Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Sol Systems is seeking a full-time Analyst to join our team. This person will report to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and be part of the larger team that supports the business units. The Analyst’s primary focus will be on tracking and reporting financial and operational performance of business units, updating short-term and long-term forecasts, budget support, financial analysis and modeling. The role will also assist with the enhancement of the existing processes and procedures to better track and report financial performance and key drivers of operations at Sol. 

Sol Systems is a leading solar energy firm based in Washington, DC, dedicated to building a more sustainable future. Founded in 2008, the company deploys renewable energy infrastructure across the United States, with a specific focus on ensuring that these projects have a positive economic impact on the communities in which they operate. The company has financed or developed over $2 billion of solar energy assets to date. We work with some of the largest corporations in the world to achieve a carbon-free and sustainable future. Sol has been founder-lead throughout its 16 years of operations, and is backed by KKR, one of the largest private equity firms in the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform financial analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operational performance of Sol’s business units to explain main drivers and variances of actual performance from previous projections and budget
• Support creation of monthly management and board level presentations and dashboards.
• Collaborate with Business teams to forecast growth, cash flows, working capital, and track and report performance at the portfolio, product and department levels
• Support coordination, compilation, analysis and reporting of Key Performance Indicators to management and investors
• Prepare and update financial forecasts on a cash and P&L basis with the focus on cost tracking and reporting for Sol’s business units
• Maintain and improve company’s financial model
• Support and continually improve annual corporate budgeting process, financial projections and operating forecast through coordination with department leads and business unit leads
• Assist in the enhancement of existing processes and procedures and development of automated business intelligence tools to increase efficiency and accuracy of data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Run ad hoc reports and sensitivities with relatively short turnaround times

A successful candidate will possess the following competencies, skills and attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to manipulate complex sets of financial data and create financial models
• Ability to interpret and present data in a visually compelling format to financial and non-financial audiences
• Advanced Excel and Power Point user
• Strong financial modelling skills
• Experience with Enterprise Performance Management software is a plus. The FP&A team uses Workday Adaptive Planning
• Power BI, VBA, and SQL skills a plus
• Knowledge about SRECs and solar energy production a plus

Location & Hours: This is a full-time hybrid role and will be based in our Washington, DC office.

Commitment & Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.

To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.

Deadline: We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.

Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.