Associate / Senior Associate Financial Planning and Asset Management

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate, Financial Planning and Asset Management to be based at our US headquarters in Chicago, IL. This position, reporting to the US and Canada Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Asset Management, is responsible for supporting and managing the development of financial plans, budgets, and forecasts and preparing regular performance reporting and variance analysis to key stakeholders, tax equity investors, and management. It will also interact with various business lines on the monitoring of development pipeline/forecasting, operating assets planning, and construction planning.Job DescriptionManage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. This will include all forecasting and variance analysis of actual to budget and forecast to budget.Lead role in the preparation of the business planning, including preparing and maintaining budgets and forecasts, five-year business plans, tax plans, annual operating plans, and monthly and quarterly reviews.Prepare all monthly reporting packages including key financial metrics and key performance indicators to senior management.Manage, monitor, and, working with our business lines, optimize the financial performance of the operating assets in the US and Canada. Preparation of annual budgets for tax equity investors and lenders, and monitoring cash and GAAP performance to budget.Collaborate with our Power Marketing group to ensure RTO/ISO compliance.Act as Finance representative with our Operation & Maintenance group in identifying and managing operating issues that affect project performance.Lead the implementation of a risk management program for energy marketing and trading activities across our renewable energy operating portfolio.Assess initial and ongoing creditworthiness of counterparties, establish credit lines with counterparties, ensure appropriate bilateral collateral and credit support arrangements are in place with counterparties and RTO/ISOs, and oversee daily margin calls.Lead and participate on cross-functional project teams as needed.Required Skills and CompetenciesBA/BS in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or related discipline or equivalent.5 or more years of progressive professional finance/accounting experience (budgeting, forecasting, and planning) in a corporate environment, preferably within the fossil fuel, renewable energy and/or power industry.Must have a comprehensive understanding of finance and accountancy principles, including US GAAP and IFRS and strategic planning.Ability to drive the budget process and design budget assumptions, timing deliverables within the prescribed timeframe.Ability to identify areas of financial risk and develop contingency plans.Solid credit analytical skills and understanding of energy-related agreements (ISDAs, EEIs, PPAs) and underlying collateral including parent guarantees and letters of credit. Understanding exposure calculations (MTM, PFE), trading instruments, and hedging.Experience in managing risk insurance programs, and in-depth knowledge of property, casualty, and energy trading risk management programs.Demonstrated ability of strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all staff throughout the Company and work as a team player.As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

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