Business Finance Sr. Controller

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Business Finance Sr. Controller preferably in Nashville, TN (2-days on-site) but could also be in hybrid role in Dallas, TX, Raleigh, NC, Boston, MA, or Chicago, IL to work for a company consistently rated by Fortune as one of the “Great Places to Work”, by Forbes as “America’s Best Employers for Diversity”, and by Equileap as the “World’s Top 10 in Gender Equality”. Join a team at the forefront of industrial automation, services, and data centers, strategically positioned at the intersection of energy transition and sustainability megatrends, including decarbonization. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders, manage complex supply chains, and play a crucial part in high-priority investments, offering a different level of responsibility and exposure to diverse and impactful challenges.

Position Summary

You will take the lead in driving the US Industrial Automation BusinessThis role empowers you to take ownership of the full P&L, from orders and revenue to gross margin and support function costs, offering a unique opportunity to have a direct and significant impact on every aspect of the P&L, both by product and go-to-marketAs a pivotal member of the Industrial Automation leadership team, you will collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Channel, and HR to champion the high-visibility, high-priority goal of growing the US Industrial Automation businessIn this dynamic role, you'll be instrumental in propelling our business from a challenger position to outpace the competition

Roles & Responsibilities

Proactively identify opportunities to enhance profitability and drive top-line growth and business profitability through collaboration and alignment across functionsLead the development and execution of the business's long and short-term growth strategy, encompassing commercial policy, pricing strategy, product gap evaluation, offer launches, and go-to-market strategyAnalyze and interpret topline and margin evolution, effectively communicate key insights to US and Global leaders, and drive corrective actions as neededTake the lead in the forecast process for orders, revenue, gross margin, and SFC, leveraging insights into market dynamics to translate into accurate forecasts and establish governance for forecast accountabilityDevelop robust models and processes to ensure consistent information delivery across the organization and fortify existing finance and business processesOversee a $60M origin SFC budget, set annual quotas, drive organizational productivity, evaluate investment opportunities, and ensure ROI on investmentsDrive continuous improvement processes to enhance efficiency and effectivenessEnsure full compliance with local regulations and company policies while supporting business leaders under performance pressure

We know skills and competencies show up in many different ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

Qualifications

At least 5+ years of financial experience, including accounting, financial analysis, and FP&AProfound knowledge of accounting and financial processes, with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting

Skills & Abilities

We're seeking an individual who thrives on challenges, embraces growth opportunities, and finds fulfillment in developing a versatile skill set that transcends financeDiversity is at the core of our high-performing team, and we enthusiastically encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to applyStrong intellectual curiosity, self-motivation, and the ability to make tough decisions and challenge leadership in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous business environmentExcellent relationship-building skills, eagerness to solve problems, and the agility to communicate effectively at both ground zero and executive levels

Preferences

At least 7+ years of financial experience, including accounting, financial analysis, and FP&A, with global supply chain or manufacturing environment experience being advantageousExperience in a matrix structure within a multinational manufacturing organization, along with proficiency in MS Office Suite, ad hoc financial modeling, SQL, Tableau, and SAP

Benefits

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more.

Who will you report to?

Vice President Finance, Industry

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Schedule: Full-time

Req: 2024-70148

Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in empowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Discover your Meaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

€34.2bn global revenue

+12% organic growth

135 000+ employees in 100+ countries

#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

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