Investment Strategy Consultant at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $160,800 - $241,200 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 20 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date) , opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

We are seeking a seasoned, highly analytical, individual with a background in corporate strategy / management consulting/ FP&A to join our team as a Strategy Consultant for our Investments Planning Practice. The successful candidate will conduct in-depth research and analysis on business data to provide actionable insights into investment opportunities, focusing on both short-term and long-term growth. They will play a pivotal role in developing and communicating strategic initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging resource benchmarking to enhance investment governance strategies. Additionally, the Strategy Consultant will develop analytical methods to track and report on KPI's (including ROI) , conduct off-cycle performance analyses, and navigate ambiguity while building new organizational capabilities.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for developing strategic scenarios and a drive for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's strategy and financial success.

What will you do?

• Perform Comprehensive Analysis: Deliver actionable insights into investment opportunities, emphasizing both short-term returns and long-term growth. Develop strategic scenarios to highlight benefits and trade-offs, aiding decision-making processes.


• Develop Business Scenario Models: Structure, build and refine business & financial models to support strategic initiatives and investments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market conditions. Support building a clear assessment of the business impact of investments working closely with the Finance team


• Communicate Strategic Initiatives: Effectively convey strategic initiatives in relation to financial plans using data analytics and financial tools. Maintain a strong partnership with the NAM Strategic Planning practice.


• Collaborate across Teams: Work with cross-functional teams and utilize insights from various business units to enhance investment governance strategies.


• Leverage Resource Benchmarking: Partner with the Commercial Resource Planner and Human Resources to incorporate resource benchmarking into investment theses.


• Enhance Analytical Methods: Continuously refine analytical methods and reporting cycles to ensure alignment with established KPIs (including ROI) and performance metrics.


• Conduct Off-Cycle Analysis: Perform off-cycle analyses based on existing reporting systems to provide timely insights for strategic adjustments, maximizing investment impact in dynamic business conditions.

• Exceptional Analytical Skills: Ability to derive actionable insights and guide decision-making from complex financial data, with proficiency in financial modeling.


• Effective Communication: Strong capability to translate complex strategies into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences, ensuring strategic initiatives are well understood.


• Collaborative Mindset: Proven track record of flexibility and adaptability, working effectively across different businesses and functions to enhance investment governance strategies.


• Continuous Improvement Focus: Proactive approach to refining analytical processes and reporting cycles, ensuring alignment with KPIs and performance metrics.


• Strategic and Financial Acumen: Ability to understand and articulate the relationship between strategy and financial planning, supporting informed decision-making.


• Adaptability in Ambiguity: Skilled at navigating ambiguity while building and evolving new organizational capabilities.


• Preferred Knowledge: Familiarity with investment strategies and governance frameworks, enhancing the ability to develop and implement effective investment theses.


• Innovative Thinking: Ability to challenge the status quo and generate novel ideas, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation can thrive.

• You will have the opportunity to develop and refine your technical and leadership skills as you gain and apply your knowledge with the goal of simultaneously advancing your personal brand and the Schneider Electric brand in the marketplace.


• Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being programs, holidays & paid time off, military leave benefits, and more

• This role will report to the VP Strategy

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.


• Strong understanding of financial principles, P&L drivers, and the interrelationship between top-line and bottom-line performance.


• Proven experience in strategy consulting with an emphasis on financial analysis. Investment governance experience preferred.


• Data modeling using excel and / or other business intelligence tools


• Ability to travel up to 25%

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

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. For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $160,800 - $241,200 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 20 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date) , opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

We are seeking a seasoned, highly analytical, individual with a background in corporate strategy / management consulting/ FP&A to join our team as a Strategy Consultant for our Investments Planning Practice. The successful candidate will conduct in-depth research and analysis on business data to provide actionable insights into investment opportunities, focusing on both short-term and long-term growth. They will play a pivotal role in developing and communicating strategic initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging resource benchmarking to enhance investment governance strategies. Additionally, the Strategy Consultant will develop analytical methods to track and report on KPI's (including ROI) , conduct off-cycle performance analyses, and navigate ambiguity while building new organizational capabilities.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for developing strategic scenarios and a drive for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's strategy and financial success.

What will you do?

• Perform Comprehensive Analysis: Deliver actionable insights into investment opportunities, emphasizing both short-term returns and long-term growth. Develop strategic scenarios to highlight benefits and trade-offs, aiding decision-making processes.


• Develop Business Scenario Models: Structure, build and refine business & financial models to support strategic initiatives and investments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market conditions. Support building a clear assessment of the business impact of investments working closely with the Finance team


• Communicate Strategic Initiatives: Effectively convey strategic initiatives in relation to financial plans using data analytics and financial tools. Maintain a strong partnership with the NAM Strategic Planning practice.


• Collaborate across Teams: Work with cross-functional teams and utilize insights from various business units to enhance investment governance strategies.


• Leverage Resource Benchmarking: Partner with the Commercial Resource Planner and Human Resources to incorporate resource benchmarking into investment theses.


• Enhance Analytical Methods: Continuously refine analytical methods and reporting cycles to ensure alignment with established KPIs (including ROI) and performance metrics.


• Conduct Off-Cycle Analysis: Perform off-cycle analyses based on existing reporting systems to provide timely insights for strategic adjustments, maximizing investment impact in dynamic business conditions.

• Exceptional Analytical Skills: Ability to derive actionable insights and guide decision-making from complex financial data, with proficiency in financial modeling.


• Effective Communication: Strong capability to translate complex strategies into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences, ensuring strategic initiatives are well understood.


• Collaborative Mindset: Proven track record of flexibility and adaptability, working effectively across different businesses and functions to enhance investment governance strategies.


• Continuous Improvement Focus: Proactive approach to refining analytical processes and reporting cycles, ensuring alignment with KPIs and performance metrics.


• Strategic and Financial Acumen: Ability to understand and articulate the relationship between strategy and financial planning, supporting informed decision-making.


• Adaptability in Ambiguity: Skilled at navigating ambiguity while building and evolving new organizational capabilities.


• Preferred Knowledge: Familiarity with investment strategies and governance frameworks, enhancing the ability to develop and implement effective investment theses.


• Innovative Thinking: Ability to challenge the status quo and generate novel ideas, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation can thrive.

• You will have the opportunity to develop and refine your technical and leadership skills as you gain and apply your knowledge with the goal of simultaneously advancing your personal brand and the Schneider Electric brand in the marketplace.


• Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being programs, holidays & paid time off, military leave benefits, and more

• This role will report to the VP Strategy