Financial Analyst
Posted on March 11, 2026 by Schneider Electric
- Buffalo Grove, United States of America
- $117600.0 - $176400.0
- Full Time
In this role, you will support the Plant Finance Manager in managing the company's financial planning, analysis, costing and reporting functions. This role involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to assist in strategic decision-making and enhance overall financial performance. Additionally, the analyst will support the integration of the entity for a specified duration, ensuring alignment with corporate financial practices.
What will you do?
- Costing: Lead the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Annual Operating Cost (AOC) process, including defining and updating standard overhead rates, establishing product costing methodologies, and ensuring accurate allocation of manufacturing costs.
- Inventory KPIs: Define, implement, and monitor key inventory performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turns, days on hand, excess & obsolete levels, and accuracy metrics. Partner with operations and supply chain teams to drive improvements in working capital, optimize inventory levels, and ensure alignment with corporate financial targets.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of the annual budget and financial forecasts; monitor performance against the budget and provide variance analysis.
- Data Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
- Integration Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the financial integration of these entities, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and practices during the transition period.
- Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to gather relevant data and insights, ensuring alignment with financial goals and strategies.
- Ad Hoc Analysis: Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports as requested by the CFO or other senior management.
- Performance Metrics: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure financial performance and operational efficiency.
- Presentation Support: Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for board meetings and executive-level discussions.
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or MBA or CPA / equivalent in Finance is a must.
- Minimum of 5 + years professional work experience (not including internships) in Costing, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Experience from manufacturing industry is a must.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (Excel, financial software).
- Knowledge in Acumatica is plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
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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€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ 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. 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.
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.
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April 10, 2026
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