What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Finance Manager – Internal Controls & Compliance (Global Supply Chain) position at Schneider Electric?
Schneider Electric has a hybrid opportunity for a Business Finance Manager - Internal Controls & Compliance (GSC) in the following hub locations: Nashville, TN, Boston, MA or Dallas, TX.
Role Responsibilities:
You will:
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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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€40 billion global revenue
9% organic growth
150 000 employees in 100 countries
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 ‘inclusion’ is 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.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
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.
Role Responsibilities:
You will:
- Lead and oversee the internal control framework across North American (NAM) Supply Chain operations.
- Present quarterly internal control updates to NAM GSC Finance and Operations leadership
- Ensure strong governance over financial controls related to inventory, costing, and supply chain transactions in compliance with IFRS.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with internal policies and financial control standards.
- Partner with Plant Finance Teams, Supply Chain, GSC, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure financial integrity across end-to-end processes.
- Identify control gaps and drive continuous improvement, standardization, and automation of processes.
- Support risk assessments and implement mitigation actions across supply chain finance activities.
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and timely closure of findings.
- Drive finance transformation initiatives related to controls, reporting, and data governance.
- Maintain and update NAM GSC compliance policies ensuring consistency with Global policies.
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of internal controls across supply chain processes.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations teams to ensure compliance with financial and operational policies.
- Support monthly and quarterly closing processes, focusing on control validation and issue resolution.
- Work with Accounting, FP&A, CoCe, and business teams to ensure data accuracy and financial reporting integrity.
- Oversee control testing (cross-audits) and documentation, maintaining audit-ready processes.
- Strengthen inventory controls, including cycle counts, E&O governance, and scrap management.
- Provide guidance and training on internal control best practices to business stakeholders.
- Participate in risk assessments, process reviews, and control design enhancements.
- Support implementation of new systems, tools, and process improvements.
- Present control performance, risks, and recommendations with actionable insights.
- Collaborate with regional and global finance teams to ensure consistent control execution.
- 5–10 years of experience in finance, internal controls, audit, or supply chain finance.
- Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX), accounting, and financial processes.
- Background in audit, risk management, or compliance is a plus.
- Lead, develop, and empower team member(s) to build a high-performing team culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous development.
- Background in multinational manufacturing or supply chain operations preferred.
- Understanding of inventory accounting, costing, and operational finance processes.
- Experience with ERP systems and data governance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience working in a multinational, matrix organization with multiple reporting entities (IFRS).
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (advanced Excel preferred).
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to drive change and improve processes.
- Ownership mindset with strong execution capability under pressure.
- Strong internal control and compliance mindset.
- Ability to identify risks and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborative and effective in cross-functional environments.
- Proactive and solution-oriented with a continuous improvement approach.
- High level of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
- Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate findings into business insights.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment in a matrix organization.
- Clear communicator who can challenge and guide business teams constructively.
- Commitment to learning, innovation, and operational excellence.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
9% organic growth
150 000 employees in 100 countries
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 ‘inclusion’ is 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.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
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.