Business Finance Manager

Job Title: Business Finance Manager

Location: Macquarie Park, NSW

Function/Department: Finance

About Us

Schneider's purpose is to create impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider we call this
Life Is On
. Our Mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a result focused Business Finance Manager to join our high performing Finance Team. Based in Macquarie Park you will be reporting into Head of Business Finance, this role will focus on the Industrial Automation businesses.

You will be responsible for the delivery of scalable growth and value creation through business advisory and thoughtful analysis to drive strategic decision making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop a strong trusted relationships with the business to influence business decisions and outcomes
• Provide support to the business leaders from insights to actions to deliver and optimize business performance, by supporting strategy and participating to decision making
• Act as entity controller for PA entities in AU and NZ
• Drive the accountability and P&L ownership of key business stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal Schneider policies
• Review Industry and PA monthly financial results and KPIs and ensure accuracy
• Support Finance transformation projects including ERP implementations and Migrations

About you:

You're highly driven and strategic individual focused on finding opportunities and ways to optimise work processes.

You have sound experience of accounting fundamentals. You thrive to act as a partner with business by delivering financial analysis, actionable insights, and governance/control.

Key skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting plus any professional qualifications highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience ideally around 10 years or more in a Finance/Accounting discipline
• Exposure to Project/Service accounting and/or Software business models is desirable
• Understanding of the relevant industries; People Leadership, Financial (P&L) Management, Strategic Thinking and Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting, Risk Management, Business Systems
• Comprehensive knowledge of Lean Six Sigma
• Knowledge of performance measurement
• Mastery of systems, analytical, tools and data management

Why Schneider Electric?

We're proud to be Time's #1 Most Sustainable Company in the World. At Schneider Electric, you'll find purpose, flexibility, and a culture that values inclusion, learning, and impact.

What we offer:

• Flexible work arrangements and global family leave
• Competitive salary and share program options
• Career development in a global, future-focused company
• A supportive, inclusive team environment

Our Recruitment Process

1. Apply online

2. Initial phone conversation

3. Virtual or in-person panel interview

All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.

Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to Schneider Electric and no fee will be payable.

If you're driven by purpose, technically skilled, and ready to make an impact—we want to hear from you.

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

employees in 100+ countries

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

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