Senior Manager, Financial Planning

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Job description

ProspectBlue has partnered with one of the fastest growing clean energy companies in the Mid-Atlantic. We are working to identify a Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis to join their team in Charlottesville, VA.

The Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for all aspects of the company's financial strategic analysis and modeling of historic and forward-looking information. S/he will partner with the business units and management to develop and run a process for monitoring and executing forecasts, budgets, and long-term strategic plans. In addition, s/he will provide financial and strategic support to senior management including financial analysis, financial modeling & process improvement.

This position will report to the Controller and be part of the larger corporate finance team that supports multiple business units.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the coordination, consolidation, and financial analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts of net income and cash flows
• Run ad hoc reports and sensitivities with relatively short turnaround times
• Own the day-to-day activities to update and maintain the forecasts in systems and spreadsheets
• Champion the redesign of the tools and processes associated with the financial forecasting process as part of a team effort with the following objectives:
• Increase efficiency and accuracy of data collection, analysis and reporting
• Reduce turnaround time for changes in assumptions and facts in a dynamic business environment
• Assist in valuation and acquisition analysis and due diligence activities
• Serve as key finance business partner to all business teams
• Analyze financial and operational information to:
• Explain main drivers and variances from expectations
• Suggest alternatives and course corrections
• Track significant financial factors that are key to company success and well being
• Develop and monitor KPIs that provide the insights needed for key decision making
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and projects that streamline and improve processes
• Support the accounting team periodically on peak demand workload and other urgent matters
• Work within the CFO's team in a broader sense to support additional efforts such as project finance, financial reporting, tax, treasury, and other functions on an as needed basis

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree required: Bachelor's Degree is required, and Accounting or Finance degree is preferred
• Master's in Business is a plus
• 5 or years of related experience in financial planning and analysis with increased responsibilities and growth
• Demonstrated ability to compile and manage complex sets of financial data
• Deep knowledge of Excel is required. Knowledge of Python and SQL is preferred
• Ability to interpret and present data in a visually compelling format to financial and non-financial audiences
• Passion for using data to drive better decision making
• Self-starter willing to take a hands-on role
• Extremely organized with the ability to advance multiple projects within tight timelines
• Strong collaboration and relationship skills
• Ability to effectively influence decisions across various internal functions
• Demonstrated understanding of financials and budgeting processes
• Proven project management skills
• Excellent analytic and financial modeling skills
• Some knowledge of GAAP
• High standards for accuracy, precision, and work produce