Country Finance Manager

Job Description:

IMPACT starts with us. Be an Impact Maker.

At Schneider Electric, you will contribute to solving the climate crisis and accelerating the energy transformation that our planet urgently needs. You will work among colleagues with very diverse personal and professional experiences, united by a vision of a better world.

Location & commitments:

• Hybrid work model,
• Permanent full-time contract after a probation period,
• Smart onboarding with access to e-learning tools,
• CSR & sustainability projects – make a real impact,
• Growth path – we support your ambitions with development plan.

Your IMPACT:

• Responsible for both management and statutory Financial Statements related to entities part of his/her scope, manage the overall risks and ensure overall compliance in the country, under the leadership of the Territory CFO, working closely with CAO and Finance experts
• Coordinate month-end closing and participate to Balance Sheet Reviews, closely with CAO and accounting team, and provide analysis.
• Co-pilot with the Country President in order to deliver and optimize short and long term Business Performance, by supporting strategy and participating to decision making. Provide management with strong financial insights, especially on performance management (monthly, forecast on main performance indicators (Sales, Orders, Commercial Margin, Cash Management, etc.), challenge and follow action plans to achieve targets.
• Participate in Territory Finance Council, People Committee, lead Country Finance Council and play an active role in Finance Community

• Contribute or lead projects at country level

• • Internal interactions (territory & corporate)

Business Leaders in the Country, Territory or Zone

Finance Territory team: CFO, CAO, Business Finance

Finance Experts (Corporate, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Internal Audit and Control), HR, Purchasing, Schneider Digital, etc.

• • External interactions

Auditors, Banks, Government Administration & local authorities, Agencies, Regulators, Customers, etc.

• • Scope & Reporting Lines

Scope: all entities part of a given country (within Operations Organizations)

Reporting directly to the Zone/Territory Chief Finance Officer and functionally to the Country President

Your Profile:

• Solid experience in finance and performance systems roles
• Expertise in accounting , controlling & business partnership
• Experience in international finance environment and cross-functional team
• Strong Business understanding and acumen
• English spoken and written mandatory, Polish good command recommended

Our Offer:

• EXCITING JOB in an international company, which is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation, with significant market share,
• DEVELOPMENT - the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a supportive team of professionals,
• ONBOARDING TRANINGS to help you find your way in our company,
• WIDE CHOICE OF BENEFITS - private medical care, life insurance, sports card, performance bonus, benefits cafeteria with the possibility to exchange points for selected products or services,
• BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES' CHILDREN from the company's social fund,
• ADDITIONAL FAMILY LEAVE - for the birth of a child or adoption, to care for a family member or for bereavement (additional leave beyond the terms of labor law),
• PROJECT WORK OPPORTUNITY (e.g., ambassador programme, mentoring, digitisation projects),
• DIVERSE TEAM - working in a diverse team and the opportunity to use foreign languages in your daily work,
• ACCESS TO TRAINING PLATFORM - training tailored to your needs and career goals,
• RECOGNITION - points that can be exchanged for various products and services,
• PARTICIPATION IN CSR or SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS - 1 fully paid volunteer day per year,
• EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM - have a say in who you work with and get an attractive financial bonus,
• NO FORMAL DRESS CODE - we welcome people as they are and see diversity as a value to the company.

Curiosity, Inclusion, Teamwork:

Nobody is flawless and not all career paths are the same. The important thing is that we have the will to learn and develop ourselves further. Because we know that career also means having to find your strengths first. Apply now, even if you don't fulfil all the requirements (yet). We look forward to getting to know you

Your next step? Now apply online

Please upload your CV including salary expectations.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us via LinkedIn.

About Our Company:

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

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.