Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (Remote in Quebec/Ontario)

ABOUT POWER FACTORS

Power Factors develops software that accelerates the global energy transition by empowering all renewable energy stakeholders to collaborate, automate critical workflows, and make the best decisions. Power Factors fights climate change with code. 

Power Factors has incorporated its four flagship solutions Drive, Greenbyte, Unity and BluePoint to build an integrated suite of open and smart apps. These apps are purpose built for asset management, field service optimization, and performance optimization. Leveraging the domain expertise and machine learning-based advanced analytics within these apps, customers can maximize the value of their renewable assets to stay competitive.

Power Factors’ renewable energy software platform is one of the most extensive and widely deployed solutions in the market with over 280 GW of wind, solar, hydro, and energy storage assets managed worldwide.

Learn more at powerfactors.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As we pursue our growth, we are looking for a professional Analyst, FP & A  to join our Finance team in Canada. This role will be working remotely in Quebec/Ontario and will report to the Director, FP & A while working in close partnership with other members of the finance team.   

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Generate insights into business operations by analyzing results, drivers of variance, and other KPIs
• Support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and monthly budget reviews
• Establish partnerships with all departments and cross functional teams to provide decision support, business analysis and provide excellent customer service.
• Suggest and implement planning and forecasting process improvements
• Lead initiatives to continually improve and automate tools used for financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting.
• Participate in special projects and take on other duties as assigned.
• Prepare ad hoc scenarios and sensitivity analyses for management
• Be a key player in the maintenance of data models.
• Build and showcase dashboards on Power Bi and Excel

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

We believe you enjoy working in a purpose-driven organization and that you thrive in an environment where you need to find creative solutions to challenging problems in a fast-changing context. This also means that you are effective at managing multiple tasks of varying complexities, work well under pressure, and are driven by continuous learning and growth. Specifically, we are looking for someone with the following toolbox:

• Minimum 3 years of related experience in an FP&A role;

• [Mandatory] Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of NetSuite, Salesforce, Power BI, Vena (an asset)

• University degree in Accounting or Finance
• Attention to detail, creativity, curiosity, analytical mind, ability to solve problems.

• You embrace frequent changes and enjoy building flexible systems to support the changes
• Tech industry experience is preferred, especially within a SaaS environment
  

LIFE @ POWER FACTORS

We are an agile software development company – big enough to make an impact, but small enough to move quickly and execute in a growing industry, taking advantage of rapidly evolving technologies. We are a collective of bold and ingenious talents driven by results. Our team is made up of hard-working, fun-loving people who are passionate about making the world a better place. We seek fierce and humble people to help us achieve our ambitious plan.

WHY JOIN US

• A humble cause with a clear purpose – you will help us fight climate change with every day at work. We aim to be environmentally conscious in all aspects of our operations.
• Work with passionate experts and top-talents in your field – we are proud of our highly skilled crowd and the savviness each of us brings to the team.
• Friendly and uplifting atmosphere – we believe kindness and respectfulness is core for our culture. A friendly smile or a helping hand is never far away.
• Flexible hours and workplace – it is the result that counts, not when or where. Our hybrid/remote work setup allows everyone to set themselves up for success and create a more sustainable work-life balance.
• All the benefits you expect (and more) – besides the basic benefits (adopted to local needs and norms), you will enjoy perks such as 8h of paid volunteering per year and participation in our Corporate Bonus Program (to name a few).

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Power Factors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.