FP&A Analyst

Nautilus Solar, LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nautilus Solar Energy is seeking an FP&A Analyst to analyze, report, and forecast capital expenditure for projects placed in service and under development. The role is remote, with less than 10% travel, and reports to the FP&A Manager.

You will liaise with Construction, M&A, Capital Markets, Accounting, Community Solar, Legal, and FP&A teams to ensure accurate cash flow forecasting and budgeting. A college degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred and strong Excel is required.

Qualifications

• College degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects on different timelines.
• Working knowledge of Excel, NetSuite, and BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multiple teams to consolidate input for forecasting.
• Prepare monthly capex budget vs. actual and variance analysis with commentary.
• 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 budgets.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Identify opportunities to automate FP&A processes using AI/LLM tools.
• Prepare materials for actuals vs modeled cash flows for operating portfolios.
• Handle ad-hoc responsibilities/projects.

Skills

Excel

NetSuite

Power BI

BI tools

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

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.

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.

Compensation: $75,000-$85,000