Standard Solar
Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
Standard Solar, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849
The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst will work in a cross-functional environment to develop, maintain, and improve the company's reporting, budgeting, cash planning, and business intelligence tools. This opportunity offers candidates with a strong background in finance, accounting or data analysis, significant exposure to the strategy, finance, and operations of one of the country's top C&I solar developers and asset owners.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Executes and drives continuous improvement in budgeting, strategic planning, and reporting processes in collaboration with business and functional leaders.Partners with the Finance and IT teams to build and enhance reporting and analytical tools; manages implementation and utilizes tools to ensure stakeholders are equipped with the necessary information to make informed business and financial decisions.Researches and provides insights into variances between actual and expected financial results. Develops financial insights that are clear, compelling, and actionable.Participates in the identification and measurement of key performance indicators to drive improved business outcomes.Develops and produces presentations for internal and external stakeholders covering forecast and actual financial and operational performance.Develops and maintains monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reports for external partners.Collaborates across departments to ensure that project and financial modeling assumptions are supported by thorough analysis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business, economics, or a related field of study.Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in financial planning & analysis or other finance or accounting-related roles.Strong data analytics, financial modeling, and accounting skills.Prior experience budgeting, forecasting, and building financial models.Passionate about solar energy and motivated to learn all aspects of the business, including structured finance, acquisitions, engineering, construction, and asset management.Strong working knowledge of financial statements and advanced skills modeling them in excel - familiar with indexes, conditional lists, arrays, pivots, charts, and lookups.Demonstrated proficiency in synthesizing data and presenting conclusions and recommendations to stakeholders; prior experience with PowerBI is a plus Strong working knowledge of financial planning or ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion Cloud, SAP, Hyperion, Adaptive, Anaplan, etc.).Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, including the ability to effectively address issues in collaboration with others; Capable of building trust and gaining support across the organization.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple demands, and appropriately prioritize responsibilities.Ability to work autonomously in a rapidly changing, fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. The employee will be required to use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines, as well as interface with vendors and other employees.Physical DemandsConducts work in a professional office setting or off-site at company marketing events and trade shows. Must be able to remain stationary position for extended periods. The job requires frequent oral and written communication. Employees must be able to accurately exchange information in these situations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, business, economics, or a related field of study.Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in financial planning & analysis or other finance or accounting-related roles.Strong data analytics, financial modeling, and accounting skills.Prior experience budgeting, forecasting, and building financial models.Passionate about solar energy and motivated to learn all aspects of the business, including structured finance, acquisitions, engineering, construction, and asset management.Strong working knowledge of financial statements and advanced skills modeling them in excel - familiar with indexes, conditional lists, arrays, pivots, charts, and lookups.Demonstrated proficiency in synthesizing data and presenting conclusions and recommendations to stakeholders; prior experience with PowerBI is a plus Strong working knowledge of financial planning or ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion Cloud, SAP, Hyperion, Adaptive, Anaplan, etc.).Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, including the ability to effectively address issues in collaboration with others; Capable of building trust and gaining support across the organization.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple demands, and appropriately prioritize responsibilities.Ability to work autonomously in a rapidly changing, fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. The employee will be required to use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines, as well as interface with vendors and other employees.Physical DemandsConducts work in a professional office setting or off-site at company marketing events and trade shows. Must be able to remain stationary position for extended periods. The job requires frequent oral and written communication. Employees must be able to accurately exchange information in these situations.