JOB TITLE: Finance Systems Data Architect LOCATION: United Kingdom, preferably in Telford SCOPE Schneider Electric in UK & I is ~1B€ turnover company, a leader in Energy Management, operating around 3 business models: Transactional (product), Systems (projects) & Services The Finance organisation is made of ~ people across the zone and is structured around 2 pillars, Business Finance and Governance (End to End Accounting and Internal Control, Tax, End to End Credit and Treasury). As Finance Systems & Data Architect, you will be part of the Finance Transformation team and actively participate in the Unify Journey to Readiness, ensuring pre-requisites are deployed with both Systems and Data. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Participate as part of the core team in the deployment of the Performance Bonus pilot, ensuring UK&I essential requirements are met as well as smooth deployment of Group standard solution. · Identify efficiencies in current processes for optimization and improvement of data quality. Communicate these changes to the finance function and wider business as appropriate. · Collaborate with the Accounting team on LEO and integration of Ecoact, ensuring required system or data changes are implemented. · Execute Journey to Readiness principles, in regard to: o Digital architect o Business transformations o Data cleansing and Governance. POSITION OF THE JOB IN THE ORGANIZATION The incumbent will report solid line to UK and Ireland Transformation & Data Leader. INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS The incumbent will be in frequent relations with : · Transformation Team · Territory Chief Accounting Officer · Head of Business Finance · Group Finance teams (Central, BU and Europe Ops) · Zone Business Leaders · Zone GSC and ETO organisations · Business Data Hub SKILLS/COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE · Business school or Engineering University graduate with a Major in Finance or Computer Science · 10 years of experiences, preferably commercial finance experience · Capacity to drive change and influence multiple stakeholder groups · Proficient with Data analysis and automation tools · Multi cultural and Multi locations management skills · Capacity to drive process change · Problem solving skills to identify problems or gaps in the financial systems, solve problems in a creative manner, and implement opportunities for improvement · Communication skills : o Influence and Convince o Foster Collaboration & Networking o Ease decision making process among teams, by being a sounding board, trusted advisor and facilitator o Comfortable to deal with conflicting situation and capacity to stand up o Story telling · Agility : o Take Risk and Innovate o Vuca management : ability to thrive in uncertainty, risks and ambiguity and to take decision with unperfect info o Ability to lead transformations · Act like owners : o Achieve sustainable results by effectively driving and influencing stakeholders to achieve business results in alignment with ethical principles and compliance o Ability to detect and anticipate risks, issues and build appropriate action plans to mitigate them · Skills : o Digital Acumen o Data Mindset o Project Management o One Finance Spirit At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future. “We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.” What we offer you: Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more. Apply now: Please submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. You know about us, so let us learn about you! Apply today.