Job Description: Join Schneider Electric and Empower your career!


In every moment, we empower everyone to make the most of our energy and resources, everywhere in the world. Life Is On. All along the way, we create and provide equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere. We continually create an inclusive environment and welcome people from all backgrounds. We do our best and innovate, while managing our lives and work in a personal way. Together we dare to make things happen and turn our bold ideas into reality. That’s why we’re proud to be nominated by Linked In as top 25 ‘employer of choice. Discover how our value and unique position will make you choose Schneider Electric as (future) employer!

Daily tasks:

• Deliver Analytics: Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Financial Insight & Forecasting: Ensure accurate forecasting and insights for Group Equity Story.
• Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with various business units based on trust and competence.
• Profitability Tracking: Challenge decisions to ensure consistency with overall profitability.
• Standard Processes: Implement automated processes to enhance efficiency.
• Leadership Development: Foster a collaborative culture and develop future-ready Finance leaders.

Key responsibilities:

• P&L Management: Oversee full P&L performance, including forecasting and performance monitoring.
• KPI Monitoring: Track operational KPIs and monthly performance against targets.
• Performance Bonus Oversight: Validate and challenge performance bonus payments and accruals.
• Transfer Pricing: Lead transfer pricing processes with support from relevant teams.
• Stakeholder Support: Act as a financial guide for operational stakeholders, providing timely analysis.
• Performance Reporting: Provide regular performance reports with actionable recommendations.
• Assumption Challenges: Question business assumptions and decisions for better outcomes.
• Closing Coordination: Collaborate with accounting and finance teams for monthly and annual closings.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Finance or Economics.
• Experience: 5-8 years of experience in a controlling or finance role.
• Process Orientation: Proven ability to adhere to processes and meet tight deadlines.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business operations and the ability to analyze a client’s needs.
• Communication Skills: Excellent listening and communication skills, with the ability to influence others and build strong networks up to the VP level.
• Personality: Proactive, open-minded, and passionate about working in international teams.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in French and English; Dutch is a valuable asset.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office and SAP, with strong computer skills.
• Influence and Communication: Exceptional influencing and communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Teamwork: A true team player who can also work independently.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Flexible with a positive attitude.
• Location Preference: Ideally based close to the assigned region (Uccle, Brussels).

About Our Company: 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!
€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations