Director, Investments Controlling - Construction FP&A

RWE•Chicago, IL

5d•$170,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Director, Investments Controlling - Construction FP&A is a senior finance leadership role within Investments Controlling, supporting RWE Americas (RWEA) as it executes a large‑scale growth plan that includes €17 billion of planned investment over the next six years, resulting in 9 GW of new net capacity and strategic expansion into flexible gas generation to support America’s growing power needs. Positioned at the center of the company’s growth agenda, this role provides critical financial leadership to ensure major capital investments are planned, governed, and executed with discipline and transparency. The Director serves as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to Construction leadership, Finance, and senior management, translating complex construction activity and cost drivers into clear, forward‑looking financial insights that support capital allocation and executive decision‑making. In addition, the role leads and develops a high‑performing FP&A team and helps advance analytical capabilities and financial processes to support a business operating at increasing scale and complexity. This position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced finance leader to have direct impact on high‑profile investments and play a key role in shaping RWEA’s continued growth.

Requirements

BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business required
Minimum 11 years of experience in FP&A, Accounting, Controlling, Financial or Management Consulting, or other finance-related fields (minimum 5 years of FP&A background required)
Minimum 3 years leading functional teams and or transactions
Proven, multi‑year experience leading teams of three or more direct reports, with demonstrated strength in people leadership, development, and accountability
Prior FP&A experience required; including leading forecasting/planning, monthly reporting and delta analysis
Ability to convert financial insights into action
Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience, including direct reports
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Proactive, self-motivated, and goal-oriented
Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build and manage effective working relationships
Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal), comfortable interfacing with senior management and diverse audiences
Advanced proficiency in SAP, Excel, PowerPoint; knowledge of Tableau, Power BI, and other digital tools a plus
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented, with strong business acumen and conceptual understanding
General accounting and IFRS knowledge an advantage

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree is a plus, but not required
Experience within the renewable energy sector preferred; however, relevant experience from adjacent capital‑intensive or infrastructure‑driven industries will also be considered (e.g., power generation, utilities, infrastructure, engineering & construction)

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Reporting:Lead timely and accurate financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the construction team. Ensure precision and quality in forecasting, planning, and business-case evaluations across the organization
Team Leadership & Development:Directly manage a team including two managers and four associates, providing mentorship, setting clear expectations, building succession depth, and scaling team capabilities in line with portfolio growth and evolving business needs
Ownership of Key Deliverables:Drive completion of critical deliverables, including quarterly forecasts, mid-term planning (MTP), monthly performance dialogues, business cases, ad-hoc analyses, special projects, and cost-savings initiatives
Monthly Performance Dialogues:Oversee consolidation of forecast reporting, analyzing variances, and craft compelling narratives regarding construction investments for SVPs and RWEA leadership
System Implementation:Act as the lead for the migration and implementation of new Budgeting & Forecasting tool, including system architecture and process design, serving as the key functional and business contact (with a focus on SAP systems, templates, and models)
Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management:Prepare and lead executive‑level presentations and discussions with Senior Management, C‑Suite, and key stakeholders, clearly communicating investment performance, risks, and trade‑offs
Cross-Functional Coordination:Serve as a key point of contact within the team, coordinating finance-related topics and initiatives across the business to ensure integrated planning & reporting and disciplined investment governance
Process Improvement:Champion ongoing improvements in processes and systems to drive efficiency, standardization, automation, and quality in all deliverables
Strategic Initiatives:Support evolving company priorities, special projects, and integration efforts related to structural changes, and accelerated growth targets

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary