Manager – FP&a

Manager – FP&a

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role (Renewable energy sector experience is a plus)
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing FP&A team
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively
• Highly proficient in MS Excel and its current functionality, Knowledge of MACRO/VBA is preferred.
• Experience working with enterprise financial systems (e.g., ERP, EPM) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Proven ability to develop complex financial models and perform sophisticated financial analysis to support decision-making
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership
• Understanding of accounting principles and impact on financial statements (CPA, a plus)
• Strong analytical, diligence, multitasking and problem resolution skills
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Self-starter with effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to drive change
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Sr. Director, FP&A, this position is responsible for all consolidated management reporting and is the key financial liaison to parent company and LRE leadership
• This role will be instrumental in driving financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, contribution margin, financial trend analysis and decision-making processes within these business units
• Lead the consolidated budget, financial forecast and monthly P&L including multi-year forecasting
• Serves as a technical liaison to accounting, management, and other staff by providing financial planning experience, financial information and modeling, activity analysis and variance analysis.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to assess potential impacts on financial outcomes and recommend strategic actions
• The successful individual in this role will utilize their keen eye for detail and ability to reconcile and align multiple data sources to present well-structured and clear analysis and reporting for a senior audience to consume
• Heavy data mining to develop robust models on trends, key business drivers and financial results to prioritize and plan key decisions including revenue forecasting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers, market dynamics, and operational initiatives impacting financial performance
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators, variances, and areas of opportunity
• Partner with divisional leaders and department heads to provide financial guidance, support business planning, and evaluate investment opportunities
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and alignment on financial objectives
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen internal controls
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the FP&A function, leveraging technology and best practices to optimize financial reporting and analysis
• The position also supports strategic initiatives and special projects and develops metrics and analyses that provide visibility to key financial and operational KPIs
• Facilitate cross-functional communication before, during and after monthly planning process while monitoring necessary execution of action plans
• Track and communicate risks and opportunities; recommend actions to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks
• Build and maintain a direct link between FP&A and accounting to facilitate accurate and timely reporting
• Lead, direct, mentor and develop FP&A staff, providing guidance on financial modeling, data analysis techniques, and best practices.
• Run ad hoc analysis and drive special projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Renewable energy sector experience is a plus
• Knowledge of MACRO/VBA is preferred
• Familiarity with conventional/renewable energy is highly desirable