Business Strategy Analyst

Canadian Solar Inc.•Walnut Creek, CA

2d•$105,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution. Canadian Solar is seeking a Business Strategy Analyst to join the Commercial Operations team. This role will serve as a key contributor in supporting commercial performance, operational planning, business analytics, and strategic decision-making across the MSS organization. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to analyze business performance, develop operational insights, support forecasting and planning activities, and drive process improvements. This individual will operate with a high degree of ownership and autonomy while helping leadership make informed decisions through data-driven analysis, financial evaluation, and business reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Operations, or a related field required.
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and business analytics capabilities.
Experience working with P&L reporting, operational metrics, and performance management processes.
Demonstrated ability to translate large data sets into actionable business insights and executive-level recommendations.
Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
Strong business acumen with an understanding of commercial operations and organizational performance drivers.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence/reporting tools.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA from a top-tier program preferred.
Experience building executive dashboards, KPI scorecards, and management reporting packages preferred.
Experience within consulting, corporate strategy, FP&A, business operations, commercial operations, or operational excellence functions preferred.
Experience supporting manufacturing, renewable energy, technology, industrial, or infrastructure-related businesses is a plus.
Second language proficiency in Chinese or Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain financial and operational models to support business planning, forecasting, resource allocation, and performance management.
Perform P&L analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI tracking across business units and programs.
Build executive dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools that provide visibility into commercial and operational performance.
Analyze business trends, operational metrics, and financial results to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews by preparing executive-level reports and presentations.
Partner with Finance, Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to improve business processes and drive operational effectiveness.
Evaluate and recommend process improvements that enhance productivity, scalability, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Conduct market, customer, and competitive analyses to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
Assist with annual operating plans, long-range planning, and business performance reviews.
Support leadership in developing business cases, investment analyses, and operational improvement initiatives.
Manage special projects and strategic initiatives from analysis through implementation.
Present findings, recommendations, and performance insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders.