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Our client is a leading investment and operating platform for sustainable infrastructure. They have been accelerating the infrastructure revolution for years, partnering with pre-eminent innovators with a diversified fleet of sustainable infrastructure assets, serving more than 1000 customers and communities. They are the one-stop shop for technology companies, developers and integrators for capital and help to deploy sustainable infrastructure and for customers to meet their goals.
The Vice President of FP&A will play a key role in running the company’s financial planning and analysis function. This executive will collaborate with functional leaders and the Finance team to understand the stories behind the numbers, define and track key performance indicators, and build analytical frameworks for making strategic financial decisions. The company is rapidly maturing and this role will define the metrics that it uses to measure its progress and guide the next stage of growth.
This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works directly with senior leaders across the company. The Vice President of FP&A must be intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and able to identify solutions to complex problems (frequently with limited or incomplete data), then roll-up their sleeves to drive implementation and track their work’s impact. The Vice President of FP&A is expected to lead a team of high-performing professionals to unlock their full potential and collectively to unlock the potential of the business.
What you will be doing as the VP, FP&A
Partner with the business to support strategy and business decision-making. Work cross-functionally to ensure accurate reporting on all financial metrics and key performance indicators; develop insights and understanding of variance
Oversee company P&L, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows and provide analysis and presentation of monthly and quarterly financial and operational metrics including performance vs. plan
Lead the annual planning/budgeting process and coordinate across business departments, accounting, and strategy to create comprehensive three-year plan.
Define, implement, track, and utilize metrics and KPIs that will be used to measure and ensure business progress; identify metrics that will be shared externally.
Establish regular cadence with business partners for monthly budget vs. actual analysis, review delivery on operating plan and drive improvements to operating expense efficiency and forecasting. Recommend appropriate course of action when results differ from plan.
Lead financial aspects of quarterly Board meeting preparation and partner closely with investor relations team on reporting to investors
Work closely with business partners to drive “investment to outcome” mentality; ensure all investments are measured against desired outcomes and course correct when needed.
Provide financial modeling, financial analysis, new product development, and assistance with other ad-hoc financial projects as needed
Proactively seek opportunities to improve planning and reporting processes
Understand systems and data flow; work with Technology team to optimize tools used for financial reporting
Enhance the team’s capability to translate operational performance into financial dialogue and ensure the company is on target to meet financial commitments
Lead the team to further understand complex data leveraging various business intelligence capabilities and develop the skill sets of the FP&A organization to enhance decision support capabilities (predictive modeling, analytics, etc.).
Recruit key individuals to address any skill gaps, motivate and develop professionals on the team, and develop a retention plan for top talent
Strengthen the profile of the financial planning function as a true business partner across all areas of the business
Candidate qualifications & core characteristics:
A demonstrated passion for, or commitment to, our mission
15+ years of progressive financial experience, the majority in an FP&A role, with relevant experience managing a team
Deep experience with the associated budgeting, forecasting, and metrics-driven business partnership of a seasoned strategic finance executive
The ideal candidate will have experience in a dynamic, technology-driven environment. Exposure to the renewable industry is nice to have, but not required
Experience building out and/or elevating the FP&A systems, processes, and team of a growing company. A “doer” capable of being hands-on, balanced by the high-level strategic partner mentality of a senior finance leader
Unimpeachable integrity and glowing references
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including empathy, intuition, and listening as well as strong writing, editing, and basic design skills.
High level of self-awareness and humility, with excitement about confronting uncomfortable situations or new challenges
Intellectual agility, curiosity, and creativity; problem-solving is your default mode
Entrepreneurial spirit: flexibility, comfort with risk, recognition that “perfect can be the enemy of the good”
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws
