Business Finance Specialist at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Dallas, Texas

Job Description:

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Business Finance Specialist in one of our hub locations in Franklin, TN - Dallas, TX, or - Foxboro, MA 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". Step into a high-visibility role that serves as a springboard to senior finance leadership, offering exposure to senior-level presentations and collaboration with diverse leaders on investment, cost savings, and strategic analysis. With a focus on supporting VPs across various sales channels and a balanced, less cyclical workload, this position is a rewarding work-life balance that can elevate your financial career.

Position Summary

• The Business Finance Senior Analyst will be a key member of the Central FP&A team that oversees Support Function Costs (SFC) for North America Operations


• This role encompasses reporting, forecasting, performance tracking, supporting strategic decisions, and partnering with Finance Analysts and Controllers


• Success in this role will require understanding the Support Function Costs key drivers, establishing strong relationships with the Finance community, and driving improvements in reporting and central FP&A processes

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of North America Operations Support Function Cost results, generate reporting to highlight key variances, and communicate findings to Finance leadership


• Drive Rolling Forecast processes of Support Function Cost, prepare templates and consolidations, analyze forecast submissions, and track performance against budget


• Lead investments and cost savings tracking, and provide support within Investment Committee processes, including investment requests consolidation, ROI analysis, and efficiency targets


• Collaborate with Finance Analysts and Controllers to ensure understanding of financial results, accurate reporting, and compliance with forecasting processes of Support Function Costs by Business Unit


• Manage Support Function Cost reporting in corporate tools and assist in annual processes, such as restatements, budget setting, allocations, and cost centers hierarchy changes


• Ownership of Support Function Cost Tableau reporting, including collaboration with digital teams in automating and standardizing manual reports


• Lead and contribute to transversal initiatives, support the team in ad hoc requests resolution, and drive processes and reporting improvements

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics


• At least 3+ years of related financial experience


• Advanced PC skills (emphasis on MS Excel, Tableau)

Skills & Abilities

• Strong financial and analytical skills with proven business acumen


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent organizational skills including handling multiple demands and assignments and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently


• Self-starter comfortable working independently and with limited direction


• Process improvement and problem-solver mentality

Preferences

• Advanced PC skills (emphasis on MS Excel, SAP, SQL)


• At least 5+ years of related financial experience, preferably in FP&A

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?

• Business Finance Manager

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Schedule: Full-time

Req: 2024-67180

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Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

€25.7bn global revenue

137 000+ employees in 100+ countries

45% of revenue from IoT

5% of revenue devoted for R&D

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Business Finance Specialist in one of our hub locations in Franklin, TN - Dallas, TX, or - Foxboro, MA 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". Step into a high-visibility role that serves as a springboard to senior finance leadership, offering exposure to senior-level presentations and collaboration with diverse leaders on investment, cost savings, and strategic analysis. With a focus on supporting VPs across various sales channels and a balanced, less cyclical workload, this position is a rewarding work-life balance that can elevate your financial career.

Position Summary

• The Business Finance Senior Analyst will be a key member of the Central FP&A team that oversees Support Function Costs (SFC) for North America Operations


• This role encompasses reporting, forecasting, performance tracking, supporting strategic decisions, and partnering with Finance Analysts and Controllers


• Success in this role will require understanding the Support Function Costs key drivers, establishing strong relationships with the Finance community, and driving improvements in reporting and central FP&A processes

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of North America Operations Support Function Cost results, generate reporting to highlight key variances, and communicate findings to Finance leadership


• Drive Rolling Forecast processes of Support Function Cost, prepare templates and consolidations, analyze forecast submissions, and track performance against budget


• Lead investments and cost savings tracking, and provide support within Investment Committee processes, including investment requests consolidation, ROI analysis, and efficiency targets


• Collaborate with Finance Analysts and Controllers to ensure understanding of financial results, accurate reporting, and compliance with forecasting processes of Support Function Costs by Business Unit


• Manage Support Function Cost reporting in corporate tools and assist in annual processes, such as restatements, budget setting, allocations, and cost centers hierarchy changes


• Ownership of Support Function Cost Tableau reporting, including collaboration with digital teams in automating and standardizing manual reports


• Lead and contribute to transversal initiatives, support the team in ad hoc requests resolution, and drive processes and reporting improvements

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