After finishing my studies, I was looking for a chance to apply my academic insights and professional experience in a demanding work environment. The FEP seemed to be an attractive opportunity to delve into the wide world of finance that a global company like Siemens offers. I found it very appealing that the FEP aims to expose its participants to this learning experience through a series of highly challenging projects. What added to my positive notion of the FEP were the personal impressions that I gained throughout the interview process. What finally convinced me to join the FEP was the commitment that is required to overcome the considerable intensity of the program, which is correspondingly reflected in the development opportunities available.

One of my projects was part of a larger initiative from the Corporate Supply Chain Management organization. The project aimed to improve the process by which Siemens assesses the financial risk of its suppliers. After I was brought up to speed through intense involvement in all the relevant meetings, I was soon given responsibility for certain topics. In order to define levers for improvement, we analyzed the current processes and data sources. This required an intensive exchange of information with representatives from our businesses and other business partners. It was an ideal opportunity to gain many valuable insights into our organization.

The variety of the Siemens business portfolio and the great number of markets in which Siemens operates also make it a company in which people from all backgrounds work together. On my current assignment, for example, I work with people who bring a diverse set of experiences and expertise to the tasks we face. This adds to the great learning experience that working at Siemens provides.

The FEP is an attractive starting point for a management career in a great global company. It allows you not only to delve into challenging financial topics, but to also understand the inherent links of these topics with the strategic and operational aspects of the company.

“If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.”
Abraham Lincoln