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Business Finance Controller

AT Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric

Business Finance Controller

Budapest, Hungary

Schneider Electric 's purpose is to empower all to make the most of of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability - we call this Life Is On . Our mission is to be the digital partner for sustainability and energy efficiency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbldHPFltQQ

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company - and we are currently looking for a Business Finance Controller to join our Budapest-based team.

You will be working with the CME France (Centre de Marge Entrepreneuriale), that represents an Inter-company sales flow: approx. 3.0bn EUR yearly. You will be responsible for the financial control and analysis, and oversee all aspects of the finance, controlling and accounting functions within the scope of responsibility.

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You will act as a true GSC Finance Business Partner for all stakeholders and ensure that management reporting and analysis are provided on a timely and expected level, including but not limited to an accurate measurement of group performance on the product gross margin.

You will need to explore solutions for the digitization of the function, develop informatic solutions for increased efficiency and data quality purposes.

What your tasks will be:
  • Take responsibility for financial matters within CME France:
    • analyze the evolution and variations of statutory results, support central statistics with all elements to explain DVC (Direct Variable Cost) variations
    • ensure effective cooperation with local accounting, contribute to the tax matter analysis, support the periodic financial audit of the entity
  • Perform statutory sales & gross margin analyses, consistency checks
  • Perform inventory and Margin on Inventory (MOI) analyses, consistency checks
  • Report the P&L, Balance Sheet, and related details accurately and on time for the SE's digital platforms
  • Perform monthly sales and cost analyses, consistency checks, and corrections whenever necessary
  • Report and analyze figures accurately and on time for the SE group in its performance measurement tool
  • Support Business units, regions, and other entities in their intercompany performance reporting with issues whenever they also involve the CME France
  • Support external auditors in their investigations
  • Perform Analysis of Change and Profitability Analysis related to the financial flows of the CME France
  • Generate and analyse the annual transfer price prior (for year-on-year comparison purposes)
  • Perform ad-hoc analyses based on business needs


What we need from you:
  • Finance Degree
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Controlling area
  • Fluent Hungarian AND English - French language knowledge is a huge plus
  • MS Access and SAP knowledge is a huge plus
  • Great communication skills
  • High precision and attention to detail
  • Very organised personality


What we offer:
  • Life, Accident and Health insurance packages ( Medicover White Spring)
  • Cafeteria allowance
  • Home Office and Utility allowances
  • Yearly bonus
  • Global Family Leave
  • Flexible and hybrid working model
  • WESOP (World Employee Share Ownership Plan) to become a shareholder in the company
  • Engagement groups within the company: get a sneak peek at our company life at https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=Engagement_groups_HU
  • Working at the Most Sustainable Company in 2024 (TIME Magazine)
  • International, diverse environment and a company culture that encourages raising questions and ideas - to make an impact
  • Real future career-building opportunities locally & globally
  • ...and much more!


See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric: https://youtu.be/6D2Av1uUrzY

You know about us, so let us learn about you! Apply today!

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36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

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Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/89495?lang=en-us
Employment Type: Full Time