Senior FP&A Manager

Lightsourcelabs; Texas; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription, and视on

Hybrid working environment

401(k) plan with 3% nonelective

Monthly phone reimbursement up to $100

Monthly commuter benefit up to $150

Lifestyle Savings Account

Job summary

Lightsource bp, a leading renewables developer and operator, is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis for its US business. The role partners with US leadership to oversee planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and governance across development to operations.

Location options include Austin, TX; Denver, CO; or San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid work model. The position reports to the Regional Head of Finance, US, and drives decision support through Power BI, SAP Analytics

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of FP&A, corporate finance, strategic finance, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget, long-range plan, forecasts, and management reporting.
• Translate business strategy into financial plans and KPIs.
• Advise leadership on investments, growth, cost optimization, and performance.
• Analyze results against budgets and forecasts, communicating risks and opportunities.
• Prepare scenario analyses, financial models, and Board-level reporting.
• Provide visibility into P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and capital expenditures.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Financial modeling

Strategic finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business admin.

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Analytics Cloud

Power BI

Workday

Job description

Location: Austin, TX, Denver, CO, or San Francisco, CA
Work model: Hybrid, Tuesday through Thursday in the office; Monday and Friday remote
Reports to: Regional Head of Finance, US
Base salary: $160,000 to $180,000, plus an annual bonus

About Lightsource bp

Lightsource bp is a leading developer, constructor and operator of utility-scale onshore renewables and energy storage solutions. Operating across three global regions, with 14.2GW developed and a 52GW+ global development pipeline, we are focused on advancing the energy transition and driving value for our people, partners and planet.Leveraging our in-house expertise, we safely deliver integrated end-to-end renewable energy solutions, from initial site selection, financing and permitting, engineering and construction management, through to operations, providing demand-led, flexible and hybrid renewable energy and energy storage assets.Lightsource bp is a bp company.For more information, visit lightsourcebp.com , view our LinkedIn page or follow us on X , YouTube , Facebook and Instagram .

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to lead FP&A for our US business. As a strategic partner to US leadership, you will oversee financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis, investment governance, and management reporting. You will translate complex financial and operational information into actionable insights that strengthen performance and support sustainable growth.

This is an opportunity to shape a high-performing FP&A function while working across the full renewable energy lifecycle.

What you’ll do

• Lead the annual budget, long-range plan, periodic forecasts, and monthly and quarterly performance reporting.
• Translate business strategy into financial plans, key performance indicators, and resource allocation priorities.
• Advise US leadership on investments, growth opportunities, cost optimization, and financial performance.
• Analyze results against budgets, forecasts, prior periods, and business plans, clearly communicating key risks and opportunities.
• Prepare scenario analyses, financial models, and executive and Board-level reporting.
• Provide visibility into the profit and loss statement, balance sheet, cash flow, overheads, capital expenditures, development expenditure, and construction costs.
• Support investment cases, joint ventures, project financing, debt obligations, and post-investment performance reviews.
• Lead liquidity, working capital, and cash-flow planning for the US business.
• Partner across Development, Construction, Operations, Power Marketing, M&A, Structured Finance, Investment Management, Treasury, and Accounting.
• Improve FP&A systems, models, controls, reporting, automation, and data quality.
• Champion effective use of Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, and other financial planning and business intelligence tools.
• Build financial understanding and accountability across the business.

Who we’re looking for

You are a commercially minded finance leader who can move confidently between strategy and detailed analysis. You know how to turn data into a compelling business story, influence senior stakeholders, and build strong partnerships across a complex organization.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• Eight or more years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, commercial finance, strategic finance, or a related discipline.
• Three or more years of experience leading finance professionals, complex workstreams, or a regional or business-unit FP&A function.
• Experience leading budgets, long-range plans, forecasts, management reporting, and financial performance reviews.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, management accounting, corporate finance, and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with and influence senior leaders in a complex or matrixed organization.
• Experience improving FP&A processes, financial systems, automation, reporting, and data quality.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy, power, utilities, infrastructure, or another capital-intensive industry.
• Understanding of the renewable energy lifecycle, including development, construction, financing, operations, and asset management.
• Knowledge of capital allocation, investment appraisal, project finance, joint ventures, debt structures, or US renewable energy tax equity.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, or Workday.
• Experience collaborating with global finance teams.

Compensation and benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $180,000 annually, plus eligibility for a 20% target annual bonus and retention bonus opportunities. The final offer will depend on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and alignment with the role.

We also offer:

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage beginning on your first day.
• Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually, plus 11 paid holidays.
• A 401(k) plan with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.
• A hybrid working environment.
• Monthly personal phone reimbursement of up to $100.
• A monthly commuter benefit of up to $150.
• A Lifestyle Savings Account and additional benefits.

Why Lightsource bp?

Be you: Join an inclusive community where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible: Help deliver safe, responsible renewable energy projects that benefit communities and promote biodiversity.

Be recognized: Receive competitive compensation and benefits while growing your career in a supportive environment.

Be inspired: Collaborate with an agile, international team helping to power the future and create a positive impact around the world.

Our values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive guide everything we do. We support internal career growth, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning so our people can expand their capabilities and help shape a brighter future.

Our commitment to inclusion

Lightsource bp is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity or neurocognitive functioning, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to Lightsource bp’s recruiting process.