Schneider Electric
Global leader in electrification, automation and digitization for industries, infrastructure and buildings.
3 days ago
$145,800 - $194,400
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
159,002 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
forecasting
monthly close
erp updates
inventory forecast
financial reporting
audit support
Step into a high‑impact role at the heart of our finance organization as the General Financial Controller. You will lead core accounting operations, elevate our control environment, and provide the financial rigor needed to support Schneider Electric’s long‑term ambitions. The position blends technical excellence with a collaborative mindset, thriving in dynamic environments and continuous improvement.
In this strategic partnership role you will serve as a trusted advisor across all functions, translating financial data into clear insights that drive growth and results. You will act as a CFO proxy when required, steer the annual planning and balanced scorecard processes, and champion finance transformation initiatives that enhance the organization’s performance.
- Report business unit performance with actionable insights.
- Partner with leaders and sales teams to support growth.
- Act as CFO proxy and assist in strategic finance planning.
- Lead monthly and quarterly forecasts and actuals delivery.
- Oversee the monthly close process and communicate results to business leaders.
- Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, and local teams to ensure data accuracy.
- Analyze orders, sales, gross margin, and SFC performance and explain variances.
- Support audits of rebate programs and provide ad‑hoc analysis.
- Provide financial and commercial guidance to stakeholders.
- Drive finance transformation and contribute to broader business change.
- Promote compliance and strengthen internal control culture.
- Work with GSC and Inventory Planning to forecast inventory levels.
- Present financial results and translate data into business insights.
- Secure annual SFC funding, track inflows, and report ROI.
- Coordinate ERP cost updates with the North America Inventory Costing team.
- Steer the Hoshin annual plan and balanced scorecard processes with performance follow‑up.
Requirements
problem solving
collaborative
sap
hyperion
bi
accounting qualification
The ideal candidate brings a collaborative mindset, strong problem‑solving instincts, and a customer‑centric approach that transcends functional boundaries. Openness to feedback, resilience, ownership, and transparent communication are essential traits for success in this role.
We are looking for a finance leader with at least ten years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial analysis or FP&A, preferably with an accounting qualification. A solid technical foundation, proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and tools such as SAP, Hyperion and BI, combined with strong analytical and organizational skills, is required.
Benefits
The compensation package includes a base salary and short‑term incentive ranging from $145,800 to $194,400 for Ontario residents, along with a comprehensive benefits suite that features flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, pension matching, well‑being programs and generous vacation time.
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.