Schneider Electric
Global leader in electrification, automation and digitization for industries, infrastructure and buildings.
2 days ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Red Oak, Texas, United States
Onsite
Company Size
159,002 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
financial analysis
budget development
cost control
variance analysis
financial reporting
regulatory compliance
The controller will conduct financial analysis and monitoring, develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cost‑control measures, and analyze performance to identify improvement and cost‑saving opportunities. Collaboration with project managers and plant leadership will ensure financial guidance, variance analysis, and clear explanations for any deviations. Contributions to financial reporting, presentations for senior management, and strategic planning are also required, while ensuring compliance with regulations and internal controls.
- Perform financial analysis and monitoring for projects and plant operations.
- Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost‑control measures.
- Analyze project and plant performance to identify improvement and cost‑saving opportunities.
- Collaborate with project managers and plant management to provide financial guidance and support.
- Conduct variance analysis and explain deviations from budgets and forecasts.
- Contribute to financial reports and presentations for senior management.
- Participate in financial planning and strategic decision‑making processes.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and key internal controls.
Requirements
bachelor's
project controlling
advanced excel
oracle erp
cpa
communication
Schneider Electric offers an onsite Plant Finance Controller position in Red Oak, Texas. The role blends Project Controlling and Plant Controlling activities, providing cost control for end‑to‑end project execution in the Prefab business across North America with a focus on plant performance. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of key internal controls, and effective communication are essential.
Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or a related field and have proven experience in project or plant controlling. Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, advanced Excel, and financial management systems is required, with Oracle ERP knowledge a plus. Strong communication, attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic cross‑functional team are essential, and certifications such as CMA or CPA are advantageous.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
- Proven experience in project controlling, plant controlling, or similar roles.
- Strong proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial management systems (Oracle ERP a plus).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross‑functional team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and proactive mindset.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CMA, CPA) a plus.
Benefits
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
€38 billion
Annual Revenue
Generated through a blend of hardware, software, and services across electrification, automation, and IoT.
- Evolved from a steel and armaments business into a leading digital energy solutions provider.
- Pioneered programmable logic controllers and circuit breakers, growing through iconic acquisitions like Square D and APC.
- Typical projects include intelligent buildings, smart factories, resilient infrastructure, and future-proof data centres without specific numerical data.
- Its EcoStruxure platform delivers AI-enabled digital twins and lifecycle management.
- Expertise spans electrification, automation, digitization, smart industries, buildings, and data centre cooling.
- Unusual ventures include offshore cruise-ship charging systems and innovative tax-credit swaps to fund solar projects.
Culture + Values
- “Strong values, team spirit, and local autonomy within a global framework.”
- Emphasis on management based on strong values, team spirit, and local autonomy.
- Encouragement to go “beyond comfort zones” and understand on-the-ground realities.
Environment + Sustainability
71% Reduction
Emissions Cut
Achieved a 71% reduction in Scopes 1 & 2 emissions between 2017 and 2023, from 699,079 tCO₂e to 202,232 tCO₂e.
800Mt CO₂ Avoided
Customer Savings
Aims to help customers save or avoid 800 million metric tons of CO₂ by 2025 through EcoStruxure solutions.
50% Supplier Reduction
Operational Carbon
Seeks to reduce operational carbon emissions by 50% in top 1,000 suppliers by 2025, with 27% achieved by end-2023.
90% Renewables Target
Electricity by 2025
Committed to 90% renewable electricity by 2025, aiming for 100% by 2030; reported approximately 85% self-reported renewables in 2022.
- Joined RE100: aiming for 90% renewable electricity by 2025, 100% by 2030; reported ~85% self-reported renewables in 2022.
- Committed to a 25% absolute reduction in value-chain emissions by 2030 (from 2021 baseline), alongside a 90% reduction in operations by 2030.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% Women
Leadership Parity
Target to achieve gender parity with 50% women in top leadership roles by a specified year.
X% Exec
Women in Leadership
Percentage of women occupying executive positions in the latest reporting year.
Y% STEM
STEM Representation Target
Target to increase women's representation in STEM roles to Y% by year Z.
- Launched programs to ensure equitable recruitment, career progression, and pay across genders.
- Implemented gender pay equity audits with measurable adjustments made to close identified gaps.