Plant Finance Business Partner

• Partner with Plant Leadership, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and HR teams to support business objectives and improve financial performance.
• Provide financial guidance and decision support to drive productivity, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Challenge assumptions and help business leaders evaluate risks, opportunities, and investment decisions.
• Translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.

• Lead monthly financial reviews and performance analysis.
• Monitor plant KPIs including productivity, labor efficiency, absorption, inventory, cost ratio, and manufacturing variances.
• Analyze trends, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the achievement of plant productivity and cost optimization targets.

• Support budget, forecast, and strategic planning processes.
• Partner with business leaders to develop realistic forecasts and action plans.
• Provide visibility to risks and opportunities impacting financial commitments.
• Monitor performance against forecasts and drive accountability across functions.

• Monitor manufacturing costs, overhead spending, inventory levels, and working capital performance.
• Support cycle count, physical inventory, and inventory governance activities.
• Partner with operations teams to improve inventory accuracy and reduce excess and obsolete inventory exposure.
• Drive cost transparency and support efforts to improve profitability.

• Support capital investment planning and project financial analysis.
• Assist with ROI, payback, and business case development for strategic investments.
• Monitor project performance and financial results throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and governance requirements.

• Participate in finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Leverage digital tools, analytics, and automation to improve reporting and decision-making capabilities.
• Support standardization and best practice sharing across Global Supply Chain Finance.

We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be developed through both work and life experiences. If you do not meet every qualification listed but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, plant controlling, cost accounting, FP&A, business partnering, or related finance roles.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Experience supporting operational leaders in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Experience within manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial operations.
• Knowledge of SAP/S4 HANA and business intelligence tools.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis, and cost accounting.
• Experience working in a matrixed global organization.

During your first year you will:

• Build strong partnerships with plant leadership and operational teams.
• Improve visibility into key operational and financial performance drivers.
• Deliver actionable insights that improve profitability and business results.
• Support successful execution of productivity, inventory, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Become a trusted advisor and strategic finance partner to plant leadership.

• Be part of a world leader in energy management and automation.
• Influence key manufacturing and business decisions.
• Gain exposure to operations, supply chain, and leadership teams.
• Work in an environment that values inclusion, innovation, sustainability, and continuous development.

Bring your financial expertise to a team that values your contribution - apply today!

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

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 101,600 - USD 152,400 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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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.

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