Sr Investments Controlling Associate - Construction FP&A

RWE Americas, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area: Finance / Controlling Remuneration: Exempt Role Overview The Senior Investments Controlling Associate - Construction FP&A is a key role within Investment Controlling, supporting RWE Americas (RWEA) as it executes a large‑scale growth plan that includes €17 billion of planned investment over the next six years resulting in 9 GW of new net capacity and strategic expansion into flexible gas generation to support America’s growing power needs. Positioned at the center of the company’s growth agenda, this role provides critical financial leadership to ensure major capital investments are planned, governed, and executed with discipline and transparency. The investments controlling team serves as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to construction leadership, finance, and senior management, translating complex construction activity and cost drivers into clear, forward‑looking financial insights that support capital allocation and executive decision‑making. This position offers a unique opportunity to have direct impact on high‑profile investments and play a key role in shaping RWEA’s continued growth. Responsibilities Financial planning & reporting: Support timely, complete, accurate, high‑quality reporting/planning/forecasting with construction business stakeholders. Primary controlling support for Solar, Energy Storage, and Onshore Wind Construction businesses (e.g., monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, mid‑term planning, business cases, ad‑hoc analyses, special topics, savings initiatives, monthly performance dialogues). Preparation of the monthly reporting for the specific project(s) supported by the role, including required accruals, reports, and detailed analysis of resource and non‑resource costs. Management communication: Prepare materials for and support meetings with Senior Management and the Board for both regular reporting activities and special projects/topics. Coordination and teamwork: Coordinate overarching topics and related financial impacts across the business. Process improvement and initiatives: Lead ongoing and new best practices, processes, standardization and tools implementation that drive gains in efficiency, automation, and quality in all deliverables. Ongoing initiatives: Support company‑wide top priorities and goals, special projects, and integration activities following recent organization structure change, increase in growth targets. Requirements & Experience BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business (required); an advanced degree is a plus. Minimum four years of professional experience in accounting, controlling, financial planning & analysis, financial or management consulting, or other finance‑related fields. Experience within the renewable energy sector preferred; relevant experience from adjacent capital‑intensive or infrastructure‑driven industries considered (e.g., power generation, utilities, infrastructure, engineering & construction). Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships and business partners. Demonstrated desire to learn about the company and the renewables space. Strong technical background, proficient in SAP or other ERP system, SAC, Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, Power BI; other system/tools experience is a plus. Strong leadership and communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines. Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables. Continuous process improvement supporting proactive pursuit of best practices, processes, standardization and tools that drive gains in efficiency, automation, and quality. Ability to multi‑task, work independently and as part of a team. Motivated self‑starter, goal‑oriented, with strong problem‑solving abilities. Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds within the team and business partners. Receptive to feedback and committed to learning and professional growth. Detail‑oriented, with strong business acumen and sound understanding of business concepts. General accounting and IFRS knowledge a plus. Language: English (fluent). Other duties as assigned. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short‑term incentives, in addition to salary. Salary Range The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $106,000 – $135,000. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr RWE