Schneider Electric has a meaningful opportunity for a Plant Business Finance Controller in a hybrid role (3 days per week on-site) in Cincinnati, OH (West Chester) 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 dynamic role at a global company offering high visibility, opportunities for mobility, and an intimate yet supported environment, enabling you to lead locally and globally while managing the business as your own.
Position Summary
- Supporting the growth of the Services business within the US Operations
- Services is our fastest-growing activity, and one of the best job-creating opportunities in Schneider Electric
- As we grow Services, the recurring revenues ensure our company is more resilient and less impacted by economic cycles
- The proximity to customers creates a key space for innovation
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Roles & Responsibilities
- Owns the financial, controlling, accounting and internal controls in the plant environment as well as the supervision the various financial transactions, controls, and some of the accounting activities
- Leads the coordination of the plant's financial and capital investment forecasting, latest thinking, and KPI reporting as defined by the division or management
- Meets with plant management and other departments to discuss monthly financial performance & analysis , policy interpretations, cost distributions and saving initiatives to ensure accurate and actionable plant business decisions
- Provide direct labor productivity reporting and analyzes
- Guide with operations on aligning productivity and capacity planning
- Evaluate business controls applied to the sites impacting manufacturing and inventory
- Work with local management to implement and improve controls as needed
- Coordinate and prepare Excess & Obsolete Inventory financial reserve and mitigating actions
- Certify that all transactions are recorded in line with Corporate Policy & Company Code of Conduct
- Safeguard all company assets; participate in reviewing asset inventory and utilization
- Provide a leadership role that ensures a proper control environment
- Coordinate and ensure that all accounting bookings are complete and accurate
- Provide ad-hoc analysis as needed on various projects
- This position is the central point of contact between the plant and Services US Operations for financial and other key management data
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 business or finance
- At least 3+ years of work experience in Finance roles in a multinational and matrix environment
- Strong Excel skills
- English mandatory as working language
Skills & Abilities
- Good communication, negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills
- Able to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management.
- Driven, passionate about growth and always ready to challenge the status quo for the best interest of the business
- Good functional managerial skills
- Strong organization and planning skills
Preferences
- MBA
- 5+ years of work experience in Finance roles in a multinational and matrix environment
- Good financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting skills
- Experience with legacy operating systems and SAP
- Knowledge of standard cost systems, cost analysis, and general accounting procedures and controls
- Manufacturing experience
- Business Partnership experience
- Change management experience
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 Director, Services
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
Schedule: Full-time
Req: 2024-72253
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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 Director, Services
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
Schedule: Full-time
Req: 2024-72253
#LI-DS1
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.
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