Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Iberdrola•Boston, MA

14d

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for managing the short-term financial planning/forecasting processes (Budget and quarterly forecasts) and monthly reporting for Avangrid Power’s Capital Expenditures, and presentation of analysis to senior leadership, within Avangrid, as well as Avangrid’s parent company, Iberdrola. As a secondary responsibility this position will support internal monthly management reporting and SAP controlling module and other ad hoc Director requests.

Requirements

Demonstrable systems skills in both ledger and financial planning/reporting systems (required).
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to facilitate collaboration and alignment. (required).
7+ years in industry or role relevant to job requirements (required).
Advanced Power BI, Excel and data analytics skills (required).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including advanced presentation skills utilizing PowerPoint or other similar tools (required).
Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop insights. (required).
Skilled to work independently with management oversight (required).
Strong oral, written, and presentation related communication skills.
Strong Customer Service Orientation.
High level analytical, organizational, communication and leadership skills.
Strong understanding of business principles, financial analysis, and performance management.
Ability to handle multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
Able to effectively influence across organization and global boundaries.
Proficient Microsoft Office Suites computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrable experience in large corporations Finance areas
3+ years in Renewable Energy Industry background is preferable
Sound understanding of US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
Experience in SAP/BPC/reporting tools

Responsibilities

Manages the budget and quarterly forecast process related to Avangrid Power’s Capital Expenditures, in US GAAP and IFRS reporting formats.
Manages the monthly reporting and analysis of Avangrid Power’s Capital Expenditures results, including presenting results to members of senior leadership (Avangrid, Iberdrola.
Demonstrate knowledge of USGAAP and IFRS accounting concepts related to Avangrid Power reporting.
In partnership with technical accounting and business stakeholders, manages SAP Masterfile data to ensure proper reporting.
Conduct assessments of business level performance as compared to business plans and goals (variance analysis vs prior year, budget and forecast).
Proactively assess budgeting process to improve and optimize processes to enhance overall performance and achieve strategic goals.
Cultivates a collaborative network with key Business stakeholders to ensure alignment on reporting and analysis.
Develop ad-hoc financial reporting, financial and business analysis under USGAAP and IFRS accounting standards for Corporate Development and the Power Controller.
In partnership with technical accounting, develop process utilizing SAP and BPC systems for reporting and analyzing Onshore and Offshore business activities for monthly reporting, as well as the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
Manage the group’s financial reporting tools.
Ownership of loading and data integrity of the reporting system (BPC) involving reconciling to the primary ledger system (SAP) and other systems of record for the monthly actual, quarterly forecast, and annual budget information.