Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Deriva Energy•Charlotte, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6 GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations. Deriva, as a Brookfield Renewable portfolio company is poised for growth across wind, solar, and power storage. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Position Summary The Financial Planning & Accounting (FP&A) team supports Deriva Energy’s business. Team members actively partner with the business to support a growing portfolio of renewable assets. The Senior FP&A Analyst is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, detailed financial analysis, and reporting to Deriva and Brookfield decision makers. Consults, and partners with, business executives and department management on financial priorities and challenges. Influences and drives financial acumen across the organization. Effectively communicates with senior leaders of the business. Develops and formulates recommendations based on analyses and operational knowledge. Identifies trends that result in resource allocation recommendations. Key work activities also include formulating and consolidating budgets and developing consolidated financial information. Self-directed in their work and provides strong context for decision making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
Three (3) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or working toward achieving their CPA
Five (5) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field
Strong technical skills and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Public accounting experience (Big Four/large regional)
Experience with company consolidation and limited liability company/partnership accounting
Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience with financial applications (e.g., NetSuite, IFS, OneStream, SSAS Cubes, etc.)
Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Power Query, Power BI, Word, and Power Point
Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills
Proven problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and foster good relationships with teammates and business partners

Responsibilities

Business Consulting Provide financial, accounting, and business management analytical support to various levels of management and customers.
Effectively communicate financial information to all levels of leadership.
Build financial acumen across customer groups supported.
Financial Budgeting, Analysis and Projections Develop and consolidate even the most complex departmental budgets.
Evaluate business unit O&M and capital variances for key drivers.
Prepare financial presentations for management review, cost/status reporting, and decision making.
Partner with business executives and finance team to develop year end/quarterly/monthly business unit financial projections.
Peer Support Support lower-level analysts on teams with developing their skill sets.
Special Projects Participate as a lead or team member for various special projects or financial studies. Projects can be the most complex and may involve research outside of the analyst's area of support.
Compliance Assurance Establish proper business and financial processes to ensure adherence to internal controls.
Accounting review Review accounting journal entries including accruals and corrections.