Business Finance Specialist - US Industrial Automation

Schneider Electric has a hybrid opportunity for a Business Finance Specialist - Industrial Automation in Nashville, Tennessee, Boston, MA or Dallas, TX.

The FP&A Analyst will act as a key finance partner to the US Industrial Automation business, providing financial insights, forward-looking analysis, and decision support.

The role will connect financial performance with business drivers, strengthen planning and forecasting, and help identify risks and opportunities to improve overall performance.

Key Responsibilities


* Financial Planning & Forecasting: Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, translating business assumptions into clear financial outcomes.



* Performance Analysis: Analyze actual and forecast performance, identify key business drivers, and provide actionable insights on risks and opportunities.



* Business Partnership: Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to support decision-making and provide a forward-looking financial perspective.



* Management Reporting: Deliver clear, concise, and insightful financial reporting focused on business performance, trends, and key deviations.



* Scenario & Decision Support: Develop financial scenarios and sensitivity analyses to evaluate business alternatives and support strategic and operational decisions.



* Data & Analytics: Leverage financial data, digital tools, and analytical capabilities to improve visibility, simplify analysis, and increase the quality of insights.



* Performance Management: Support the definition and monitoring of key financial KPIs, ensuring alignment between financial targets and business priorities.



* Continuous Improvement: Drive standardization, automation, and simplification of FP&A processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.

Qualification Requirements


* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration.



* Solid understanding of financial statements, P&L drivers, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.



* Experience working with cross-functional and/or international teams in a dynamic business environment.



* Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial results with operational and commercial drivers.



* Professional proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate financial insights clearly to different stakeholders.

Skills


* Financial & Business Acumen: Strong understanding of financial performance and the ability to connect results with key business drivers.



* Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and translate them into actionable insights.



* Financial Modeling & Digital Tools: Strong capabilities in financial modeling, Excel, and analytical tools, with a mindset toward automation and simplification.



* Strategic & Forward-Looking Mindset: Ability to develop scenarios, challenge assumptions, and provide insights that su...