Senior Analyst, Business Performance - FP&A

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Analyst, Business Performance - FP&A based in the United States. Join a growing renewable energy organization where finance, analytics, and technology come together to support strategic business decisions and sustainable growth. In this role, you will serve as a key financial partner to development, engineering, construction, and technical sales teams, helping translate complex data into actionable insights. You will lead budgeting and forecasting activities, assess project performance, and develop financial models that support investment decisions and business planning. Your analysis will contribute to executive reporting and provide valuable visibility into operational performance, risks, and opportunities. Working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, you will engage with stakeholders across multiple functions and influence decisions through rigorous financial analysis. This is an opportunity for a curious, proactive finance professional to strengthen business performance while contributing to the continued expansion of renewable energy infrastructure Accountabilities • Financial Planning, Forecasting, and Analysis • Partner with Development, Engineering, Construction, Technical Sales, Corporate Finance, and FP&A teams to support financial planning, forecasting, and reporting across the development pipeline. • Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure financial plans align with business priorities. • Build and maintain driver-based financial models to assess project economics, capital requirements, resource needs, and anticipated business outcomes. • Conduct monthly variance analysis, identify emerging trends, and proactively highlight financial risks and opportunities. • KPI Development and Performance Management • Develop, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators across development and construction activities. • Evaluate financial and operational performance against established objectives and recommend improvements where needed. • Track project milestones and development progress, investigate deviations from forecasts, and communicate the factors influencing performance. • Data Analytics and Business Insights • Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends and generate actionable insights that support strategic decisions and operational improvements. • Maintain data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management processes. • Identify opportunities to automate reporting, streamline analytical workflows, and introduce technology-enabled solutions that improve efficiency and insight generation. • Executive, Board, and Investor Reporting • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and operational reporting packages for senior leadership, investors, and the Board of Directors. • Develop clear commentary explaining performance drivers, material variances, risks, and growth opportunities. • Support executive presentations and Board materials by translating complex financial and operational information into concise, actionable recommendations. • Business Partnership and Strategic Support • Act as a trusted finance partner to cross-functional leaders, supporting investment evaluations, strategic initiatives, and business planning. • Challenge assumptions constructively and provide objective, data-driven perspectives to strengthen decision-making. • Collaborate with FP&A leadership on special projects, strategic analyses, and ad hoc business requests. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. • Four to seven years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) or a relevant finance or analytical role. • Demonstrated ability to work with large, complex datasets and turn findings into meaningful business insights and recommendations. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; a proficiency assessment may be required. • Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. • Experience developing KPIs, performance metrics, and driver-based forecasting models. • Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP; familiarity with IFRS is an advantage. • Experience with complex financial modeling is a plus. • Familiarity with tools such as OneStream, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, think-cell, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Alteryx, or comparable analytics and reporting platforms is preferred. • Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, real estate development, construction, or other project-based industries is an advantage. • Exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail. • Ability to synthesize complex financial and operational information into clear, practical recommendations for decision-makers. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-level presentations and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences. • Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to understanding the underlying drivers of business performance. • Confidence in challenging assumptions and influencing decisions through sound analysis and evidence-based recommendations. • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence colleagues without direct authority. • Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to evolving business needs, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment. • A high level of ownership, accountability, follow-through, and commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement. Benefits • Full-time opportunity: Take on a key role within a growing finance organization focused on business performance and st