Senior Business Planning Manager

Qcells USA Corp.; Highland Hills (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexRack by Qcells is seeking a Senior Business Planning Manager to lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting in the Cleveland, OH area. You will develop complex models, identify KPIs, and drive profitability with automation and strategic insights.

Reporting to the Head of Business Support, FlexRack Division, you will mentor a finance team, partner with cross-functional leaders, and travel up to 20% to support strategic initiatives across the division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in financial planning & analysis with leadership experience.
• Strong accounting principles and corporate finance knowledge.
• Proven ability to develop complex financial models.
• Excellent presenting skills for senior leadership and board.
• Experience with ERP, EPM, and BI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual operating plans, budgets, and long-term strategic plans.
• Oversee quarterly forecasting, cash flow and liquidity projections.
• Conduct analyses of financial performance and KPI identification.
• Prepare concise reports and insights for senior management and board.
• Provide strategic financial support to cross-functional teams.
• Drive process improvements and leverage automation.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Leadership & mentoring

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP

EPM

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Description

Title: Senior Business Planning Manager

Department: FlexRack Center

Location: Cleveland, OH

Supervisor: Head of Business Support, FlexRack Division

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Full-time

Work Status: Hybrid

This is your chance to join the rapidly growing commercial solar energy business. FlexRack is an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis solar tracking systems in the commercial and utility-scale solar mounting industries. FlexRack also offers full services, including engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, and layout design services to address the actual site conditions of a project site. FlexRack has completed over 3.5 GW of solar racking installations in over 40 U.S. states, 9 Canadian provinces and across the globe.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Business Planning Manager to oversee and execute financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to drive strategic decision-making and improve profitability. Key responsibilities include developing complex financial models, providing analytical support to senior leadership, identifying key performance indicators (KPIs), and improving financial processes through automation. This role requires strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead and mentor team members. This position reports to the Head of Business Support, FlexRack Division, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is located in Cleveland, OH and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 20%.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Planning & Budgeting: Lead the development of annual operating plans, budgets, long-term strategic plans, and financial projections.
• Forecasting: Oversee quarterly and mid-term forecasting, including cash flow and liquidity projections.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analyses of financial performance, identify trends, and pinpoint key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Reporting & Insights: Prepare and present clear, concise financial reports and actionable insights to senior management and the board of directors to inform strategic decisions.
• Strategic Support: Provide financial expertise and analytical support to business units and cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives and manage financial risks.
• Process Improvement: Drive process improvements, implement best practices, and leverage financial management tools and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of accounting and finance principles, financial modeling, and analysis.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex financial data and derive actionable insights.
• Strategic Thinking: Capacity to develop financial strategies that align with company goals and support long-term growth.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present complex information clearly and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Proven ability to lead and develop a team of finance professionals.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with financial planning software, reporting tools, and data analysis platforms.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Advanced knowledge of financial concepts, accounting principles, and corporate finance principles.
• Proven ability to develop complex financial models and perform sophisticated financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Experience working with enterprise financial systems (e.g., ERP, EPM) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 20% as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

FLEXRACK by Qcells is proud to be an at‑will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, FLEXRACK by Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at [e-mail]. Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at‑will employment opportunity.