Do you want to play a pivotal role in steering financial performance within a global, fast-growing SaaS organization? At Planon, part of Schneider Electric, we are looking for a Senior Business Controller who will act as a strategic finance partner to our Field Services domain -one of the most significant and business-critical areas of our organization.
In this role, you will go beyond traditional financial control. You will translate complex financial data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and driving sustainable growth across multiple international regions. This is a highly visible position with substantial impact, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a large share of company revenue and to grow into broader responsibilities over time.
What will you do
- Act as the financial business partner for the Field Services domain, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.
- Analyse financial results and translate data into clear, actionable business insights.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes for your areas of responsibility.
- Monitor and optimize P&L performance, identifying risks and opportunities and proactively advising stakeholders.
- Provide financial guidance on services and SaaS revenue models, including recurring revenue and project-based income.
- Challenge business assumptions and support initiatives that drive profitability and operational efficiency.
A company is nothing without its people. Our diverse group of employees is the beating heart of our business and the key to our collective success.
Our ideal candidate combines strong financial expertise with business acumen and stakeholder engagement:
- Bachelor or Master degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 5–10 years of experience in Business Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or a similar finance role.
- Strong foundation in finance and accounting, with the ability to understand complex financial structures.
- Proven experience translating financial data into strategic business insights, preferably within large, multi-region organizations.
- Affinity with or experience in SaaS and services-based business models, including recurring revenue, project accounting, and P&L dynamics.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge the business constructively.
- Proactive, communicative, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to operate independently at a senior level while collaborating effectively within a team.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
A healthy work-life balance and the possibility of working hybrid. We encourage a collaborative and learning work environment, which is why we offer constant learning and meaningful training opportunities. In addition, we offer challenging projects with world-leading clients and extraordinary experiences. For this role we offer the following benefits package.
Join us on our journey to become the recognized world leader in Smart Sustainable Building Management software solutions, controlling solutions for the construction and real estate industries. How do we do this? By putting our people at the heart of our company and creating an inspiring and safe environment that allows all of us to work, learn, live, and play.
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