FP&A Analyst

📌 About the job:

Dandelion Energy is seeking a highly analytical and strategic FP&A Analyst to join our growing finance team. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this role will be instrumental in providing financial insights, driving data-backed decision-making, and supporting the company’s long-term growth.

As an FP&A Analyst, you will collaborate closely with the Accounting team and cross-functional partners across the organization to develop financial models, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and analyze key financial metrics. We seek an independent thinker with strong analytical capabilities, a strategic mindset, and the ability to translate financial output into actionable insights. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence financial decision-making and contribute to the success of a fast-growing company.

🛠️ Responsibilities: 

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports, analyze financial results, and identify key trends.
• Build and maintain financial models for long-term planning, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
• Support the annual budgeting process, collaborating across departments to gather and consolidate financial data.
• Monitor key financial metrics, trends, and performance indicators to support business strategy.
• Maintain and update the 13-week cash forecast, ensuring clear visibility into cash flow.

Data Analysis & Business Insights

• Oversee project-level financial reporting, consolidating data across multiple systems.
• Leverage data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to improve financial reporting and insights.
• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting systems and data management.

Communication & Reporting

• Conduct variance analysis and communicate insights to senior management.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses to support data-driven decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of board and investor materials.

🎯 You will thrive in this role if you have:

• A proactive, curious mindset and a passion for continuous improvement
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• An interest in mission-driven, sustainability-focused work
• A keen eye for detail and a drive to produce accurate, insightful analysis

✅ Must-haves:

• 3-4 years of experience in FP&A, Accounting, Investment Banking, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, or startup environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract insights and propose strategic solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

🌟 Bonus points for: 

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Familiarity with SQL or data warehousing platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, dbt)
• Prior experience supporting investor or board reporting