Business Finance Sr. Controller at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in FRANKLIN, Tennessee

Job Description:

Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Business Finance Sr. Controller preferably in Nashville, TN but could also be in Dallas, TX 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". Exciting opportunity to build and shape Schneider Electric's future in a thriving market, while leading and collaborating with key stakeholders. Join a dynamic team and contribute to significant growth in a pivotal role.

Position Summary

• Financial responsibility for the performance and control of Data Center Segment.


• Business Partner with Commercial, Execution and GSC VPs


• Focuses on "As Sold" decisions and go to market strategy to manage end to end P&L


• Develop and implement financial strategies and plans that align segment goals with overall business goals


• Conduct financial analysis to identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions in both FO and BO activities.


• Drive and Support Financial Rolling forecast with commercial and finance organizations


• Own Support Function Cost analysis, forecasting, and strategic initiative ideas. Always having in hand investments and cost savings initiatives


• Lead orchestration of Data Center Segment financially for all of NAM


• Day to day management of Web Giant Controller

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for reporting the financial performance of the Data Center Segment


• Support business leaders and sales teams to drive the results and the business objectives of growth, profitability and sustainability


• Support CFO as proxy when unavailable or out of office


• Help develop short- and long-term strategy for the Segment


• Responsible for supporting the reporting requirements (Actuals & Planning) including: SFC, Sales, Orders & GM


• Working in conjunction with business managers to develop monthly and quarterly forecasts


• Assist in monthly Close process and create visibility through regular communication with the Business Leaders


• Working closely with the Accounting, Legal and SRM on Contract negotiations and term compliance


• Analyze results for the Segment (Orders, Sales, Gross Margin, SFC) and explain variances


• Support with the provision of ad hoc financial analysis as required


• Assist with the provision of financial and commercial advice


• Drive finance transformation topics and support business in their own transformations


• Work closely with GSC and Planning teams to secure the right inventory/capacity for the business. This may require analyzing past volumes and forecasting future unit requirement for the business.


• Work closely with Project Controlling team to drive "as executed" improvements and collaborate on issue resolution


• Present results to the business and provide actionable insight to the numbers


• Work closely with GSC Web Giant team and Program teams to drive best in class "white glove" service to our customers


• Responsible for any other finance duties that fall within reasonable scope of the role

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 7+ years of experience in financial roles including accounting, auditing, financial analysis, FP&A


• Strong technical background


• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, forecasting and reporting experience) is essential


• Experience in large project controlling and account decision making/modelling


• Experience in implementing change


• Experience in MS Office Suite


• Fluent in English language (spoken and written)

Skills & Abilities

• A team player that wants to embrace and evolve our culture


• The willingness and hunger to receive feedback and improve constantly


• Demonstrate customer centricity and thinking across the company


• Transparent and open with information and ideas


• Hands-on approach


• Drive for results


• Ability to demonstrate the use of initiative in developing ideas and improvements to working practices/disciplines across the organization and the ability to take ownership for work will be expected


• The individual will need to be able to work at all levels across the business and to recognize, respond and exceed the expectations of internal and external customers


• Be resilient in supporting the team to achieve results even when facing resistance

Preferences

• At least 7+ years of experience in financial roles including accounting, auditing, financial analysis, FP&A in a matrix structure within a global manufacturing organization

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 VP - Secure Power & Federal

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Schedule: Full-time

Req: 2024-69296

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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 e mpowering 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 M eaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

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Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we 'embrace different' as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy 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.Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Business Finance Sr. Controller preferably in Nashville, TN but could also be in Dallas, TX 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". Exciting opportunity to build and shape Schneider Electric's future in a thriving market, while leading and collaborating with key stakeholders. Join a dynamic team and contribute to significant growth in a pivotal role.

Position Summary

• Financial responsibility for the performance and control of Data Center Segment.


• Business Partner with Commercial, Execution and GSC VPs


• Focuses on "As Sold" decisions and go to market strategy to manage end to end P&L


• Develop and implement financial strategies and plans that align segment goals with overall business goals


• Conduct financial analysis to identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions in both FO and BO activities.


• Drive and Support Financial Rolling forecast with commercial and finance organizations


• Own Support Function Cost analysis, forecasting, and strategic initiative ideas. Always having in hand investments and cost savings initiatives


• Lead orchestration of Data Center Segment financially for all of NAM


• Day to day management of Web Giant Controller

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for reporting the financial performance of the Data Center Segment


• Support business leaders and sales teams to drive the results and the business objectives of growth, profitability and sustainability


• Support CFO as proxy when unavailable or out of office


• Help develop short- and long-term strategy for the Segment


• Responsible for supporting the reporting requirements (Actuals & Planning) including: SFC, Sales, Orders & GM


• Working in conjunction with business managers to develop monthly and quarterly forecasts


• Assist in monthly Close process and create visibility through regular communication with the Business Leaders


• Working closely with the Accounting, Legal and SRM on Contract negotiations and term compliance


• Analyze results for the Segment (Orders, Sales, Gross Margin, SFC) and explain variances


• Support with the provision of ad hoc financial analysis as required


• Assist with the provision of financial and commercial advice


• Drive finance transformation topics and support business in their own transformations


• Work closely with GSC and Planning teams to secure the right inventory/capacity for the business. This may require analyzing past volumes and forecasting future unit requirement for the business.


• Work closely with Project Controlling team to drive "as executed" improvements and collaborate on issue resolution


• Present results to the business and provide actionable insight to the numbers


• Work closely with GSC Web Giant team and Program teams to drive best in class "white glove" service to our customers


• Responsible for any other finance duties that fall within reasonable scope of the role

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