Sr. FP&A Manager

Canadian Solar Inc.•Walnut Creek, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution. Company Summary At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry. Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate. Location: Our Walnut Creek, CA office is conveniently located near public transportation (BART), is ideally situated for bicycle commuters, has plenty of free parking, and an abundance of eateries in the surrounding area. Occasional travel to the home office will be required for team meetings. The Sr. Manager, FP&A is a strategic finance leader responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business performance across the organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that support the sales of solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects. The ideal candidate is a collaborative business partner with strong financial modeling, analytical, and leadership skills who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented renewable energy environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related discipline, including experience supporting executive leadership.
Three (3) or more years of leadership or people management experience.
Advanced expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and performance management.
Experience supporting a project-based or capital-intensive business with large, multi-year investments.
Strong understanding of capital budgeting, project economics, discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, and return metrics (IRR, NPV, payback).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or renewable energy development lifecycle
Experience with enterprise planning systems and ERP implementations or optimization is preferred.
Advanced data analysis skills, including Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar tools, are preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead budgeting, quarterly forecasts, long-range financial plan, and monthly financial outlooks, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
Develop and maintain complex financial models, scenario analyses, and investment evaluations to support strategic planning, capital allocation, and executive decision-making.
Partner with Sales Operations, Planning, Logistics, Sales and Commercial, and Corporate functions to analyze business performance, evaluate strategic initiatives, and identify financial risks and opportunities.
Provide financial guidance on project development, capital investments, pricing strategies, and operational initiatives while balancing financial performance with business objectives.
Prepare executive-level financial reporting packages, dashboards, and presentations that clearly communicate business performance, key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and actionable recommendations.
Analyze revenue, margins, operating expenses, EBITDA, cash flow, and project performance, providing variance analyses and recommendations to improve profitability and forecast accuracy.
Monitor organizational and project-level financial performance, proactively identifying opportunities for cost optimization, operational efficiencies, and continuous improvement.
Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, forecasting methodologies, financial models, reporting automation, and planning tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality.
Partner with Accounting, Treasury, IT, and Finance Systems teams to strengthen financial reporting processes, ensure data integrity, and optimize ERP, planning, and business intelligence platforms.
Leverage data visualization and analytics tools to enhance reporting, support business insights, and improve decision-making across the organization.
Lead, mentor, and develop FP&A team members while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture.
Build strong relationships across the organization through effective communication, executive presence, and a customer-focused approach to business partnership.
Demonstrate sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.