Fp&a Manager - San Diego, United States - Coldwell Solar

Description

About Coldwell Solar:
Coldwell Solar is a leading provider of innovative renewable energy solutions, committed to driving sustainability and environmental stewardship. We specialize in delivering high-quality solar energy systems to clients worldwide, pioneering advancements in solar technology.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced FP&A Manager to lead our financial planning and analysis processes at Coldwell Solar.

The FP&A Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial strategies, providing critical insights and recommendations to support business growth and profitability in the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the company's planning cycle, including longrange planning, annual budgeting, and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop sophisticated financial models to assess potential growth scenarios and evaluate various business factors, with a focus on solar energy projects.
• Analyze financial data and develop relevant financial and cost models to guide strategic decisionmaking and optimize project economics.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of key business data and drivers, presenting actionable insights and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Provide strategic guidance on costsaving initiatives and operational efficiency improvements, with a focus on enhancing project profitability and maximizing investor returns.
• Monitor business trends and past performance to identify opportunities for revenue growth and operational improvement, proactively recommending strategies to capitalize on market opportunities.
• Analyze variances in project performance and financial results, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and financial reports to track project performance and ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Execute complex financial modeling to support strategic decisionmaking, including scenario analysis and sensitivity testing.
• Collaborate crossfunctionally with project development, engineering, and finance teams to drive operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives.
• Partner closely with the broader Finance and Accounting teams to enhance processes and forecasting accuracy across all areas of FP&A.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and/or budgeting in complex business environments, with 3 years leading FP&A processes, preferably in the renewable energy sector.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Deep understanding of financial statements (Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and P&L) and their interrelationships, with experience in renewable energy project finance preferred.
• Significant experience in financial modeling and data analysis, with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling software.
• Experience as a power user of financial systems and databases, with the ability to extract and manipulate large datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decisionmaking through crossfunctional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Strong project management skills, with a track record of successfully managing complex projects and driving results in a fastpaced environment.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, coupled with a passion for renewable energy and sustainability.

Pay:
$140, $160,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Financial analysis/budgeting/forecasting: 6 years (required)
• Financial statement preparation: 6 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (required)

Work Location:
In person