Dr.Franziska Saeima
About Dr.Franziska Saeima
Dr. Franziska Saeima is the Director of Finance Process and Project Management at Spectrum Brands, Inc., with extensive experience in finance and human resources across Europe. She has held various senior roles in finance and administration at Varta Consumer Batteries Gmbh & Co. Kgaa and Spectrum Brands, Inc., contributing significantly to managing financial operations in multiple countries.
Current Role at Varta Consumer Batteries
Dr. Franziska Saeima serves as the DVP of Human Resources International at Varta Consumer Batteries GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2019. In this role, she oversees human resources functions across international markets, contributing to the company's strategic objectives. Her experience in finance and administration enhances her capability to align HR initiatives with business goals.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Dr. Franziska Saeima has held multiple positions at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2005. She currently works as the Director of Finance Process and Project Management, a role she has occupied since 2016. Previously, she served as Managing Director for Spectrum Brands France and held various finance-related positions, including Director Controlling Appliances Europe and Finance Director North East Europe. Her tenure has involved leading finance process and project management initiatives, as well as overseeing sales and marketing controlling for Europe and the rest of the world.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Franziska Saeima studied at Voronezh State University, where she earned a Doctorate in Philosophy, focusing on Philosophy and Linguistics. She also holds a Master's degree in Russian Language and Literature from the same institution. Additionally, she studied at The Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in finance and human resources across various European countries.
Background in Finance and Human Resources
Dr. Franziska Saeima has a robust background in finance and human resources, having held senior roles in both areas. Before her current position at Varta, she worked at Varta Consumer Batteries GmbH & Co. KGaA as Sales Controller EMEA and Operations Manager EMEA. Her experience includes managing finance and administrative functions, which has equipped her with the skills necessary to lead initiatives in finance process management.