Job Description:

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Plant Controller in our Seneca, SC location.

The mission of the Plant Controller role is to help the Seneca operations team (part of GSC NAM ETO cluster) make the most informed decisions possible for the benefit of Schneider Electric. They are going to aid the business decision making process through a deep understand of the operational drivers affecting performance and providing insightful analysis to drive actions. This also includes balancing the basics of Balance Sheet integrity, strong cost control, and forecasting processes.

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 135,000 employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

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What do you get to do in this position?

The Controller is directly responsible to Operation Leaders on all areas of plant finance; including but not limited to Cost Control, Productivity, and Balance Sheet management.

• Partners with Operation leadership to drive Plant Performance
• Prepares & Ensures accuracy and validity of the financial statements
• Manages the month-end close processes for the entity
• Reviews, Develops, Implements and Validates the Key Internal Controls for the entity
• Point of Contact for various specialists; including Tax, Audit, AP/AR, ...
• Leads the Budget & Forecast Processes, working with business partners
• Conducts variance analysis vs Budget & Forecast - presenting results to management
• Anticipates risk and opportunities on the short to medium term and works with business partners to react appropriately
• Supports partners on projects: justification, implementation and spending
• Manage and develop the skills and competencies of direct report(s)

This job might be for you if:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting -or- MBA /CPA
• 5-10 years related progressive financial experience, with preference of manufacturing environment controlling and managerial responsibilities
• Strong financial/analytical skills with proven business acumen to connect financial performance to business strategy
• Serve as Finance Business partner to Plant Manager and staff; the right candidate will demonstrate strong ability to work with and influence operations team and others not within direct reporting relationship
• Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization, verbally and in writing, with the ability to build effective partnerships across teams
• Advanced PC skills (emphasis on MS Excel, Power Point, HFM/Hyperion/Essbase, SAP and SQL) and the ability to adapt to new systems and applications quickly. Possess superior Excel skills including charting and ability to manipulate large volumes of data resulting from various sources into meaningful and dependable managerial information.

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401K plus match, and more. Click here to find out more about working with us: http://se.com/us/careers .

We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We're recognized around the world for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric.

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Schneider Electric is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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