Illuminate USA Looking for Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area Full Time

Illuminate USA, a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, is building one of the largest solar panel manufacturing factories in the US. This 1.1 million-square-foot factory is currently in advanced stages of preparation in the Columbus, Ohio area. Illuminate USA is seeking highly motivated team members to help the company grow from startup to a full scale, industry leading manufacturer with $1B – $2B expected annual revenue and over 1,200 employees in less than two years.

This will be a fast-paced and exciting time in our history as we are building something great from the ground up here in central Ohio. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing career development opportunities. Come join our collaborative, people-focused, and innovative workplace as we embark upon this unique and exciting journey!

Job Summary: We are currently seeking an experienced Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead a team of highly skilled professionals. The FP&A Director will play a pivotal role in our organization, collaborating with all functions to enhance business performance and deliver invaluable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of financial professionals, ensuring their growth and success within the organization.
• Collaborate closely with all business functions, acting as a strategic, integrated financial partner to enhance financial literacy and drive informed decision-making.
• Develop and maintain intricate financial models to support decision-making, strategic planning, and scenario analysis.
• Continuously monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing trends and investigating unexpected variances to provide timely insights.
• Lead the development and enhancement of budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecasts, aligning financial strategies with organizational goals.
• Provide financial guidance and support to various teams, including sales, production, and demand planning, helping them achieve their business objectives. Be ready to take on leadership roles in strategic projects.
• Develop and lead the process for periodic business reviews of various functions, reporting findings to the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, ensuring best practices and efficiency. Ensure strong alignment with the accounting team to balance financial accounting, compliance, and management accounting objectives.
• Lead teams through organizational change and provide strong adaptability in a dynamic and evolving business environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related field required. CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in accounting and financial analysis with manufacturing or renewable energy companies a plus.
• Experience in project management, establishing business systems and process improvements.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Extremely high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of people to drive a culture of financial literacy throughout the company
• Ability to synthesize large quantities of data, identify trends and drivers.
• Solid analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Deal / finance modeling experience a srong plus.
• Ability and enthusiasm to work within a fast-paced, culturally diverse team.
• Strong learning agility and adaptability.

Illuminate USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.