For our Finance division, we are looking for a Europe Lead Accountant (M/W/X) to join Schneider Electric Sustainability Business (SB), make a difference and impact ! This person will work for the regions of Belgium and the UK, reporting to our office in Belgium.

SB is the largest and fastest growing energy and sustainability business in the world providing the leading software and services proposition in the global marketplace. It's part of a globally recognized sustainability front runner with a clear purpose and mission - Life is On.

You'll be part of an organization that thrives not only on creating strategic vision but really driving the solution for the client across a multitude of decarbonization levers.

The new Europe Lead Accountant will partner with a network of leading European experts and professional consultants within the field of Energy and Sustainability management as well as a network of highly skilled finance professionals across Schneider Electric territories and provide high-impact financial support ultimately helping SB clients to achieve their Energy and Sustainability goals.

Daily task and responsibilities

• Full R2R responsibility of 2 legal entities in Belgium and in UK housing 80% of SB business in Europe and in UK.
• Design and implement future ready and Regulations / Internal Control / IFRS compliant R2R tools and processes in order to enable multiyear high double-digit growth leveraging support of SE territories functions (including Tax, Treasury, Consolidation, Accounting etc.) and Group's accounting back offices in India. Lead SB Europe Finance team on the transformation journey.
• Partner with SB Europe Business Finance team to provide financial analyses, data and insight to key European business stakeholders - fully consistent with closing - enabling them to tackle their most critical challenges and report results to their senior management.
• Drive division wide finance and business transformations in collaboration with one Global SB finance team as well as one Global commercial team (across US, Europe and Australia), leveraging one global finance system (Dynamics 365) and a common set of commercial and operational tools
• Drive Group wide accounting transformations as SB Europe Finance SPOC of a worldwide network of hundreds of highly skilled and experienced finance professionals

You are someone with...

• Education: a University Degree in Finance, Accounting or Related Field. A Certification in Management Accountant would be a plus.
• Relevant Experience : 5 years of experience in Management Accounting
• Language Proficiency : Fluent in English, with a good knowledge of French or Dutch.
• Technical Know-How : experience with Project Modules of SE ERPs, PowerBI and Dynamics 365 are considered a plus.

You are someone who...

• Is Independent and Pedagogical : Ability to navigate complexity and deal with uncertainty and rapidly changing environment.
• Values Teamwork : Team player and achiever mindset. Capacity to coordinate and collaborate with multiple stakeholders across various countries and cultures
• Has a Good Analytical Mindset : Strong analytical skills with a digital mindset and eagerness to embrace change.
• Is Well-Organized and Communicative : Hands on attitude, collaborative. Excellent written & verbal presentation and communication skills.
• Is Persistent and Positive : Displays a persistent approach with a positive attitude, can meet deadlines.

What we offer: a unique chance to empower your career and professional fulfilment

You will be part of a growing leading global player that is ranked most sustainable company in the world . You will be empowered to serve your meaningful purpose. You will learn every day and develop through the online learning offer of 10.000+ e-learnings and development programs across various domains.

We believe that great people make Schneider Electric a great company and Schneider Electric people have been recognized as the best professionals in our industry . We strive for the wellbeing of our employees through trainings and an annual Well-being Week. Our global family leave policy was recognized as one of the most efficient work/life balance enablers worldwide.

Diversity is one of our top priorities. As an organization we feel honored to be in the 2020 list of 'Bloomberg Gender-Equality' for the third year in a row and also to be on the 1st place of the industrial sector of the 'Equileap Top 200 Gender Equality'.

Your role will give you autonomy and varied opportunities to overcome challenges of an international growing organization. Open your career to functional, geographical, and hierarchical mobility opportunities.

An attractive salary package:

• Fixed salary
• Bonus
• Insurances: group and hospitalization
• Opportunities to further develop within the group while being entitled to ongoing training.

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Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Discover your M eaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

₠34.2bn global revenue
+12% organic growth
135 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

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.

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