Senior Manager, FP&A

NineDot's name derives from the classic mathematical puzzle for sparking out-of-the-box solutions. As a leading community-scale, clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies, NineDot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice and reduce carbon emissions. We plan to develop, build and operate more than 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026 that will strengthen the local power grid infrastructure and provide clean, reliable and resilient power to tens of thousands of New York households and businesses. This is all in support of New York State's mission to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040.

With the backing of Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group - two of the world's leading infrastructure investors - NineDot is continuing to expand its core battery energy storage pipeline, deliver enhanced products and services, explore new regions and consider potential acquisitions all to advance the decarbonization of New York's grid. This is an exciting opportunity to build a platform from the ground-up with a world-class team of developers and innovators. NineDot is committed to building a company that exemplifies diversity, equity and inclusion values in its team culture, as well as business practices and community engagement.

Job Summary

As the Sr. Manager, FP&A, you will be responsible for the financial planning and analysis for our battery energy storage and renewable energy business. You will report to the VP, Corporate Finance and work closely with other members of the finance team, as well as cross-functional teams across the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning and decision-making (corporate and project forecast/budget)
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support strategic initiatives and operational improvements
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting and presentations for senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Lead company wide budgeting and forecasting processes and work with business partners to ensure accuracy and alignment with strategic goals
• Monitor and report on key financial and operational metrics to drive performance improvements
• Portfolio management of leveraged funds, including cash management and reporting requirements
• Collaborate with accounting and operations teams to ensure accurate and timely financial management reporting
• Manage the implementation of various technology tools for finance transformation initiatives as needed
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and analyses as needed
• Provide support, as needed, to the due diligence process regarding securing additional financing for the company
• Oversee the company's insurance policies in the interim
• All other duties as assigned

Competencies for Success

• Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; conducts excellent and honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answer.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Able to relate well to all individuals within and beyond the organization; builds appropriate rapport along with constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact.
• Perseverance - Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Dealing With Ambiguity - Can effectively cope with change and shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture.
• Creativity - Capable of coming up with new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions.
• Technical Learning - Picks up on technical things quickly, capable of learning new skills and knowledge, good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge.
• Intellectual Horsepower - Demonstrated ability to deal with concepts and complexity comfortably; described as intellectually sharp, capable,and agile.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others - Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
• Building Effective Teams - Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her/their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
• Innovation Management - Is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to market; has good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; has a sense about managing the creative process of others; can project how potential ideas may play out in the real world.
• Planning - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA preferred
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in the renewable energy industry or related field
• Strong analytical and modeling skills with a deep understanding of financial statements and financial metrics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels of the organization
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
• Strong proficiency in Excel and other financial software

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

COVID Vaccination

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