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•This role is for Project Financial Controller for RAC and PA South America in Global Customer Projects Ops organization of Schneider Electric.

•Responsible for the financial follow-up & reporting projects under execution (including sales, profitability, cash, unbilled, KPIs, overdue, - Actual and Forecast) either on direct large projects and / or within a Projects portfolio

•Drive identification of main projects profitability deviations versus As-Sold (non-quality costs analysis) in collaboration with all main Project Functions and provide corrective actions plans proposals as needed.

•Support and challenge the financial aspects (including but not limited to costing, cash curve, etc..) at the tendering phase for new opportunities, in coordination with the Tendering Manager.

•Ensure compliance to all project controlling relevant rules (eg. IFRS 15), implementation of methods, processes (eg. CPP) and tools (eg. SAP, SGV), in accordance to the GCP requirements.

•Contribute / participate to all main GCP governance and PA Governance instances in place (including REL 1/2/3/4/5 / projects review / input to Projects Database reporting, etc..).

•Ensure effectiveness communication / explanation of projects performance (Actual & Forecast) towards internal and external to GCP and PA Stakeholder (BU / Countries / External Auditors, etc..).

•Be the Single Point of Contact during project execution towards Corporate Functions (Treasury / Trade Finance / Tax, etc..).

•Responsible for the financial follow-up of Projects risks provisions in consistence with Project risks & opportunities register.

•Contribute to Projects structuration / set-up in SAP in coordination with the Project Manager

•This role is reporting to GCP and PA Ops Project Business Finance Manager

•This role may require business trips within the perimeter of the RAC and PA

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• University and/or Business School: Master's degree or equivalent A level +5 years (either Engineering, Economics, or commercial high school degree)
• +5 years' experience in Finance & Control or Project environment
• Experience as Finance Business Partner in Project environment or Project Finance Controller
• Experience in a multi-cultural team environment is a plus
• Knowledge on Project Management is a plus
• Fluent in English is mandatory
• Strong communication skills to drive high performance and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills to handle complex matters in a synthetic way
• Digital mindset. Experience with PowerBI / Tableau is a plus
• Proven leadership skills to act as trusted advisor toward different management levels

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• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionFinance and Accounting/Auditing
• IndustriesAutomation Machinery Manufacturing

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