Manager of FP&A

Standard Solar; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan participation

Other programs

Job summary

Standard Solar is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis in Rockville, MD to lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis. You will partner with executives, accounting, operations, and project finance to deliver timely insights and support profitable growth.

The role requires strong financial modeling, GAAP knowledge, and exceptional communication skills. You will drive process improvements, develop robust financial models, and mentor the FP&A team within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• 5+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related analytical finance role.
• Strong skills in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial statement analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning with department leaders.
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses for leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial models for revenue, Opex, capex, cash flow, and project economics.
• Analyze actuals vs. budget/forecast; identify drivers and recommendations.
• Collaborate with accounting to ensure accurate month-end close and reporting alignment.
• Support executive with ad hoc analysis, scenario modeling, and board materials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial visibility and accountability.
• Identify process improvements, automation, and reporting enhancements.
• Monitor KPIs and trends; provide insights on revenue, margin, liquidity, and efficiency.
• Mentor FP&A team and foster analytical rigor and collaboration.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Financial statement analysis

Excel & PowerPoint

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration

MBA, CPA, CFA (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

NetSuite

OneStream

Adaptive Planning

Anaplan

Job description

Position Summary

The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership, accounting, operations, project finance, and other business teams to provide timely financial insights, improve reporting processes, and help drive profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range planning processes in partnership with department leaders and senior management.
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, variance analyses, and management presentations that clearly communicate business performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models supporting revenue, operating expenses, capital expenditures, cash flow, project economics, and strategic initiatives.
• Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior periods; identify key drivers of performance and recommend corrective actions or opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with accounting to ensure accurate monthly close reporting, proper classification of financial results, and alignment between accounting records and management reporting.
• Support executive leadership with ad hoc financial analysis, scenario modeling, board materials, investor materials, and strategic decision support.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, project finance, development, asset management, legal, and other teams to improve financial visibility and accountability.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and reporting enhancements to increase efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.
• Monitor key performance indicators and business trends, providing insight into revenue growth, margin performance, cost controls, liquidity, and operating efficiency.
• Manage, mentor, and develop FP&A team members, promoting a culture of analytical rigor, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, investment banking, project finance, or a related analytical finance role.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial statement analysis skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial planning, ERP, BI, or reporting systems.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, financial statements, cash flow forecasting, and management reporting principles.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership and business partners.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to finance and non-finance audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, project finance, asset management, or a capital-intensive industry.
• Experience supporting debt financing, investment committee materials, board reporting, or project-level financial analysis.
• Familiarity with Power BI, NetSuite, OneStream, Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, or similar finance and reporting platforms.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP is preferred.
• Experience working with databases and large datasets is a plus.
• Prior experience managing analysts or leading cross-functional planning processes.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business partnership
• Analytical problem-solving and financial rigor
• Clear communication and executive presence
• Process improvement mindsetHigh integrity, accountability, and confidentiality
• Collaboration across finance and operating teams

Compensation And Benefits

• company benefits
• paid time off
• retirement plan participation
• other programs

Equal Opportunity Statement

Standard Solar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.