Overview
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Our Benalla manufacturing site is located in regional Victoria. This permanent role involves hands-on day-to-day activities including project controlling, product costing, inventory, internal controls, financial analysis and other reporting requirements.
About Us
Schneider’s purpose is to create impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider we call this Life Is On. Our Mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency. Our products and services support everything from smart energy and building management to industrial automation and EV charging.
In 2025 we were named in Australia’s top 101 workplaces for women by WORK180 and recognised as the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025 by Corporate Knights. We are a truly global organisation, with Group Revenue of €38 billion in 2024 and 150,000+ employees across 100+ countries.
Benefits of Working for Schneider Electric
- Flexibility at Work and Global Family Leave
- FREE access to Coursera - online University to support your ongoing development
- Fitness Passport - focus on health and wellbeing
- Share program with the option to participate and receive discounts and contributions
- Annual Leave purchasing options to ensure flexibility in downtime
- Discounts at major vendors such as Clipse, JB-HiFi and Hoyts through our employee rewards schemes
- Ongoing training and development on an expanding portfolio of Schneider products
- Join the World’s Most Sustainable Company and market leader
- Working in a well-balanced team and a truly inclusive environment
The Opportunity
The Benalla manufacturing site plays a crucial role in our operations, providing energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability, primarily Transformers, Kiosks and Switchgear. The Benalla plant is a testament to our commitment to local manufacturing and innovation, contributing to the regional economy and offering opportunities.
We are currently seeking an experienced Finance Business Controller to join our team in Benalla, Victoria. This permanent position will involve day-to-day activities across project controlling, product costing, inventory, internal controls, financial analysis and other reporting requirements. This is a career opportunity to grow and make an impact within a relaxed regional location.
Key Responsibilities
- Own financial accounting processes including statutory books, monthly close, revenue management and adherence to internal processes
- Drive management accounting insights across P&L;, product lines and related cost structures
- Project controlling with a focus on cost alignment and overruns
- Ensure internal controls with a focus on assets and risk mitigation
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales, Finance and Leadership locally and globally
- Influence operational and strategic business decisions, providing specialist support to the Plant Director
- Oversee one direct report and foster a commercial culture focused on impact
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/Finance
- Experience in a similar role with a proven business partnering approach
- Strong IT and data analytics skills, with regular reporting experience
- Well-developed stakeholder engagement and collaborative style
- Team leadership experience and CA or CPA status are advantageous
All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documentation if selected for interview.
Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers. If submitted unsolicited, it will be treated as a direct candidate application and no fee will be payable.
How to Apply
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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? Schneider Electric values inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity and teamwork. We invite you to join as an IMPACT Maker and contribute to turning sustainability ambitions into actions across automation, electrification, and digitization.
Submit your online application to be considered for this position. This position will be posted until filled.
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