Residence in Bavaria, ideally near 91074 Herzogenaurach (near Erlangen / Nuremberg) & Mobile Office (hybrid)

IMPACT starts with us! Are you a talented and ambitious Finance professional? Would you like to be part of a challenging environment in an international software business? Then apply now to become part of our Finance team as a (Senior) Finance Controller (f/m/d) for ProLeiT GmbH, a subsidiary of Schneider Electric. Our headquarter is in Herzogenaurach (maybe you have already heard about this city as the German national football team is also based here ;-)). We develop and supply automation solutions for global process industry players worldwide in segments such as brewing, beverage, food, bakery, dairy, pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical and chemical.

Your IMPACT

• Support Finance director in the day-to-day operations to d rive and challenge financial performance and compliance.
• Lead month-end close along with quarterly forecast process, with the support of the junior controllers, with high quality and continuously improving efficiency with the use of digital tools.
• Drive and optimizes the performance of the project business for our German entity, by identifying trends and action plans, as a co-pilot of business leaders.
• Play a critical role in finance transformation global initiatives (including further digitization & automation) and reinforce the local finance integration into standard processes for a better efficiency and transparence of performance.

Our offer

• You can expect a motivated team and impactful tasks in an international environment.
• Innovation & digitization are very important to us; our hierarchies are flat, and the line of communication is short.
• Our Flex@Work model offers you flexibility in terms of working location (Herzogenaurach & mobile office) and working hours.
• Performance-related remuneration, a wide range of social benefits such as JobRad , as well as a fitness studio and a company canteen in Herzogenaurach round off our offer.
• The opportunity to take the next step in your career in the foreseeable future and with even more responsibility.

Your profile

• Degree in Finance/Accounting
• 5+ years' experience in Finance, ideally in a project business
• English and German (professional level), French or Spanish is a plus
• Advanced user experience in ERP Systems (SAP) and Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Advanced knowledge of Business Intelligence (Power BI/Tableau) or strong willingness to learn thanks to a good digital and data mindset

As an individual, we seek a proactive team player and change agent who excels in complex environments and comprehends the significance of stakeholder management. You possess excellent analytical skills and a strong drive to enhance efficiency through process improvements and digitization.

Curiosity, Inclusion, Teamwork

Nobody is flawless and not all career paths are the same. The important thing is that we have the will to learn and develop ourselves further. Because we know that career also means having to find your strengths first. Apply now, even if you don't fulfil all the requirements (yet). We look forward to getting to know you!

Your next step? Now apply online (no matter if you are a football fan or not)!

Please upload your CV including salary expectations and giving the job ID 72531. The contact person for this position is Isabel Blumrich. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact me via LinkedIn.

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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.

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