Corporate FP&A Manager - Consolidated Planning & Risk

RWE Gruppe; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC in Illinois seeks a Corporate Controlling Manager of Consolidated Planning & Risk to lead planning cycles, consolidate forecasts, and deliver executive-ready analysis across local and group audiences.

The role requires 8+ years FP&A/controlling experience, BA/BS in finance, advanced Excel and SAP/Power BI, and strong storytelling skills to drive data integrity and strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business (required)
• Advanced degree is a plus, but not required
• Minimum 8 years of relevant FP&A/Accounting/Controlling experience; prior FP&A experience required
• Renewable energy sector experience preferred
• Expert understanding of corporate FP&A processes, systems, planning templates and interdependencies
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and mentor without direct people-management responsibility
• Executive-ready reporting, dashboards, and visual storytelling for senior management and stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, SAP, PowerPoint, Power BI, SAC and planning/reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Corporate Controlling planning cycles including forecasts and risks and opportunities
• Own reporting and analysis for P&L, Net Debt, cash flow KPIs with variance commentary
• Prepare materials for senior management with clear financial narratives
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment of reporting standards across actuals, forecasts, planning
• Design and maintain Excel models, planning templates, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Develop analyses to support strategic decisions on performance, costs, investments
• Provide ad hoc analysis and cross-functional support for strategic projects
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, governance, and data integrity

Skills

FP&A

Executive storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data integrity

Excel

Education

BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Advanced degree

Tools

Excel

SAP

PowerPoint

Power BI

SAC

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC in Illinois seeks a Corporate Controlling Manager of Consolidated Planning & Risk to lead planning cycles, consolidate forecasts, and deliver executive-ready analysis across local and group audiences.

The role requires 8+ years FP&A/controlling experience, BA/BS in finance, advanced Excel and SAP/Power BI, and strong storytelling skills to drive data integrity and strategic decisions.