FP&A MANAGER (US)
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Position Summary Industry: Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Location: U.S. Job Type: Remote l Full-Time | Permanent Role Reports To: Head of Tax and AccountingPosition Snapshot The FP&A Manager plays a strategic role in optimizing financial performance across the organization’s renewable energy portfolio. This role supports financial strategy development, forecasting, performance analytics, and value-driven decision support for utility-scale renewable energy assets. The position partners closely with the FP&A Director, Development, Operations, Engineering, and commercial teams to ensure strong financial discipline, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar field; MBA or MS preferred
5+ years of financial analysis, FP&A, FPM, or strategy experience; renewable energy or utilities experience strongly preferred
Strong financial modeling skills, including driver‑based forecasting and scenario analysis.
Position Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Performance
Support financial strategy for utility‑scale renewables. Track KPIs and value targets across assets and portfolios. Assess returns, risks, and cost‑optimization opportunities to guide capital allocation.
Forecasting, Budgeting & Modeling
Develop and maintain long‑range and driver‑based financial models. Support budgeting, reforecasting, and performance cycles. Incorporate market trends, production variability, PPA terms, and regulatory factors.
Reporting & Insights
Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports. Present results, variances, and improvement insights. Build dashboards to enhance visibility into asset and portfolio health.
Business Partnership & Decision Support
Partner with Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and PMO on economics and KPIs. Provide financial input for PPAs, merchant strategy, M&A, and offtake deals. Identify risks and recommend mitigations.
Process Improvement & Systems
Implement scalable financial processes, tools, and frameworks. Enhance data quality, automation, and reporting accuracy. Ensure compliance with controls, policies, and audit standards.
Ad Hoc Analysis
Support scenario and sensitivity modeling and profitability assessments. Conduct deep dives on performance issues or market impacts. Contribute to executive planning, financing efforts, and growth initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated starting salary for this position is based on experience, qualifications, and education in a remote-working environment: $127,500 - $140,000 base salary.
Zelestra offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, and a competitive bonus program.
Zelestra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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