Corporate Controlling Manager - Consolidated Planning & Risk

RWE•Chicago, IL

3d•$127,000 - $171,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Controlling Manager of Consolidated Planning & Risk is a highly skilled individual contributor responsible for assigned areas of segment performance management, financial planning, forecasting, risks and opportunities reporting, and executive-ready analysis. The role owns complex planning and reporting deliverables, integrates inputs from Controlling workstreams and stakeholders, and translates financial results into clear business narratives for Local, Group, senior-management, and executive audiences. This position serves as a key cross-functional liaison and subject matter expert, driving data integrity, standardization, process improvement, and alignment across actuals, forecasts, MTP/LTP planning, and strategic business priorities.

Requirements

BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business (required)
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Accounting, Controlling, Financial or Management Consulting, or a related finance field; prior FP&A experience required
Expert understanding of Corporate FP&A processes, systems, planning templates, and interdependencies across actuals, forecasts, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and industry KPIs
Strong analytical, conceptual, and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect financial analysis to strategic business context
Ability to lead cross-functional projects, processes, initiatives, and tools while mentoring senior associates and below without direct people-management responsibility
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional analysis, assess complex issues, challenge the status quo constructively, and develop practical recommendations
Strong command of executive-ready reporting, dashboards, and visual storytelling for senior management, Local, Group, and cross-functional stakeholders
Excellent collaboration and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functionally, build effective relationships, drive alignment, and communicate recommendations to senior management
Advanced proficiency with Excel, SAP, PowerPoint, Power BI, SAC, and planning/reporting tools; ability to improve templates, workflows, dashboards, and system-enabled reporting processes
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree is a plus, but not required
Experience within the renewable energy sector preferred

Responsibilities

Lead assigned Corporate Controlling planning cycles, including forecasts, MTP/LTP, risks and opportunities, and related segment performance deliverables, ensuring timely execution, consolidation, review, and alignment with internal timelines
Own reporting and analysis for assigned financial metrics and deliverables, including P&L, Net Debt, cash flow KPIs. Perform variance commentary, ensuring accurate, complete, consistent, and timely outputs for Local and Group stakeholders
Prepare, analyze, and review materials for senior management, SLT, ELT, Group, and other stakeholders, using clear financial narratives and visual storytelling to highlight key trends, risks, opportunities, and business performance
Act as a liaison with Group, Finance, Controlling workstreams, segment counterparts, and business stakeholders to align reporting standards, resolve data and process issues, and ensure consistency across actuals, forecasts, and planning assumptions
Design, maintain, and enhance Excel models, planning templates, dashboards, and reporting tools; support the implementation, rollout, testing, training, and optimization of financial systems and methodologies for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Develop analysis that supports decisions related to performance, cost optimization, investments, and portfolio considerations, translating financial data into recommendations that reflect business dynamics and stakeholder priorities
Serve as a go-to resource for ad hoc analysis, transparency requests, cost-savings initiatives, M&A integration support, system alignment, and other Corporate Controlling projects requiring structured problem solving and cross-functional coordination
Identify and implement opportunities to improve automation, standardization, governance, and efficiency in reporting and analysis while maintaining data quality, documentation, and alignment across recurring financial processes