Senior Manager, Business Finance - US Services

Schneider Electric•Boston, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Schneider Electric is hiring a Senior Business Finance Manager for its US Services line of business, with a hybrid work arrangement in Boston, Massachusetts, or Nashville, Tennessee. US Services is described as a strategic growth engine with ambitions to become a multi-billion-dollar business. The role provides business-partner support to senior US Services leadership and owns monthly consolidation of the US Services P&L and the quarterly rolling forecast cycle. It leads a team of analysts who produce analytics to support the Vice President of Operations and other P&L leaders. The position partners with leadership on financial strategy and translates operational priorities into revenue growth, margin expansion, and productivity improvements. It oversees P&L analytics, executive financial reviews, driver-based forecasts, financial close activities, labor productivity and rate development, and continuous improvement. The Senior Business Finance Manager also develops analysts and controllers, standardizes financial processes, and sponsors finance transformation through automation, reporting enhancements, advanced analytics, dashboards, and digital tools. The expected U.S. pay range is USD 168,800–253,200 per year, including base pay and short-term incentives. Schneider Electric describes its total rewards package as including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; paid family leaves; well-being programs; paid holidays and paid time off; short-term or sales incentives; potential company share ownership subject to eligibility; a 401(k) with match; development and learning resources; career opportunities; recognition programs; volunteer leave; and military leave benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive financial management experience.
Ability to drive performance for an installed-base services business rather than a traditional hardware OEM.
Proven track record in finance and team leadership.
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
Advanced financial modeling and analytics skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.
Proficiency in ERP systems and financial software.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, and JD Edwards.

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to shape and execute the financial strategy for US Services.
Translate operational priorities into sustainable revenue growth, margin expansion, and productivity improvements.
Own US Services P&L consolidation and analytics, focused on Revenue, Gross Margin, and Commercial Margin.
Prepare and deliver executive-level financial reviews, business performance updates, and recommendations to leadership.
Deliver accurate bottom-up rolling forecasts by business driver in collaboration with business partners.
Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, ensuring results are accurate, complete, and compliant with corporate policies.
Oversee labor productivity, absorption, and operational efficiency metrics, and drive continuous improvement based on KPIs and root-cause analysis of variances.
Provide leadership and governance over annual labor rate development to reflect business costs and profitability objectives.
Build and mentor a high-performing team of analysts and controllers; develop talent, strengthen business acumen, set performance expectations, and create succession plans for critical roles.
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Lead standardization of financial processes across the services business.
Sponsor and drive finance transformation initiatives, including automation, standardization, reporting enhancements, advanced analytics, dashboards, and digital tools.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including member reward points
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks credits to apply toward 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
Short-term incentives or sales incentives
Opportunities to own company shares, subject to eligibility based on start date
401(k) with company match
Performance and development conversations
Senior Talent Program
Global career opportunities
Access to the Schneider Career Hub for positions, projects, and mentors
Learning platforms such as Coursera
Recognition program, including service anniversaries
Volunteer leave
Military leave benefits