Plant Business Finance Controller

About the position The Plant Finance Business Controller at Schneider Electric in Lexington, KY, is responsible for providing financial leadership and support to the plant's operations team. This role requires a strong on-site presence to ensure effective decision-making through insightful financial analysis and management of the local finance team. The Controller will oversee cost control, productivity, and balance sheet management while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive plant performance and support budget and forecasting processes. Responsibilities • Partner with Operation leadership to drive Plant Performance. , • Prepare and ensure accuracy and validity of financial statements. , • Oversee the month-end close processes for the entity. , • Develop, implement, and validate key internal controls for the entity. , • Act as the point of contact for various specialists, including Tax, Audit, AP/AR. , • Support and oversee the Budget & Forecast Processes, working with business partners and GSC Central Functions. , • Leverage variance analysis of Actuals & Forecast and present results to management. , • Anticipate risks and opportunities in the short to medium term and react appropriately with business partners. , • Support partners on projects: justification, implementation, and spending. , • Manage and develop the skills and competencies of direct reports. Requirements • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting, or MBA/CPA. , • 8-15 years of related progressive financial experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. , • Previous experience navigating Supply Chain crisis support and guidance. , • Strong financial/analytical skills with proven business acumen. , • Ability to effectively communicate and engage with all levels of the organization. , • Advanced PC skills, especially in MS Excel, Power Point, HFM/Hyperion/Essbase, SAP, and SQL. , • Superior Excel skills including charting and data manipulation. Nice-to-haves • Experience in a manufacturing environment controlling and managerial responsibilities. , • Strong ability to work with and influence operations teams. Benefits • Dental insurance , • Military leave , • Paid time off , • Vision insurance , • 401(k) matching , • Life insurance , • Flexible work arrangements , • Paid family leaves , • Opportunity to purchase company stock , • 12 holidays per year , • 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment) Apply Job!