Senior Manager of Finance

Conexus; California; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexus is seeking a Senior Manager of FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting, modeling, and reporting while guiding a team of six. The role combines strategic financial insights with hands-on modeling to support capital investments, corporate planning, and long-term objectives.

The ideal candidate will build complex models from scratch, manage three-statement forecasting, and translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supervising direct reports and/or leading complex projects.
• Strong background in finance, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, reporting, or accounting.
• Demonstrated expertise in three-statement financial modeling.
• Ability to build sophisticated, complex financial models from scratch.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present financial insights to senior leadership.
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and analysis of financial statements, cash flow projections, and financial models, providing recommendations based on findings.
• Drive annual financial planning, budgeting, and long-term forecasting processes in partnership with operational leaders.
• Build and maintain complex financial models to support capital allocation, strategic planning, and business decisions.
• Prepare financial presentations and analysis for senior leadership, board and shareholder meetings, rating agencies, and strategic committees.
• Lead and support ad hoc financial analysis, including capital projects, financings, rating agency forecasts, industry research, and audit activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of FP&A processes.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, controls, and standards are maintained across financial planning and reporting activities.
• Support General Rate Case (GRC) preparation, including financial forecasts and regulatory filings with applicable agencies.
• Partner cross-functionally to communicate complex financial issues and provide insights into business performance and strategic initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of six analysts and advisors, setting expectations and ensuring accountability.

Skills

Three-statement modeling

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance/Accounting/Business/Economics

Job description

The organization plays a significant role in modernizing energy infrastructure, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting long-term sustainability initiatives.

The Opportunity:

The Senior Manager of FP&A will lead financial planning, forecasting, modeling, and reporting activities while managing a team of six. This role provides strategic financial insights that support major capital investments, corporate planning, and long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate is a sophisticated financial modeler who can build complex models from scratch, manage three-statement modeling, and translate financial analysis into actionable recommendations for senior leadership. This is a highly visible leadership role with exposure to strategic decisions, capital planning, and executive-level presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and analysis of financial statements, cash flow projections, and financial models, providing recommendations based on findings.
• Drive annual financial planning, budgeting, and long-term forecasting processes in partnership with operational leaders.
• Build and maintain complex financial models to support capital allocation, strategic planning, and business decisions.
• Prepare financial presentations and analysis for senior leadership, board and shareholder meetings, rating agencies, and strategic committees.
• Lead and support ad hoc financial analysis, including capital projects, financings, rating agency forecasts, industry research, and audit activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of FP&A processes.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, controls, and standards are maintained across financial planning and reporting activities.
• Support General Rate Case (GRC) preparation, including financial forecasts and regulatory filings with applicable agencies.
• Partner cross-functionally to communicate complex financial issues and provide insights into business performance and strategic initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of six analysts and advisors, setting expectations and ensuring accountability.

Must Haves

• 5+ years of experience supervising direct reports and/or leading complex projects.
• Strong background in finance, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, reporting, or accounting.
• Demonstrated expertise in three-statement financial modeling.
• Ability to build sophisticated, complex financial models from scratch.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex financial and business issues.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present financial insights to senior leadership.
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.

Nice to Haves

• Investment banking background or strong foundational experience in transaction-oriented financial analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• CFA or CPA.
• Experience executing debt or equity financings.
• Utility financial modeling, accounting, or regulatory experience.
• Experience with complex capital projects and investment analysis.
• Familiarity with regulatory and rate-case processes.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Senior leadership role with responsibility for a team of six.
• Significant exposure to executive leadership, board-level presentations, and strategic financial decisions.
• Opportunity to influence major capital planning and long-term financial strategy.
• Competitive compensation package with a 20% target bonus.
• Hybrid work schedule with two onsite days per week.