FP&A Analyst

Talentify; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary $75,000-$85,000

Job summary

Nautilus Solar Energy is seeking an FP&A Analyst to analyze, report, and forecast capital expenditures for projects in service and development. The role supports liquidity reporting and weekly cash forecasting for construction activities, acting as a liaison across Finance, Construction, M&A, and Legal teams. Remote work with <10% travel is available.

The position emphasizes accuracy, process improvement, and automation using AI tools, with a requirement for a finance or accounting background and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Accounting or finance degree preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects on different timelines.
• Ability to work independently in a team-oriented environment.
• High proficiency in Excel.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI or other BI tools.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• AI power user preferred - comfortable using AI tools for data cleaning, modeling, and analysis.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Construction, Structuring, M&A, Capital Markets, Accounting, Community Solar, and Legal teams to consolidate input for forecasting.
• Prepare monthly capex budget vs. actual and budget vs. budget variance analysis, identifying key drivers and providing commentary for management review.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and project planning.
• Develop and improve current FP&A systems and processes.
• Prepare materials for liquidity meetings and yearly budgets.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Identify opportunities to automate FP&A processes by utilizing AI/LLM tools.
• Prepare materials for actuals vs modeled cash flows for Operating Portfolios.
• Handle other ad-hoc responsibilities/projects.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Nautilus Solar Energy's ("NSE") FP&A Analyst will be responsible for analyzing, reporting, and forecasting capital expenditure for projects placed in service and under development. They will assist with a 12-month view of monthly liquidity reporting and weekly cash forecasting of construction activities. This position acts as a liaison between various groups, including Construction, Structuring, M&A, Capital Markets, Accounting, Community Solar, Legal, and FP&A. This position reports to the FP&A Manager. This position is remote, with <10% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Construction, Structuring, M&A, Capital Markets, Accounting, Community Solar, and Legal teams to consolidate input and ensure accuracy in forecasting.


• Prepare monthly capex budget vs. actual and budget vs. budget variance analysis, identifying key drivers and providing commentary for management review.


• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and project planning.


• Work with the team to continue to develop and improve current systems and processes.


• Assist in putting together presentation material for monthly liquidity meetings and yearly budgets.


• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.


• Identify opportunities to automate manual FP&A processes by utilizing AI/LLM tools.


• Prepare materials for actuals vs modeled cash flows for Operating Portfolios


• Other ad-hoc responsibilities/projects.

Requirements

• College degree: Accounting or Finance majors preferred.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to manage multiple projects on different timelines.


• Ability to work independently in a team-oriented and fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.


• High Proficiency in Excel.


• Working knowledge of NetSuite, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Power BI or other BI tools.


• Possess analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work effectively with various levels and functions of the organization.


• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.


• AI power user preferred - comfortable using AI tools for data cleaning, modeling, and analysis.


• Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Compensation: $75,000-$85,000