FP&A Analyst

Nautilus Solar Energy•Chicago, IL

6d•Remote

About The Position

Nautilus Solar Energy's ("NSE") FP&A Analyst will be responsible for analyzing, reporting, and forecasting capital expenditure for projects placed in service and under development. They will assist with a 12-month view of monthly liquidity reporting and weekly cash forecasting of construction activities. This position acts as a liaison between various groups, including Construction, Structuring, M&A, Capital Markets, Accounting, Community Solar, Legal, and FP&A. This position reports to the FP&A Manager. This position is remote, with <10% travel required.

Requirements

College degree: Accounting or Finance majors preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects on different timelines.
Ability to work independently in a team-oriented and fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
High Proficiency in Excel.
Working knowledge of NetSuite, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Power BI or other BI tools.
Possess analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with various levels and functions of the organization.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

AI power user preferred - comfortable using AI tools for data cleaning, modeling, and analysis.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Construction, Structuring, M&A, Capital Markets, Accounting, Community Solar, and Legal teams to consolidate input and ensure accuracy in forecasting.
Prepare monthly capex budget vs. actual and budget vs. budget variance analysis, identifying key drivers and providing commentary for management review.
Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and project planning.
Work with the team to continue to develop and improve current systems and processes.
Assist in putting together presentation material for monthly liquidity meetings and yearly budgets.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Identify opportunities to automate manual FP&A processes by utilizing AI/LLM tools.
Prepare materials for actuals vs modeled cash flows for Operating Portfolios
Other ad-hoc responsibilities/projects.