Financial Analyst

Uplight • Boulder, CO

2d

About The Position

Uplight is creating a new category of energy by developing software that manages energy resources in homes and businesses. This software optimizes smart thermostats, electric vehicles, solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, and user behavior to generate, shift, or save energy, thereby balancing the grid and increasing its efficiency and reliability. This process creates clean energy capacity, reducing the need for fossil fuels, accelerating the transition to clean energy, and saving money for energy customers. The company is seeking a Financial Analyst to contribute to its growth and leadership in the clean energy sector.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 2 years of FP&A experience
• Working knowledge of basic Accounting (understanding P&Ls, accruals, reclasses etc.) and GAAP
• Understanding of the 3 financial statements and how they relate to each other
• Strong foundational and fundamental Excel skills with a desire to learn more
• Willingness to learn the business, not just crunch numbers
• Analytical mindset with a focus on finding win-win solutions that balance opportunities and risks and creating related forecasts accordingly
• Approach tasks and processes with a critical, curious mindset and always asking “How can I make this better?”
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Netsuite and Planful (or other FP&A tools) experience is a major plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the operating expense forecast, budget and monthly financial review process for various departments
• Drive analysis and reporting on both headcount and operating expense line items
• Develop relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and business partners
• Manage, track, and report all headcount-related activity
• Implement process improvements and improve operational efficiency
• Provide ad-hoc analysis to drive actionable recommendations to leadership
• Review preliminary month-end results and propose journal entries to ensure accuracy of financial results
• Perform Reporting template maintenance on a monthly basis

Benefits

• flexible time off
• generous parental leave
• a wellness stipend
• work flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed