Business Finance Controller

Schneider Electric has a hybrid opportunity for a Business Finance Controller - Secure Power Data Center Systems in Nashville, TN.

Role Responsibilities: What will you do in this position?

• Oversee financial performance and control of the Data Center Systems Business.

• Focus on "As Sold" decisions and order conversion to manage end-to-end P&L.

• Engage in pipeline management and forecast modeling/capabilities.

• Drive and support financial rolling forecasts with commercial and finance organizations.

• Own support function cost analysis, forecasting, and strategic initiatives, including investments and cost-saving measures for NAM SP.

Working closely with all functions within the organization, you will:

• Report on the financial performance of the Data Center Systems Business.

• Support business leaders and sales teams to drive growth and achieve business objectives.

• Work with the C&SP NAM Team to support SP within the segment

• Help develop short- and long-term strategies for the finance team.

• Support reporting requirements (Actuals & Planning), including:

  • Collaborating with business managers to develop monthly and quarterly forecasts.
  • Engaging in the monthly close process and maintaining visibility through regular communication with business leaders.
  • Working closely with Accounting, FP&A, local managers, and staff to ensure data integrity.
  • Analyzing business unit results (Orders, Sales, and Gross Margin) and explaining variances.
  • Supporting audits of various rebate programs.
  • Providing ad hoc financial analysis as required.
  • Offering financial and commercial advice.
  • Driving finance transformation topics and supporting business transformations.
  • Handling other finance duties within the reasonable scope of the role.

• Collaborating with GSC and Inventory Planning teams to secure the right inventory for the business, including analyzing past volumes and forecasting future unit requirements.

• Presenting results to the business and providing actionable insights.

• Collaborate closely with LOB to ensure a smooth new product phase in/Phase out within the region.

• Working with the North America (NAM) Inventory Costing team to ensure costs are properly updated in the ERP.

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.

Requirements:

• 4 to 7 years of experience in financial roles, including accounting, auditing, financial analysis, and FP&A.

• Strong technical background.

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

• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in large project controlling and account decision-making/modeling.

• Experience in a matrix structure within a multinational manufacturing organization.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize and multitask.

• Hands-on approach.

• Drive for results.

• Experience in implementing change.

• Ability to use initiative in developing ideas and improvements to working practices across the organization.

• Ability to take ownership of work.

• Ability to work at all levels across the business and exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.

• Strong time management skills.

• Resilience in supporting the team to achieve results, even when facing resistance.

Successful candidate will have these qualities:

• A team player who embraces and evolves our culture.

• Eagerness to solve problems.

• Willingness and hunger to receive feedback and improve constantly.

• Demonstrates customer-centric thinking across the company.

• Commitment to constant learning, innovation, and engagement.

• Desire to grow within the organization.

• Tenacity and drive to be successful.

• Transparency and openness with information and ideas.

Ready to make your mark in commercial finance? Apply today and let's grow together!

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