About Us
Our rapidly growing green energy company is at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution, developing and implementing sustainable energy solutions across solar, wind, and energy storage projects. As we expand our portfolio and geographical footprint, we are seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (Manager) to drive financial excellence and support our strategic growth initiatives in the renewable energy sector.
Position Overview
The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting financial operations and strategic decision-making for our growing renewable energy business. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position will lead a team of finance professionals responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, project economics analysis, and business performance management across our portfolio of green energy projects and ventures.
The ideal candidate will bring strong financial analysis expertise with specific experience in renewable energy project finance and capital investment analysis. This role requires both strategic vision and hands-on financial management to support our ambitious growth targets in the sustainable energy market.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, working cross-functionally to align financial plans with sustainability and business objectives across our renewable energy portfolio
- Produce insightful and actionable financial reports, dashboards, and analyses to support business unit leaders in making strategic decisions about project development, acquisition, and operations
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators, variances, and trends specific to renewable energy projects to identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue enhancement, and operational improvements
- Support investment committee decisions with comprehensive financial analysis of new renewable energy projects, acquisitions, and market opportunities
Project & Operations Finance
- Collaborate with project development teams to evaluate financial viability of new green energy initiatives, including IRR, NPV, LCOE, and payback period calculations.
- Partner with operational leaders to provide decision support for energy production optimization, O&M cost management, and revenue enhancement strategies.
- Analyze project performance against financial models, identifying and explaining variances in energy production, revenue generation, and operating expenses.
- Develop financial metrics specific to renewable energy operations, including cost per MWh, project EBITDA margins, and cash flow conversion rates.
- Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analyses for changing market conditions, including energy price fluctuations, policy changes, and technological advancements.
Financial Management & Reporting
- Support the month-end close process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of financial statements for renewable energy projects and corporate entities.
- Oversee the management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and taxation functions within the finance team.
- Manage the financial reporting and accounting for subsidiary entities, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), and international business units.
- Develop cost allocation methodologies for shared services across multiple project entities.
- Create board-level financial reporting packages that effectively communicate business performance and renewable energy project economics.
Financial Systems & Process Improvement
- Drive process improvements and the implementation of financial systems/tools to enhance productivity and reporting capabilities for renewable energy portfolio management
- Design and implement project financial tracking systems that integrate with operational data from renewable energy assets
- Lead digital transformation initiatives within the finance function, including automation of routine processes and enhanced data analytics capabilities
- Develop standardized financial models and templates for consistent evaluation of green energy opportunities
Leadership & Team Development
- Mentor and develop the finance team to build a high-performing, cross-functional organization with deep understanding of renewable energy economics
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the finance organization
- Collaborate with other department leaders to build financial acumen across the organization
- Provide financial training and support to non-finance stakeholders on renewable energy project economics
Compliance & Risk Management
- Coordinate with external statutory auditors during the annual audit process, providing audit support schedules and responding to queries
- Collaborate with the internal audit team to facilitate audits per year, implementing internal control improvements based on their recommendations
- Monitor compliance with financial covenants in project finance agreements and corporate debt facilities
- Identify and mitigate financial risks specific to renewable energy development and operations
- Stay current on tax incentives, subsidies, and financial regulations affecting the renewable energy sector
