Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

CleanChoice Energy, a national renewable energy company that empowers people and businesses to cut emissions and live cleaner, healthier lives, is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, to join the Finance Department. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission‑driven organization transforming the U.S. electricity market by switching homes and businesses to 100% clean, pollution‑free energy. Job Description The Manager, FP&A is responsible for assisting in preparing the Company’s budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analytics across its retail energy supply and solar development/operations businesses. This individual will partner with executive leadership, Accounting, Energy Operations, Risk, Origination, and Commercial teams to drive high‑quality insights, disciplined planning, and data‑driven decision making. The role requires deep understanding of load forecasting, hedging economics, mark‑to‑market, project development financials, and consolidated reporting across multi‑entity structures. Responsibilities Corporate Planning & Forecasting Lead the annual budget, quarterly reforecast cycles, and monthly outlooks for both the Retail Energy and Generation segments. Own consolidated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts; ensure alignment with hedging positions, REC strategy, project pipeline, and operational execution. Build scenario analyses incorporating electricity price curves, load variability, hedge coverage, development yield assumptions, and tax equity considerations. Maintain robust long‑term financial models for retail electricity gross margin (unit economics, LTV/CAC, attrition, cohort profitability). Build/maintain project‑level pro formas for solar development, COD transitions, tax equity structures, depreciation schedules, and operating returns (IRR/NPV). Analyze load consumption patterns, hedge effectiveness, mark‑to‑market movements, and wholesale/ISO settlement data to drive margin accuracy. Develop waterfall analyses explaining budget‑to‑actual variances across operations, risk, customer acquisition, and project cost changes. Deliver monthly reporting packages including revenue, gross margin segmentation, KPI dashboards (load vs forecast, hedge position, shape risk, development milestones, CODs). Prepare board‑level materials summarizing financial performance, cash runway, project economics, customer metrics, and business unit scorecards. Partner with Accounting on close‑to‑forecast alignment, accrual reviews, and shared‑services allocations. Business Partnering Provide analytical support to Energy Operations, Risk Management, Origination, and Development teams on pricing, contract evaluations, development budgets, and operating performance. Evaluate new market entries, PPAs, asset acquisitions, customer acquisition channels, and vendor economics. Interface with lenders, tax equity partners, and investors as needed for reporting and model updates. Systems, Process & Data Improvements Lead automation of reporting and forecasting through tools such as Datarails, Power BI, ISO data feeds, and ERP integrations (e.g., Intacct). Establish FP&A forecasting policies, driver‑based models, and controls consistent with internal governance frameworks (Treadway, SOX‑lite for PE‑backed companies). Improve data availability across load, hedging, sales, development pipeline, and operational KPIs. Qualifications and Skills 10+ years professional experience, including 5+ years in FP&A roles within a retail energy supplier and/or solar development/renewables company. Strong understanding of load forecasting, hedging programs, mark‑to‑market accounting, ISO settlements, REC valuation, and customer unit economics. Demonstrated experience with project financial models (development, construction, COD, and operations). Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; proficiency with Power BI or similar BI tools. Experience with multi‑entity ERP systems (Intacct preferred). Strong business acumen, analytical rigor, and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, including ability to present to senior leadership and boards. Preferred qualifications include a CPA, CFA, MBA or similar credential, and experience in PE‑backed environments or high‑growth energy platforms. Travel Minimal travel for team off‑site meetings approximately 2x/year. Physical Demands Office Normal Compensation This position offers compensation commensurate with experience and skills, and a robust benefits package. How to Apply CleanChoice Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our staff's diverse, multidisciplinary background drives our success, and we are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter via cleanchoicenergy.com/careers . #J-18808-Ljbffr