About the Job

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.

LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.

Job Summary:

Leeward Renewable Energy is currently seeking an experienced Manager- FP&A to lead monthly management reporting, provide financial modelling and analytical support for short and long-range business plans, and execution support for corporate financial planning, forecasting and financial system transformation. This individual will be the trusted financial partner for all internal business leaders. 

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting, Planning, and Analysis:

• Reporting directly to the Sr. Director, FP&A, this position is responsible for all consolidated management reporting and is the key financial liaison to parent company and LRE leadership
• This role will be instrumental in driving financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, contribution margin, financial trend analysis and decision-making processes within these business units
• Lead the consolidated budget, financial forecast and monthly P&L including multi-year forecasting
• Serves as a technical liaison to accounting, management, and other staff by providing financial planning experience, financial information and modeling, activity analysis and variance analysis.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to assess potential impacts on financial outcomes and recommend strategic actions
• The successful individual in this role will utilize their keen eye for detail and ability to reconcile and align multiple data sources to present well-structured and clear analysis and reporting for a senior audience to consume
• Heavy data mining to develop robust models on trends, key business drivers and financial results to prioritize and plan key decisions including revenue forecasting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers, market dynamics, and operational initiatives impacting financial performance
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators, variances, and areas of opportunity
• Partner with divisional leaders and department heads to provide financial guidance, support business planning, and evaluate investment opportunities
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and alignment on financial objectives
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen internal controls
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the FP&A function, leveraging technology and best practices to optimize financial reporting and analysis
• The position also supports strategic initiatives and special projects and develops metrics and analyses that provide visibility to key financial and operational KPIs
• Facilitate cross-functional communication before, during and after monthly planning process while monitoring necessary execution of action plans
• Track and communicate risks and opportunities; recommend actions to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks

• Build and maintain a direct link between FP&A and accounting to facilitate accurate and timely reporting
• Lead, direct, mentor and develop FP&A staff, providing guidance on financial modeling, data analysis techniques, and best practices.

• Run ad hoc analysis and drive special projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role (Renewable energy sector experience is a plus)
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing FP&A team
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively
• Highly proficient in MS Excel and its current functionality, Knowledge of MACRO/VBA is preferred.
• Experience working with enterprise financial systems (e.g., ERP, EPM) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Proven ability to develop complex financial models and perform sophisticated financial analysis to support decision-making
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership
• Understanding of accounting principles and impact on financial statements (CPA, a plus)
• Familiarity with conventional/renewable energy is highly desirable.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to ideas.
• Strong analytical, diligence, multitasking and problem resolution skills
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Self-starter with effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to drive change
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity
• Do what is right for each other, our customers, investors, and our communities

Physical Demands:

·Position will require sitting for long periods of time as well as occasionally lifting up to twenty-pound boxes.

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Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.