Corporate Controlling Manager - Consolidated Planning & Risk

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 127,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Corporate Controlling Manager to lead Consolidated Planning & Risk, owning planning cycles, forecasting, and risk reporting. You will drive data integrity, standardization, and cross-functional alignment across actuals, forecasts, and planning, delivering executive-ready analyses.

You will design models, dashboards, and reporting tools while collaborating with Group, Finance, and business stakeholders to translate financial results into actionable insights.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business is required
• Advanced degree is a plus but not required
• Minimum 8 years of FP&A, Accounting, Controlling, or related finance experience
• Renewable energy sector experience is preferred
• Expert understanding of Corporate FP&A processes and interdependencies across actuals, forecasts, P/L, balance sheet, cash flow, and KPIs
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and mentor staff without direct people management
• Strong executive-ready reporting, dashboards, and visual storytelling skills
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, SAP, PowerPoint, Power BI, SAC and planning/reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Lead Corporate Controlling planning cycles including forecasts, MTP/LTP, risks and opportunities
• Own reporting and analysis for P&L, Net Debt, cash flow KPIs and variance commentary
• Prepare materials for senior management with clear financial narratives
• Align reporting standards across groups and stakeholders
• Design and maintain Excel models, planning templates, dashboards and tools
• Provide analysis to support performance, cost optimization, investments and portfolio decisions
• Support ad hoc analysis, transparency requests, and cross-functional projects
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, governance, and data integrity in reporting

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive storytelling

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Advanced degree is a plus

Tools

Excel

SAP

PowerPoint

Power BI

SAC

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area: Finance / Controlling Remuneration: Exempt

The Corporate Controlling Manager of Consolidated Planning & Risk is a highly skilled individual contributor responsible for assigned areas of segment performance management, financial planning, forecasting, risks and opportunities reporting, and executive-ready analysis. The role owns complex planning and reporting deliverables, integrates inputs from Controlling workstreams and stakeholders, and translates financial results into clear business narratives for Local, Group, senior-management, and executive audiences. This position serves as a key cross-functional liaison and subject matter expert, driving data integrity, standardization, process improvement, and alignment across actuals, forecasts, MTP/LTP planning, and strategic business priorities.

Role Responsibilities:

• Planning Cycle Leadership: Lead assigned Corporate Controlling planning cycles, including forecasts, MTP/LTP, risks and opportunities, and related segment performance deliverables, ensuring timely execution, consolidation, review, and alignment with internal timelines
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Own reporting and analysis for assigned financial metrics and deliverables, including P&L, Net Debt, cash flow KPIs. Perform variance commentary, ensuring accurate, complete, consistent, and timely outputs for Local and Group stakeholders
• Executive Materials & Storytelling: Prepare, analyze, and review materials for senior management, SLT, ELT, Group, and other stakeholders, using clear financial narratives and visual storytelling to highlight key trends, risks, opportunities, and business performance
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as a liaison with Group, Finance, Controlling workstreams, segment counterparts, and business stakeholders to align reporting standards, resolve data and process issues, and ensure consistency across actuals, forecasts, and planning assumptions
• Models, Dashboards & Systems: Design, maintain, and enhance Excel models, planning templates, dashboards, and reporting tools; support the implementation, rollout, testing, training, and optimization of financial systems and methodologies for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Strategic Decision Support: Develop analysis that supports decisions related to performance, cost optimization, investments, and portfolio considerations, translating financial data into recommendations that reflect business dynamics and stakeholder priorities
• Ad Hoc Analysis & Special Projects: Serve as a go-to resource for ad hoc analysis, transparency requests, cost-savings initiatives, M&A integration support, system alignment, and other Corporate Controlling projects requiring structured problem solving and cross-functional coordination
• Process Improvement & Data Integrity: Identify and implement opportunities to improve automation, standardization, governance, and efficiency in reporting and analysis while maintaining data quality, documentation, and alignment across recurring financial processes

Job Requirements and Experience:

• BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business (required)
• Advanced degree is a plus, but not required
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Accounting, Controlling, Financial or Management Consulting, or a related finance field; prior FP&A experience required
• Experience within the renewable energy sector preferred
• Expert understanding of Corporate FP&A processes, systems, planning templates, and interdependencies across actuals, forecasts, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and industry KPIs
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect financial analysis to strategic business context
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects, processes, initiatives, and tools while mentoring senior associates and below without direct people-management responsibility
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional analysis, assess complex issues, challenge the status quo constructively, and develop practical recommendations
• Strong command of executive-ready reporting, dashboards, and visual storytelling for senior management, Local, Group, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functionally, build effective relationships, drive alignment, and communicate recommendations to senior management
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, SAP, PowerPoint, Power BI, SAC, and planning/reporting tools; ability to improve templates, workflows, dashboards, and system-enabled reporting processes

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americasis unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range:

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $127,000 - $171,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered:

• 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.

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.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states.With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operateswind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.