Sr FP&A Analyst

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AES Clean Energy is looking for passionate individuals who share our vision of accelerating a 100% carbon-free energy grid, and enabling a better future for next generations. Building from our strengths in solar, wind, energy storage, innovative technologies, and product innovation, AES Clean Energy delivers differentiated solutions to customers and is creating one of the largest and fastest growing clean energy businesses in the United States.

The AES Clean Energy finance team seeks a self-motivated Senior FP&A and Transactions Analyst with at least 3-5 years' experience in financial modeling, preparing and coordinating forecasts/budgets, and producing timely accurate reporting to keep management and partners informed of business performance against plan. The Senior FP&A and Transactions Analyst owns and coordinates various portions of the Company's budgeting and forecast processes by working with various departments to obtain, analyze, and model information based on assumptions. Under the direction of the Manager, FP&A and Transactions, the position will play a key role in the Company's monthly reporting process. Sound judgment, high emotional intelligence, creativity, collaborative problem solving, resiliency, organizational skills, and a proactive attitude will position the successful candidate to earn an exciting opportunity with this fast growing Company.

At AES Clean Energy, we believe our differences make us extraordinary and that respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enable us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live, work, and serve. We believe that an inclusive environment where people show empathy and work together to innovate and co-create solutions benefit society, our collaborators, and our business. We believe the strength of an organization and its sustainability come through diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging.

Strengths You'll Need:

Candidates need excellent problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills, along with patience, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a demanding team environment. They should also possess the following competencies:

• Outstanding analytical and time leadership skills
• Great attention to detail, with the ability to understand issues with a "big-picture" business perspective
• Clear, concise communicator good at telling a business story from numbers and data
• Holds themselves to their highest standards and pride in their work
• A growth mindset that always learns, is curious, and willing to take the appropriate risks as part of an entrepreneurial business
• Comfortable taking initiative and proposing, researching, and socializing solutions
• Actively engages within a team environment that succeeds "all together" and drives value having a one team mentality
• Self-confident and willing to speak up and challenge leadership when necessary
• Humble lifelong learner

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior FP&A and Transactions Analyst's duties will include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Prepare portions of the Company's annual budget and monthly forecast process by owning various sections and being responsible for the financial output of various projects
• Responsibility for the financial aspect of assigned projects from the company's operating portfolio including preparing and reviewing financial results. Act as the primary financial contact for assigned operating projects and proactively manage internal and external reporting requirements for those projects
• Responsible for collaborating across the organization to develop and vet sound business assumptions
• Assist in preparing and reviewing various items in the Company's monthly investor reporting packages, including budget versus actual reports and explain variances to management
• Prepare valuation analysis of operational assets
• Creation of presentations with arguments and sensitivities
• Review transaction documents
• Contribute to periodic and ad-hoc initiatives of the FP&A and Transactions department. Provide occasional guidance and support to new and/or less-experienced FP&A and Transactions colleagues

Requirements:

• 3+ years' experience in FP&A, finance, or business valuation analysis
• Experience or proven ability to learn how to navigate software planning tools such as Anaplan and BPC
• Competency within accounting systems such as SAP
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex models in Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sound analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree
• Fluent in English

Preferred Experience:

• FP&A background
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) including experience with financial reporting, forecasting and analysis across the income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows
• Renewable energy background
• Understanding of Hypothetical Liquidation at Book Value (HLBV) with tax equity partnerships

The expected salary for this position begins at $80,000-. Factors that may be used to determine final salary offered include relevant experience, skills, location, qualifications and other factors, consistent with applicable law. This position is eligible to receive an annual bonus.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including market competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, market leading 401(K), and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and parental leave.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Safety comes first at AES. To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire. Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.