Job Description:
Drive financial performance in a complex project and systems environment
Are you a finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, influencing decisions, and working on large-scale customer projects? We are looking for a Systems Business Finance Controller, reporting to Ukkel, Brussels to support our Projects & Systems business, providing financial leadership across the full project lifecycle. #LI-JB10
In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to commercial and operational stakeholders, delivering financial insights that drive profitable growth, improve forecasting accuracy, and support strategic business decisions.
What you'll do
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Partner with Sales, Tendering, Project Management, and Operations teams to drive business performance and profitability.
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Act as the Finance Subject Matter Expert for bids, tenders, quotations, and major customer projects.
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Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making and ensure a single source of truth.
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Monitor project performance, margins, and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
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Deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
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Challenge and influence business decisions to maximize profitability and value creation.
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Support process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives within Finance.
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Build strong relationships across the organization based on trust, credibility, and business understanding.
(External) English Qualifications:
What we're looking for
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3–5+ years of experience in Business Finance, Project Controlling, Commercial Finance, Audit, Consulting, or a similar role.
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Fluent in English, French or Dutch is a plus.
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Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent.
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Experience in project, systems, infrastructure, engineering, automation, energy, or capital-intensive businesses.
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Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and business partnering skills.
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Understanding of project-based business models, including tenders, bids, project profitability, and P&L management.
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Experience within multinational organizations is preferred.
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Background in Big Four, consulting, or finance roles supporting project portfolios is considered an asset.
Local Benefits (English):
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.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flex plan , flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
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!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ 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.
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