Head of Finance, SE Ventures

Schneider Electric•Boston, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of Finance is the senior finance leader for SE Ventures, Schneider Electric’s global corporate venture capital platform, and serves as a core partner to the Global Head of SE Ventures, the Investment Committee, and Schneider Electric Global Finance leadership. The role owns the platform’s end-to-end finance agenda across investment decision support, portfolio valuation, fund planning and performance, capital and liquidity management, reporting, governance, and controls. The position is based in San Francisco, CA or Boston, MA, with frequent travel to Menlo Park, and follows a hybrid work arrangement. The finance function supports the investment and partnership teams and Schneider Electric leadership by enabling disciplined investment deployment, portfolio oversight, and long-term value creation. The Head of Finance leads finance strategy, fund performance analysis, investment diligence and transaction governance, portfolio valuation, fund reporting and compliance, planning, and stakeholder engagement. Execution activities may be delegated to the Senior Finance Manager, while the Head of Finance retains ownership of judgement-intensive decisions, governance, senior stakeholder engagement, and final finance recommendations. The role is expected to bring at least eight years of relevant finance experience, particularly in venture capital, private equity, transaction advisory, valuation, M&A, or investment banking. The expected U.S. pay range is USD 208,000–312,000 per year, including base pay and short-term incentives. The position is full-time.

Requirements

At least 8 years of finance experience across venture capital, private equity, transaction advisory, valuation, M&A, or investment banking.
Strong transaction and valuation experience, particularly with early-stage, growth, small-sized, or mid-sized companies.
Expertise in financial modelling, capitalization tables, dilution, venture valuation, return analysis, and exit scenarios.
Strong commercial judgement and confidence challenging and influencing senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills and a reputation for integrity, ownership, and sound financial judgement.

Nice To Haves

CFA, CPA, or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

Lead SE Ventures’ finance strategy, operating model, priorities, and annual roadmap across direct investments and fund investments.
Own fund-level performance analysis, including portfolio value, realized and unrealized performance, MOIC, IRR, liquidity outlook, capital deployment, and scenario analysis.
Advise SE Ventures and Schneider Electric leadership on capital allocation, portfolio strategy, new fund structures, incentive economics, and other high-impact topics.
Translate complex portfolio and fund information into concise decision materials for senior leadership and governance forums.
Partner with the investment team on finance reviews and due diligence for new and follow-on investments.
Provide independent finance recommendations for Investment Committee decisions and ensure finance questions and remediation items are resolved before funding.
Coordinate finance approvals and Delegation of Authority requirements, engaging relevant Group and business finance stakeholders for material transactions.
Deliver recurring fair-value processes for direct investments and fund positions, and present valuations to the valuation committee for formal sign-off.
Maintain and periodically update the SE Ventures Valuation Policy and ensure consistent application of relevant accounting and industry valuation guidance.
Maintain the master investment summary and ensure accurate links among transaction activity, ownership, fair value, fund metrics, and management reporting.
Own fund financial reporting and coordinate recurring accounting, consolidation, audit, and tax deliverables with Schneider Electric teams and external service providers.
Lead SE Ventures’ budget, forecast, and strategic planning processes, covering operating costs, headcount, external advisers, portfolio support, and fund-related requirements.
Delegate execution activities to the Senior Finance Manager while retaining ownership of judgement-intensive decisions, governance, senior stakeholder engagement, and final finance recommendations.
Build effective relationships across SE Ventures, Global Finance, Strategy, business units, treasury, tax, accounting, internal control, audit, and legal teams.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including member reward points
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks credits to apply towards benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Paid family leaves
Well-being programs
12 holidays per year
20 days of paid time off per year, prorated in the first year based on start date
Base salary and short-term or sales incentives
Opportunities to own company shares, subject to eligibility and start date
401(k) with employer match
Ongoing performance and development conversations
Senior Talent Program
Global career opportunities
Access to the Schneider Career Hub for positions, projects, and mentors
Learning platforms, including Coursera
Recognition program, including service anniversaries
Volunteer leave
Schneider Electric Foundation community programs
Initiatives supporting youth education
Military leave benefits