Portfolio Finance Manager

Fluence Energy Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluence Energy Inc. is seeking a Portfolio Finance Manager in the Manila area to oversee project accounting, budgeting and reporting for complex energy storage projects.

You will ensure contract compliance, manage cash flow and coordinate with project teams and external stakeholders. Ideal candidates have extensive US GAAP experience, strong negotiation skills and a proven ability to deliver timely, accurate financial data across global projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in accounting/finance related field.
• Strong time management, detail orientation, and urgency for deadlines.
• Self-starter able to work independently and within project teams.
• Curiosity, adaptability and willingness to pivot as needed.
• Extensive experience in US GAAP, PoC revenue recognition and month-end closing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain conformity with accounting standards and SOX for accurate reporting.
• Oversee contracts with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors with Contracts Manager.
• Prepare, present and evaluate project financial data for management and audits.
• Classify and control project costs, perform analyses to optimize margins.
• Manage receivables and cash flow targets, monitor FX and liaise with banks.
• Prepare contract terms and manage insurance, guarantees and LCs.
• Track project risks and opportunities with the execution team.
• Communicate with customers' commercial teams and resolve issues.
• Ensure claims, endorsements and negotiations are properly handled.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Project budgeting

Contract negotiations

Financial analysis

Independent work

Education

Bachelor in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Controlling

Job description

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Job Description: Portfolio Finance Manager

Location: BGC Taguig, Philippines

About Fluence

Fluence, a Siemens and AES company, is the global market leader in energy storage technology solutions and services. Fluence is creating a more sustainable future by combining the agility of a technology company with the expertise and vision of two respected industry giants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain conformity of our projects with accounting standards and SOX requirements to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
• Ensure effective contract oversight — monitoring that commercial and legal conditions with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors are managed appropriately together with the Contracts Manager.
• Prepare, present and evaluate project commercial data (forecasting and budgeting) for our management, project review meetings or financial audit purposes.
• Classify and control project costs and execute cost analyses together with the project execution team to optimize the project margin.
• Carry out proactive accounts receivables management to achieve the project cash flow targets, handle foreign exchange rates and communicate with financial institutions.
• Take role in preparation of legal and commercial conditions of contracts with customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Keep track and manage project risks (e.g., contractual risks such as project delays, supplier risks, schedule risks, system performance, etc.) and opportunities together with the execution team.
• Actively communicate with customer’s commercial representatives and manage solving issues.
• Execute guarantees, bonds and LCs for advance payment, performance and warranty purposes and follow-up expired ones.
• Ensure sufficient insurance coverage of the projects during shipment, onsite activities and warranty period.
• Ensure that claims towards suppliers and customers are properly endorsed, entered and negotiated.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience and Bachelor in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Controlling or any finance related subject.
• Be self‑motivated, ambitious, organized, possess strong time management skills, pay attention to details and have a sense of urgency for critical deadlines.
• Be a self‑starter who has the ability to work independently as well as a member of project teams.
• Demonstrate curiosity, willingness to adapt, grow, and pivot as needed.
• Vast understanding of accounting standards (USGAAP), experience in PoC revenue recognition, understanding requirements for accruals, provisions, commercial month end closing and audit activities.
• Experience as a portfolio finance manager or financial project controller of large‑scale construction, utility, renewable energy or energy storage projects.
• Extensive experience in commercial negotiations, contracts and claims management of complex EPC contract.
• Knowledge and experience in taxes, accounting and audit.

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.