and the audit team, clarifying which sustainability topics – for example CSRD readiness, EU-Taxonomy alignment or decarbonization initiatives – are in scope for the current review. You could then spend several hours conducting or preparing interviews with auditees, reviewing documentation such as sustainability reports, environmental data sets, process descriptions or project portfolios, and testing whether controls around that data are designed and operating effectively. Afternoons might involve consolidating findings, drafting sections of the audit report and discussing preliminary observations with team members. You might also join calls with international stakeholders to clarify open points or validate evidence, especially if the audit covers multiple countries or business units. Towards the end of an engagement, the rhythm shifts towards closing meetings, where you would support the presentation of conclusions and recommendations to management. The mix of analytical work, interviews and reporting means the days are varied, with travel periods adding a more intense, on-site dimension when visiting Siemens locations abroad.

FIN A explicitly describes itself as a talent incubator and expects people in this kind of role to develop into a business or functional position after roughly three to five years. That means the growth path is not limited to staying in audit; you could move into sustainability, finance, strategy or operational roles across Siemens, using the broad exposure and network you build during your audit engagements. Within the audit practice itself, there may be opportunities to take on more complex engagements, lead larger audit teams or specialize further in sustainability assurance, depending on performance and organizational needs. The Grow and Development Model, with continuous coaching, training and mentoring, is designed to support both professional and personal growth, helping you to upskill and reskill over time. The high visibility of the work – providing assurance to the Managing Board and Audit Committee and collaborating with top business leaders – means successful performance can open doors to lateral moves or promotions. If you combine strong sustainability expertise with a proven track record in audit and stakeholder management, you would likely be well positioned for future leadership roles within Siemens' sustainability or business organizations.

You would interact closely with the Engagement Manager and the broader audit team within Finance Assurance, coordinating planning, execution and reporting. As the audit progresses, you would build working relationships with auditees across various Siemens business units and functions, including sustainability, environmental, finance, IT and operations teams, depending on the topics in scope. A significant part of your role involves engaging with management at different levels. You would conduct interviews to gather evidence, discuss preliminary findings and support closing meetings where conclusions and recommendations are presented. This requires adapting your communication style to different cultural and organizational contexts, especially in an international audit environment. Externally, you might also engage indirectly with regulatory frameworks and standards linked to CSRD, EU-Taxonomy and environmental legislation, even if your direct counterparts remain internal. Over time, the role allows you to build a wide internal network, as you collaborate with high-profile projects and top Siemens business leaders around the world.