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INTRODUCTION

We are looking for a passionate, experienced, and skilled Functional Lead – SAP CO to support the digital transformation within Schneider Electric’s North America Market (NAM). As a member of NAM Digital and respective program Scrum team you will lead definition, planning and delivering iterative releases of our digital platforms using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). You will work closely with Finance business process owners, Product management, Solution Architects, Scrum team members, and enabling teams.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Functional Lead – SAP CO partners with Business Process Owners and product management teams to drive transformation by providing deep functional expertise and identifying modern technology solutions leveraging industry-leading practices. In addition to driving process improvements, this role plays a key part in solution design and architecture, setting direction for hands-on configuration consultants and ensuring cohesive, scalable solutions aligned with business goals. The Functional Lead also helps develop the transformation roadmap and identify/quantify value drivers.

What will you do?

• Provide process and solution expertise to drive standardization and scalable design.
• Lead design decision-making and resolve key solution questions in partnership with Product Managers/Owners.
• Confirm process scope and required customizations with Product Managers/Owners.
• Translate business requirements into end-to-end SAP CO solution designs.
• Guide configuration consultants and technical teams to ensure alignment with solution architecture.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects to shape the functional roadmap and ensure integration across domains.
• Work with Product Managers/Owners to identify and quantify value drivers.
• Participate in Sprint planning, execution, and delivery of user stories within Agile teams.
• Help teams segment, sequence, and prioritize work to meet sprint goals.
• Provide functional leadership to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of solutions.
• Promote innovative, configuration-first approaches to minimize customizations.
• Identify test scope and ensure comprehensive end-to-end process coverage.
• Support Change Management with stakeholder engagement and readiness activities.
• Contribute to the development of cutover plans covering business and technical activities.
• Drive defect resolution and proactively remove roadblocks to delivery.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in SAP FICO, with a focus on SAP CO.
• Strong knowledge of SAP Controlling capabilities and leading industry practices.
• Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end solution design and providing direction to configuration teams.
• Deep understanding of controlling processes and leadership in multiple complex SAP implementation projects.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and implementing solutions in SAP CO (Profitability Analysis, Product Costing, Cost & Profit Center Accounting).
• Certification and hands-on experience with S/4HANA Finance (at least one implementation cycle) is preferred.
• Experience contributing to solution architecture and product roadmap development.
• Knowledge or experience with Event-Based Revenue Recognition (EBRR) or Revenue Accounting & Reporting (SAP RAR) is preferred.
• Good understanding of Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Plan to Produce, and Record to Report process flows.
• Experience integrating controlling processes with Sales and Distribution, Production, and Procurement modules of SAP.
• Understanding of financial flows for manufacturing processes such as MTS, MTO, CTO, and ETO is preferred.
• Experience integrating controlling processes with Project Systems is desired but not required.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial reconciliations and system/data validations.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle, SAP Project Implementation Methodology, and project management tools.
• Working knowledge of Agile principles and frameworks including Scrum and/or Kanban; SAFe experience highly desired.

LOCATION

This role is preferred to be onsite in Franklin, TN, however we are now open to other Schneider Electric Hubs. These include Carrolton TX, Westmont, IL, Raleigh, NC and Boston, MA.

We are unable to consider any contractors or consultants. We are only hiring for direct hire employees.

COMPENSATION

• Salary Range: USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 per year.

This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

LOCAL BENEFITS

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

EEO Statement

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.