Director of Financial Planning - Dallas, United States - Soligent

Description

Job Description

Soligent is the largest pure play solar distributor in the Americas. At Soligent, we envision a world where solar isn't just the cleanest choice for power: it's the obvious choice. Our mission is to empower homeowners and installers with a tool-set that transforms the way the world produces energy. We do this by hiring talented people, empowering our team, and being mission driven. Soligent has been featured by the White House, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, The World Economic Forum, and the Atlantic among other publications. In this role, you will see and participate in the interworking of a high growth entrepreneurial large company in a sector that changes the world.

Why Soligent?

• You will be part of a vital team at the forefront of transforming how people use energy. Drive positive change in the world while working with the best and brightest. Our executives have built and led successful billion-dollar companies.
• We invest in you. You will learn the ins and outs of solar, be exposed to roles across the company, and receive quality training.

Why You?

• Are you mission driven? At Soligent, solar is more than a job; it's our future.
• Do you see solutions where others see problems? You're not satisfied with the status quo; you constantly think about how to improve processes.
• Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty? You understand the big picture but also have an innate ability to drill down and execute with high attention to detail.
• Can you execute individually but enjoy working with a team? We support a strong culture of teamwork where it's about the collective gain. Feedback is a big part of that.
• Does your word mean everything, you take responsibility for outcomes, and are incredibly persistent? We have a culture of integrity and accountability.
• Do you connect the dots easily? You can see how your role fits in with the organization.
• Are you fun to be around and able to wear many hats? Soligent is a fast-paced entrepreneurial culture. We believe saving the world should be fun.

Looking to apply your experience and expertise to a purpose-driven, operationally focused, and growing team making a positive impact in the world? The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) reports to the VP, Finance with responsibility for leading all planning cycles and FP&A activities at Soligent. This is a highly visible position which requires the ability to interact with a wide variety of people, both internally and externally. The Director of FP&A is also responsible for financial reporting, cash planning, project modeling and analysis.

Helps Soligent Make a Positive Impact by:

• Leading the organization through the variance financial planning cycles: budgeting, forecasting and multi-year strategy.
• Developing and leading a high-performing team driving FP&A, pricing, and reporting.
• Managing and delivering monthly variance analysis on the income and balance sheet statements vs budget, forecast and prior periods.
• Cross-collaborating to develop financial business cases supporting various projects across the organization.
• Owning cash forecasting modeling.
• Developing and managing key performance indicators, both financial and non-financials.
• Owning and driving all cash modeling and forecasting.
• Driving margin improvement by explaining price, mix and cost variances.
• Managing all operational expenses via explaining variances and partnering across the organization to reduce unnecessary expenses and optimize cost.
• Building driver-based modeling to forecast and budget.
• Driving scenario and ROI analysis for capital investments and major operational spending.
• Partnering with colleagues globally to drive best-in-class financial processes.
• Owning all financial reporting for the organization.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Leveraging technical to automate and drive efficiencies.
• Supporting and assisting in annual financial audits.
• Developing and automating financial presentations.
• Acting as an owner of all financial planning.
• Supporting all ad-hoc reporting needs.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the manager.

Location: Dallas, TX

Required Skills/Proficiencies:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent with concentration in Accounting / Business.
• Preferred MBA or Master's in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other Business Field.
• 7 - 10 years related experience with growing responsibilities.
• Big Four experience is desirable.
• 3-5 years managing forecasting, budgeting, cost accounting, and financial reports.
• 2+ years of direct people leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret economic conditions and anticipate the impact on the organization.
• Basic competence in duties and tasks of supervised employees.
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.
• Proven ability to perform and apply accounting research (i.e. GAAP).
• Pro-active leader with the ability to work with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Proven leadership skills and strong business acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate subordinates.
• Prior experience supervising accounting departments and personnel.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word, NetSuite Accounting software experience a plus
• Big Four accounting experience desired.

Physical Demands: The Director of FP&A must have the ability

• To speak clearly and hear oral communications by telephone, via video call, or in person
• To have close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• To sit for prolonged periods, sometimes for two hours or more when working on the computer
• To enter text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard
• To employ repetitive hand motion and prolonged use of computer

Mental Demands: The Director of FP&A must have the ability

• To exercise strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• To manage conflicting and simultaneous priorities and workflow.
• To communicate effectively via email
• To work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
• To understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• To practice sound judgment with the ability to make timely decisions.
• To respond courteously and promptly to upper management demands or inquiries.
• To work independently within deadlines with minimal supervision
• To express a professional demeanor when representing the Company.
• To be comfortable and at ease when speaking to vendors, and other employees of the Company with whom communication and coordination is essential

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