Job Description Step into a high‑impact role at the intersection of finance and commercial strategy. As our Business Finance Controller, you will play a central role in strengthening our financial foundations while shaping the commercial insights that drive profitable growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to partner closely with Sales leadership, enhance financial discipline, and elevate the analytical rigor that supports both short‑term execution and long‑term strategic ambitions. We are looking for a finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen and a team-oriented mindset. If you enjoy working in dynamic environments, thrive in cross functional settings, and are motivated by the opportunity to influence decisions across the business, this role will allow you to make a meaningful, organization‑wide impact. Core Finance Leadership As a strategic partner to all functions, you will Report on business unit performance with clear and actionable insights. Act as CFO proxy when required and support the development of Finance strategic plans. Lead all Actuals and Planning cycles, including monthly and quarterly forecasts. Support the Monthly Close process and maintain transparent communication with Business Leaders. Collaborate closely with Accounting, FP&A and local teams to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Promote compliance standards and strengthen the Internal Control culture across teams. Drive finance transformation initiatives and contribute to broader organizational change efforts. Coordinate with the North America Inventory Costing team to maintain accurate ERP cost updates. Steer the Hoshin annual plan and balanced scorecard processes and ensure consistent monthly follow up. Business Unit Performance Management In support of BU performance, you will Analyze Orders, Sales, Gross Margin and support function cost performance and explain key variances. Present financial results and translate data into meaningful, business oriented insights. Partner with Line of Business teams to secure annual support function cost funding, track inflows and report ROI. Work with GSC and Inventory Planning to secure appropriate inventory levels through data driven forecasting. Support audits of rebate programs and deliver ad hoc analyses as needed. Provide financial and commercial guidance to stakeholders across the business. Commercial Controlling and Sales Partnership As a close partner to Sales leadership, you will Collaborate with Sales to build pipeline visibility and help shape commercial plans, channel mix and execution to support short and long term commitments. Track progress against sales KPIs and strategic initiatives and prepare concise executive summaries for leadership. Maintain a rolling register of Risks and Opportunities across volume, pricing realization, rebate accruals and program performance and propose mitigation actions. Stress test forecasts for upside and downside scenarios, including distributor inventory shifts,



competitive price movements and project timing changes, and define aligned actions with Sales and Business Units. Own the end to end governance of the Price Waterfall from Gross to Net Net, ensuring policy compliance, full traceability and strong margin control. Lead the design, accrual and settlement of rebates, bonuses and other growth or volume based discounts through standardized processes, automation and a single source of truth to prevent errors and disputes. What you Bring A collaborative mindset and the desire to actively contribute to and evolve, our culture. A genuine appetite for problem‑solving and continuous improvement. Openness to feedback and the motivation to grow from it. A customer‑centric approach and the ability to think beyond functional boundaries. Curiosity, drive to learn, and a commitment to staying engaged and innovative. Ambition to grow within the organization and take on increasing responsibility. Resilience, determination, and a strong sense of ownership. Transparency in sharing information, ideas, and perspectives. What's in it for you A minimum of ten years of experience in finance roles such as accounting, auditing, financial analysis or FP&A. An accounting qualification, considered an asset. A strong technical foundation and excellent knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and reporting. Full professional proficiency in English, spoken and written. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience working in a matrix environment within a multinational manufacturing organization. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, SAP, Hyperion and BI tools. High attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities and effective problem‑solving skills. Excellent organizational abilities, including prioritization and multitasking. A hands‑on approach and a strong drive for results. Experience supporting or leading change initiatives. The ability to suggest improvements, take initiative and own deliverables end to end. The capacity to work effectively at all levels of the organization and meet or exceed expectations of internal and external stakeholders. Strong time‑management skills and resilience when supporting the team through challenges. The compensation range for this full‑time position, which includes base pay and short‑term incentive, is $109,600 - $159,600 for candidates who are Ontario residents. Our salary ranges are determined by including roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.



Schneider Electric also offers an inclusive benefits package to support all of our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, pension matching, well‑being programs, holidays & paid time off, and more. We recognize that skills and competencies can be developed through a variety of experiences, both professional and personal. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique background and perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Let us learn about you! Apply today. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. 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 outstanding 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! €36 billion global revenue + 13% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries #1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Business Finance Controller - Commercial - $109,600 - $159,600 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Toronto