Finance Business Partner - Services

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Services Business Finance Controller in Boston, Dallas, Raleigh or Nashville office.

As a Services Business Controller, you will be supporting the growth of the Services business within the US Operations.

Services is Schneider Electric's fastest-growing activity.

This role offers a significant opportunity to make a substantial impact within the company and the region.

Travel: Occasional

What will you do?

The Services Business Finance Controller is responsible of enhancing the Services Business financial performance through insightful analysis, strategic action plans, and expert advisory, while ensuring strict compliance and upholding the highest standards of business ethics.

Business Partnering for Services Commercial Teams


* Understand strategies and support the development of operational plans that deliver results aligned with the strategic initiatives.


* Support commercial teams to plan & manage central cost providing visibility and supporting decision making.


* Analyze and follow up on commercial initiatives, helping prioritize and plan resource allocation on the commercial side.


* Oversee revenue management to ensure optimal margin achievement and enhance profitability.


* Analyze pricing strategies and market conditions to identify opportunities for revenue growth.


* Provide and monitor relevant financial support as the single point of contact for BU Finance leaders and other stakeholders.


* Partner with Local, Regional, and Global teams to provide financial support in terms of data stewardship, metrics, analysis, reporting, and compliance.

Reporting, Monitoring, and Escalation


* Ensure visibility and provide insights through the business reporting process, comparing actual performance to targets.


* Utilize financial modeling tools to predict future financial outcomes and support strategic decision-making.


* Create and manage quarterly forecasts for various departments, adjusting based on changing business conditions and financial performance.


* Analyze trends and deviations in performance-compare planned objectives, requirements, risks, schedules, and forecasts against what is actually being delivered.


* Recommend corrective actions and help deploy and follow up on mitigation and/or prevention plans to maximize profit and cash and reduce risk in a timely manner.

Compliance, Integrity, and Risk Management


* Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.


* Ensure the implementation of risk management policies and procedures.


* Implement and oversee governance policies to ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.


* Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard the company's assets and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting.


* Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards.


* Review and challenge order booking rules to ensure...