Business Finance Controller - US ETO Operations

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Business Finance Controller - US ETO Operations to be based in Nashville, TN. 

This role will support the Finance function and the convergence transformation activity for a Schneider Electric business Segment in the US geography. In this role, you will be the primary point-of-contact for the ETO convergence Finance workstream, driving alignment, project activities, and adherence to global policy and program roadmap. In addition, you will provide support of the overall P&L from Orders / Revenue to Execution / Margin, along with the Senior Controller of the business. This is a unique opportunity where you can directly impact your P&L, while also being a central figure in a key transformation for one of Schneider Electric's highest growth businesses. This is a business partnership-heavy role, where you will be partnering with the specific Schneider Electric business segment to develop and implement solutions to help drive the growth expectations for the group but also measure execution and drive margin growth.

What will you do?

· Lead the ETO Convergence transformation process from the Commercial perspective, including system and cultural change across the territory ensuring alignment with the Finance Transformation Global Strategy covering the Six Finance Disciplines & the associated Business stakeholders

· Ensure the Finance Transformation KPIs are implemented, adopted and the value delivered to the company

· Collaborate closely with the Finance Transformation Global Function including:

· Drive the Transformation Roadmap according to the agreed timeline

· Partner with the Finance Digital Transformation Office on the Communication, Change Management and Training Plan for the local Finance & Business Teams

· Collaboration with Global Finance Teams on the Process Design, Tools & Data Quality

· Champion of local best practice sharing and transparent feedback to the Global Finance Teams

· Proactively support business leaders by identifying opportunities to increase profitability

· Analyze margin evolution, identifies key components of deviation and communicates effectively to US and Global leaders to take corrective actions

· Support country to manage the transactional P&L, simulate accurate forecast and optimize the profitability by proactive management of product portfolio (mix)

· Develop models and processes to ensure consistency in information delivery across the

· Strengthen existing finance and business processes

· Execute cost control on Business origin SFC, Middle Office MBC and Order Engineer productivity contributing to P&L performance

· Support full compliance with local regulation and company policy despite pressure on performance for the business leaders

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. 

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• 7-10 years experience in financial roles including accounting, auditing, financial analysis and FP&A
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, forecasting and reporting experience) is essential
• Experience of a matrix structure within a multinational manufacturing organisation.
• Experience in MS Office Suite
• Experience in ad hoc financial modelling
• Experience with SQL, Tableau, SAP/Oracle
• Self-motivated and self-sufficient
• Willingness to make tough decisions and challenge leadership
• Thrive in an ambiguous environment
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Eagerness to solve problems
• Agility to go to ground zero and communicate at an executive level
• Tenacious approach to get things done in a collaborative manner

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