Senior Manager, FP&A

SB Energy•San Diego, CA

13h•$140,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today. Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power! Basic Function The SB Energy Finance team is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Manager of FP&A to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance management across a growing renewable energy and infrastructure platform. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role will partner closely with the organization to drive data-driven decision-making across utility-scale generation assets and data center development. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in public accounting or audit, combined with deep experience in project-based environments including utility scale energy, infrastructure and data centers. This individual must be equally comfortable operating at the strategic level and diving into complex financial models and operational data. Sound judgment, ingenuity, excellent problem solving, organizational skills and a proactive attitude will position the successful candidate to earn a rewarding opportunity with this fast-growing company. Candidates need excellent problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills, along with patience, a positive attitude and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment. They should also possess the following competencies: Exceptional analytical and time management skills. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to understand issues with a “big-picture” business perspective. Independent thinker able to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Proven ability to produce high quality work under deadlines. Team player with strong initiative. Proven ability to work autonomously and navigate through ambiguity to complete tasks. Excellent communicator who can summarize complex concepts for broad audiences

Requirements

Above all a positive attitude, demonstrated work ethic and collaborative mindset.
8–12+ years of related experience, working in an increasing capacity.
Experience with ERP’s and planning tools; NetSuite, Hyperion, Unifier, Vena, or similar.
Experience preparing and reviewing complex models in Excel.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, energy transition, or data centers.
Advanced financial modeling skills (project finance, IRR/NPV, sensitivity analysis).
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial controls, and audit processes.
Experience supporting capital-intensive, project-based environments.
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Finance or Accounting, MBA preferable.
CPA strongly preferred; background in Big 4 or public accounting audit highly desired.

Responsibilities

Audit & Controls Integration Strengthen internal controls, reporting accuracy, and financial governance.
Partner with Accounting to ensure alignment between FP&A models and GAAP reporting.
Support year-end audits, technical accounting issues, and financial statement analysis.
Improve documentation standards for financial models and forecasting assumptions.
Portfolio Oversight Oversee reporting of portfolio operations, leveraging program knowledge to optimize processes and timely deliver accurate results
Provide actionable insights on portfolio performance across generation assets and infrastructure projects
Support debt compliance, tax equity reporting, and investor reporting requirements
Support reporting for new product offerings and revenue streams
Team Leadership Manage and mentor a growing team of highly motivated, intelligent individuals
Drive process improvement and elevate analytical rigor across the finance function.
Foster a culture of accountability, precision, and strategic thinking.
Data & Systems Enhance FP&A systems, dashboards, and automation to improve reporting speed and accuracy.
Build scalable reporting frameworks that integrate operational KPIs with financial performance.
Partner cross-functionally with Development, Engineering, Asset Management, and Operations teams.

Benefits

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support