Senior Manager / Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Posted on Sep 15, 2024 by Electric Power Engineers
Austin, TX
Accountancy
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

We are designing the Grid of the future

We are innovators by nature, for over 50 years, Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe to focus on complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As an early leader in the renewables space, we continue to see significant opportunities to build a sustainable and secure Grid.  Join a team committed to making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can continue to create the “grid of the future”!

Responsibilities:

Join us in leading the change!

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager / Director of FP&A to work alongside Senior leadership and stakeholder to provide financial guidance and strategic support. This role is integral to our strategic growth and expansion plans. The successful candidate will lead and execute annual budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning as well as other special projects.



How you can make an impact:

Budgeting and Forecasting

Annual Budget Process: Develop, Lead and execute the annual budgeting process.

Create budget calendar with tasks and deliverables which creates a final, approved, annual budget to be submitted to the EPE Board of Directors at the September Board of Directors Meeting.

Design and implement budgeting tools to be used by EPE leadership in preparing the annual budgets by Department/LOB.

Work with the Executive Team to determine the annual budget assumptions (COLAs, Inflation Factors, Benefits Premiums Increase, Merit Pools, Bonus Pools, etc.).

Upon approval of the Budget by the Board of Directors, work with the Corporate Controller to load the Budget into the Accounting software and ensure that it was loaded correctly.

Monthly Budget vs. Actual Review: Work directly with the Corporate Controller to identify budget vs. actual variances and the reason behind the variances. Provide feedback, insight and recommendations to CFO regarding the mitigation of unfavorable variances.

Quarterly Forecasting Process: Working with the CFO, the Executive Team, and LOB owners, create the Quarterly Forecast.

Create Forecast calendar with tasks and deliverables which creates a final, approved, forecast to be submitted to the EPE Board of Directors at the appropriate Board of Directors Meeting.

Design and implement forecasting tools to be used by EPE leadership in preparing the forecasts by Department/LOB.

Work with the Executive Team to determine the forecast assumptions (COLAs, Inflation Factors, Benefits Premiums Increase, Merit Pools, Bonus Pools, etc.).

Upon approval of the forecast by the Board of Directors, work with the Corporate Controller to load the forecast into the accounting software and ensure that it was loaded correctly.

Utilize advanced financial modeling to predict potential business outcomes and support decision-making.

Ensure transparency and timely communication regarding budgetary matters with relevant stakeholders.

Long-Term Planning and Business Strategic Analysis

Long Term Planning: Working with the CFO and the Executive Team, spearhead the development of the firm's long-term financial strategies, ensuring they align with broader company vision and objectives.

Determine the long-term (5 year) plans/goals of EPE (Growth, Acquisitions, Divestitures, etc.). Create a workplan outlining the short-term plans needed to achieve the long-term goals. Identify owners for the short-term plans and work with the CFO to develop a reporting and monitoring process to ensure the short-term plans are being implemented and still critical to the success of achieving the long-term goal  

Business Strategic Analysis (Scenario Planning and Modeling): Working with the CFO and the Business Development Team, create financial models to determine the financial impact of new business on EPE.  Prepare materials documenting the model’s input and results and the go/no go recommendation to the Executive Team and/or Investors.

Provide strategic recommendations to leadership based on financial analysis, data-driven insights, and industry benchmarking.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving operational efficiencies and scalability.

Qualifications:

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

10+ years minimum experience in Accounting/ Finance, including evolving levels of responsibility at a Public Company and a Big 4 accounting firm (MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred).

Prior experience in the services or engineering sector.

Understanding the Renewables / Power Systems Engineering sector's specific challenges, trends, and dynamics will be a significant advantage.

Significant experience in FP&A with organizations with annual revenues of $75m or more and with complex reporting structures, including multiple divisions, lines of business and departments. Experience with consolidated entity budgeting and reporting, with international business experience preferred.

Experience building out FP&A department and/or process.

Strong leadership skills and desire to roll up sleeves to work closely with team members

Articulate and convey financial information and insights in a concise and effective manner to all levels of the organization, including executive management.

Skill in organizing, multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks amidst tight deadlines

Energetic and takes initiative. Proactive and persistent in pursuing and completing tasks.

Advanced understanding of GAAP financial statements

Must be proficient in Excel and Power BI

Experience with ERP implementation a plus

Performance Criteria:

Budgeting and Forecasting: The ability to produce, manage, and report on meaningful and appropriate budgets and forecasts.

Long Term Planning: The ability to assist in creating and managing the reporting of the long-term plans/goals and the short-term plans/goals required to meet EPE’s long term objectives.

Business Strategic Analysis: The creation of models and other analysis to assist the Executive and Business Development Teams with strategic decision making.

How we support you:

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Continuous Education Benefits

Work with industry leaders

401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location: This position will be located in Austin, TX

Travel:  Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: 

If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: 

Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team. 



Reference: 200031813

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Senior Manager / Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Posted on Sep 15, 2024 by Electric Power Engineers

Austin, TX
Accountancy
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

We are designing the Grid of the future

We are innovators by nature, for over 50 years, Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe to focus on complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As an early leader in the renewables space, we continue to see significant opportunities to build a sustainable and secure Grid.  Join a team committed to making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can continue to create the “grid of the future”!

Responsibilities:

Join us in leading the change!

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager / Director of FP&A to work alongside Senior leadership and stakeholder to provide financial guidance and strategic support. This role is integral to our strategic growth and expansion plans. The successful candidate will lead and execute annual budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning as well as other special projects.



How you can make an impact:

Budgeting and Forecasting

Annual Budget Process: Develop, Lead and execute the annual budgeting process.

Create budget calendar with tasks and deliverables which creates a final, approved, annual budget to be submitted to the EPE Board of Directors at the September Board of Directors Meeting.

Design and implement budgeting tools to be used by EPE leadership in preparing the annual budgets by Department/LOB.

Work with the Executive Team to determine the annual budget assumptions (COLAs, Inflation Factors, Benefits Premiums Increase, Merit Pools, Bonus Pools, etc.).

Upon approval of the Budget by the Board of Directors, work with the Corporate Controller to load the Budget into the Accounting software and ensure that it was loaded correctly.

Monthly Budget vs. Actual Review: Work directly with the Corporate Controller to identify budget vs. actual variances and the reason behind the variances. Provide feedback, insight and recommendations to CFO regarding the mitigation of unfavorable variances.

Quarterly Forecasting Process: Working with the CFO, the Executive Team, and LOB owners, create the Quarterly Forecast.

Create Forecast calendar with tasks and deliverables which creates a final, approved, forecast to be submitted to the EPE Board of Directors at the appropriate Board of Directors Meeting.

Design and implement forecasting tools to be used by EPE leadership in preparing the forecasts by Department/LOB.

Work with the Executive Team to determine the forecast assumptions (COLAs, Inflation Factors, Benefits Premiums Increase, Merit Pools, Bonus Pools, etc.).

Upon approval of the forecast by the Board of Directors, work with the Corporate Controller to load the forecast into the accounting software and ensure that it was loaded correctly.

Utilize advanced financial modeling to predict potential business outcomes and support decision-making.

Ensure transparency and timely communication regarding budgetary matters with relevant stakeholders.

Long-Term Planning and Business Strategic Analysis

Long Term Planning: Working with the CFO and the Executive Team, spearhead the development of the firm's long-term financial strategies, ensuring they align with broader company vision and objectives.

Determine the long-term (5 year) plans/goals of EPE (Growth, Acquisitions, Divestitures, etc.). Create a workplan outlining the short-term plans needed to achieve the long-term goals. Identify owners for the short-term plans and work with the CFO to develop a reporting and monitoring process to ensure the short-term plans are being implemented and still critical to the success of achieving the long-term goal  

Business Strategic Analysis (Scenario Planning and Modeling): Working with the CFO and the Business Development Team, create financial models to determine the financial impact of new business on EPE.  Prepare materials documenting the model’s input and results and the go/no go recommendation to the Executive Team and/or Investors.

Provide strategic recommendations to leadership based on financial analysis, data-driven insights, and industry benchmarking.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving operational efficiencies and scalability.

Qualifications:

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

10+ years minimum experience in Accounting/ Finance, including evolving levels of responsibility at a Public Company and a Big 4 accounting firm (MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred).

Prior experience in the services or engineering sector.

Understanding the Renewables / Power Systems Engineering sector's specific challenges, trends, and dynamics will be a significant advantage.

Significant experience in FP&A with organizations with annual revenues of $75m or more and with complex reporting structures, including multiple divisions, lines of business and departments. Experience with consolidated entity budgeting and reporting, with international business experience preferred.

Experience building out FP&A department and/or process.

Strong leadership skills and desire to roll up sleeves to work closely with team members

Articulate and convey financial information and insights in a concise and effective manner to all levels of the organization, including executive management.

Skill in organizing, multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks amidst tight deadlines

Energetic and takes initiative. Proactive and persistent in pursuing and completing tasks.

Advanced understanding of GAAP financial statements

Must be proficient in Excel and Power BI

Experience with ERP implementation a plus

Performance Criteria:

Budgeting and Forecasting: The ability to produce, manage, and report on meaningful and appropriate budgets and forecasts.

Long Term Planning: The ability to assist in creating and managing the reporting of the long-term plans/goals and the short-term plans/goals required to meet EPE’s long term objectives.

Business Strategic Analysis: The creation of models and other analysis to assist the Executive and Business Development Teams with strategic decision making.

How we support you:

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Continuous Education Benefits

Work with industry leaders

401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location: This position will be located in Austin, TX

Travel:  Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less)

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: 

If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: 

Third-Party Recruiting Notification

EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team. 


Reference: 200031813

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