Plant Finance Controller

Plant Finance Controller

Schneider Electric has an onsite opportunity (5 days a week) for a Plant Finance Controller in El Paso, TX. This opportunity will have responsibility for the El Paso 1 & El Paso 2 Plants. The role requires an on-site, in-plant presence – remote work will be allowed situationally and on an as needed basis, but the expectation of this position is that your on-site in plant presence will be required 5 days per week. Join us as a Plant Finance Business Controller, where you'll shape critical decisions by delivering sharp financial insights, partnering closely with plant leadership, and driving strong governance, budgeting, and operational performance. You'll support both day-to-day execution and transformative initiatives across North America GSC network while leading and developing a high-impact finance team in a growing, dynamic environment. This opportunity is less technical and is more of a direct influence on the business to focus on operational areas as well as more capacity to get involved in transversal projects.

Roles & Responsibilities

Finance Business Partnership: Partner with plant leadership to drive financial and operational performance. Collaborate across GSC Finance and cross-functional teams on key plant performance and strategic initiatives. Anticipate short- and mid-term risks and opportunities, guiding partners toward timely actions. Promote understanding of plant performance metrics and help challenge and drive results aligned with NAM GSC and NA Ops strategy.

Financial Controlling & Budget Management: Ensure monthly financial statement accuracy and oversee month-end close with the NAM GSC CoCe. Lead quarterly budget and forecast processes, driving accuracy with plant and central partners. Support monthly forecasting and "latest thinking" with the plant management team. Perform regular variance analysis of actuals vs. forecast and present insights to leadership to inform decisions.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Governance: Manage, validate, and improve Key Internal Controls, including monthly cross-audit activities and action-plan follow-through. Support governance and compliance processes, including physical inventory, cycle counts, and inventory-related reporting. Oversee capital expenditure control (CIP), documentation, and collaboration with project and engineering teams to ensure accurate capitalization and depreciation. Respond to internal and external audit requests and ensure ongoing adherence to required controls and procedures.

Leadership Expectations & Team Management: Lead with curiosity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic to model effective local leadership. Develop the skills and capabilities of direct reports. Support growth and competency development of indirect finance team members across the NAM GSC CoCe. Transformation Initiatives: Continued evolution and maturity of the Plant Finance Business Partner Role definition E2E plant project controlling implementation and development.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or CPA. 5+ years' experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or operations controlling, including team leadership or financial business partnership. Advanced technical skills, especially in Excel, PowerPoint, HFM/Hyperion/Essbase, SAP, SQL, and the ability to quickly learn new systems. Strong Excel abilities, including data manipulation and building meaningful managerial insights from large datasets. Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems. Background in project controlling and/or operational budget management.

Skills & Abilities: Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to link performance to business strategy. Able to influence and collaborate effectively with operations teams and stakeholders beyond direct reporting lines. Communicates clearly at all organizational levels, building strong cross-functional partnerships. Works collaboratively to enable outcomes while engaging and influencing diverse stakeholders for insights and alignment. Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability, and end-to-end thinking to drive sound decisions for the plant, customers, and Schneider Electric. Highly self-driven and able to advance work independently without onsite oversight.

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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 117,600 - USD 176,400 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.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you. 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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