Business Finance Controller

What will you do?

• Responsible for reporting the financial performance of the business unit(s);
• Support business leaders and sales teams to drive the results and the business objectives of growth;
• Support CFO as proxy when unavailable or out of office
• Help develop short- and long-term strategy for finance team
• Responsible for supporting the reporting requirements (Actuals & Planning) including:
• Working in conjunction with business managers to develop monthly and quarterly forecasts;
• Engage in the reporting of the Monthly Close process and create visibility through regular communication with the Business Leaders;
• Working closely with the Accounting and FP&A, Local Managers and staff to ensure understanding and integrity of the data;
• Analyse results for the business unit (Orders, Sales, Gross Margin, SFC) and explain variances
• Support with the audit of various rebate programs;
• 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
• Responsible for any other finance duties that fall within reasonable scope of the role;
• Promote the compliance principles and Key Internal Control mindset among the business team;
• Work closely with GSC and Inventory Planning team to secure the right inventory for the business. This may require analyzing past volumes and forecasting future unit requirement for the business.
• Present results to the business and provide actionable insight to the numbers.
• Work with line of business (LoB) to secure annual funding for Support Function Costs (SFC), and track receipt of funds. Report ROI to LoB/CFO as required.
• Work with North America (NAM) Inventory costing team to ensure costs are properly updated in the ERP.
• Gatekeeper of Hoshin (yearly plan), the balanced scorecard for the business. Hold business (and yourself, the FBP) accountable by having monthly Hoshin review.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• 7 to 10 years of experience in financial roles including accounting, auditing, financial analysis, FP&A;
• An accounting qualification a plus
• Strong technical background;
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (Budgeting, forecasting and reporting experience) is essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Experience of a matrix structure within a multinational manufacturing organisation;
• Experience in MS Office Suite, SAP, Hyperion and other BI tools;
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability;
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Well-organised with ability to prioritize and multi task;
• Hands-on approach;
• Drive for results;
• Experience in implementing change;
• Ability to demonstrate the use of initiative in developing ideas and improvements to working practices/disciplines across the organisation 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;
• Strong time management skills are essential;
• Be resilient in supporting the team to achieve results even when facing resistance;

What's in it for me?

• Flexibility : With our Global Flexibility at Work policy, we empower our employees to work flexibly and to manage their unique life and work in the way that works best for them. We embrace agile, flexible and smart ways of working for our people — to support higher performance, greater inclusion and well-being, and stronger resiliency. Working part-time or from the comfort of your home are just a few of the choices you can make when you need most. We work in a hybrid setting (exact configuration will be discussed with the Manager) and the rest of time with customers and/or collaborating with peers and partners at our office.
• Career Development: We empower our people to grow and learn every day, developing new skills and building careers for today and tomorrow.
• Inclusive Environment: At Schneider Electric, diversity is an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. By embracing difference, Schneider Electric builds a culture of respect where everyone feels safe to be their authentic selves. We are 100% committed to inclusion and our policies reflect this commitment to our employees.
• Great Benefits: Schneider Electric Canada offers an inclusive benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, group pension match, well-being programs, holidays & paid time off, recharge breaks, employee share ownership plan and more. Learn more:

Impact starts with us:

• You are Inclusive . You embrace different. You are highly collaborative and thrive in a matrix organization filled with diversity of backgrounds, experience and perspectives. You are active in the community and industry andserve as a brand ambassador.
• You value Mastery . You see challenges and failures as opportunities to learn. You are committed to developing high-quality solutions. You leverage technology and expand digital competencies to increase personal effectiveness and those of your customers.
• You work with Purpose . You prioritize customer needs above internal matters. You are future focused and are aware of market trends and competitive insights.
• You take Action . This is your company. You self-manage and achieve results in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• You are Curious . You possess a passion for learning and take steps to sharpen your expertise and further your skillset. You share that passion through coaching and training peers and customers.
• You love working as a Team . You possess interpersonal skills to interact effectively with colleagues, channel partners and customers to build bridges. You celebrate and support the work of others and openly discuss goals, opportunities, and challenges.

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

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.

€34.2bn global revenue
+12% organic growth
employees in 100+ countries
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

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 and our DEI Policy

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.