Senior Financial Analyst, Data Center Acquisitions, Energy finance

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:Kirkland, WA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.Minimum qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience. • 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), consulting, or a related function, or an advanced degree. Preferred qualifications: • Experience working with large datasets and coding languages, database, automation or business intelligence skills (e.g, SQL, Python, R, JavaScript, Python, Tableu, Looker, etc). • Ability to self-start and self-direct work in an unstructured environment, and comfortable dealing with ambiguity. • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment. • Excellent people management, communication and presentation skills with the ability to craft and deliver a message with credibility to influence executive leadership About the jobFinancial Analysts ensure that Google makes sound financial decisions. As a Financial Analyst, your work, whether it's modeling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics, is used by our leaders to make strategic company decisions. While working on multiple projects at a time, you are focused on the details while finding creative ways to solve big picture challenges.The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $137,000-$201,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities • Own and manage Google's Energy and renewable energy data portfolio. Track, analyze, and report on individual and portfolio-level renewable energy project costs, generation, availability, and profitability. • Develop and maintain accurate forecasts and Month End Close of energy costs and generation from renewable energy projects. This includes utilizing developer generation forecasts, project development schedules, historical data, and other relevant inputs to support budgeting and planning efforts. • Collaborate with Google's Finance and Accounting teams and other internal partners to provide essential renewable energy financial information for robust financial reporting. • Work closely with third-party vendors to validate and analyze monthly settlements and energy invoices for the renewable energy portfolio. • Coordinate with utilities, renewable energy suppliers, and internal partners to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices and resolve any issues promptly.Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.