Senior Manager, Business Finance - US Services

Schneider Electric; Franklin, Boston (TN, MA); Hybrid; USD 169,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric US Services seeks a Senior Business Finance Manager to own P&L consolidation, monthly rolling forecasts, and strategic financial partnership. Based in a hybrid hub (Boston or Nashville), you will lead a team of analysts, deliver executive reviews, and drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and productivity.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, process standardization, and finance transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on governance and insights for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive financial management experience.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial software (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, JD Edwards).

Responsibilities

• Own the consolidation of US Services P&L and monthly/quarterly forecasts.
• Lead a team of analysts delivering high-quality analytics for leadership.
• Prepare executive reviews and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, annual closing activities and compliance.
• Drive labor productivity and cost optimization through KPIs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

Schneider Electric has a hybrid opportunity for a Senior Business Finance Manager for its US Services line of business in one of the following hub locations: Boston,MA; Nashville, TN. US Services aims to be a multi-billion-dollar business over the coming years with an expansive employee base. It is seen as a strategic growth engine for Schneider Electric.

In this role, you will be focused on providing exceptional business partner support to top leadership within the US Services team. As the Sr. Business Finance Manager, you will own the consolidation of the US Services P&L on a monthly basis, in addition to the quarterly rolling forecast cycle. This position will lead a team of analysts focused on producing high-quality analytics that the Sr. Business Finance Manager can leverage to provide excellent internal customer service to the Vice President of Operations and other P&L leaders.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Business Partnership

• Partner with leadership to shape and execute the financial strategy for US Services.
• Translate operational priorities into sustainable revenue growth, margin expansion, and productivity improvements.

Financial Performance & Analytics

• Own the US Services P&L consolidation and analytics – focused on Revenue, Gross Margin, and Commercial Margin.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level financial reviews, business performance updates, and recommendations to leadership
• Deliver accurate rolling forecasts by business driver through a bottoms up approach within the team and strong collaboration with business partners.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, ensuring financial results are accurate, complete, and compliant with corporate policies.
• Oversee labor productivity, absorption, and operational efficiency metrics. Drive continuous improvement actions based on key performance indicators and root-cause analysis of variances.
• Provide leadership and governance over annual labor rate development, ensuring rates appropriately reflect business costs, and profitability objectives.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing team of analysts & controllers by developing talent, strengthening business acumen, establishing clear performance expectations, and creating succession plans for critical roles.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Process Excellence & Transformation

• Lead standardization of financial processes across services business
• Sponsor and drive finance transformation initiatives, including automation, standardization, reporting enhancements, and adoption of advanced analytics, dashboards, and digital tools.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive financial management experience
• Ability to drive performance for an installed base services business vs. a traditional hardware OEM
• Proven track record in finance and team leadership
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
• Advanced financial modelling and analytics skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial software. SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, & JD Edwards knowledge preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.

Ready to bring your expertise and leadership to a role where you'll truly make a difference?

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 168,800 - USD 253,200 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,