Senior Portfolio Finance Manager: Large-Scale Projects

Fluence; Alpharetta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fluence, a global energy storage leader, seeks a Portfolio Finance Manager responsible for the largest projects in the Americas. You’ll oversee project accounting, budgets, forecasts, and internal controls, partnering with project managers and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will negotiate with customers and suppliers, manage risks, and guide junior colleagues while implementing improvements to onboarding and execution processes.

Qualifikationen

• 8-10 years of financially managing large projects, preferably in the energy sector.
• Advanced understanding of project accounting methods, including POC revenue recognition.
• Advanced knowledge of project lifecycle.
• Advanced understanding of commercial contract terms and conditions.
• Advanced understanding of project risk management requirements in insurance, guarantees, liquidated damages, etc.
• Experienced in negotiating directly with customers and suppliers.
• Experienced in the use of SAP, Unifier Primavera or similar systems.
• Strong background in using MS Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or finance.
• MBA or CPA a plus.

Aufgaben

• Be financially responsible for a portfolio of the largest and most complex projects within the Americas region.
• Provide timely transparency around project performance against budget and maintain monthly Estimates at Completion for Revenue, Cost, and Margin.
• Ensure adherence to applicable accounting guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to commercial terms and conditions and highlight associated risks.
• Ensure accurate project forecasts, incorporating known risks and opportunities.
• Execute internal controls related to Order-to-Cash and act as a peer reviewer to ensure control compliance.
• Drive to improve project performance through change orders and supplier claims.
• Review, verify and process project related transactions (purchase requisitions, invoices, etc.).
• Track, evaluate and work to mitigate contract penalties such as performance guarantees and liquidated damages for delays.
• Organize project reviews throughout the life of each contract.
• Report Non-conformance costs and help to identify Solution Groups.
• Manage construction subcontractors and other suppliers to maintain project delivery timeline and quality.
• Understand and manage sales, property, and personal tax requirements.
• Act as a mentor to new or junior level Portfolio Finance Managers.
• Work to continuously improve project onboarding and execution processes.

Kenntnisse

Project accounting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

MBA or CPA a plus

Tools

SAP

Unifier Primavera

Jobbeschreibung

Fluence, a global energy storage leader, seeks a Portfolio Finance Manager responsible for the largest projects in the Americas. You’ll oversee project accounting, budgets, forecasts, and internal controls, partnering with project managers and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will negotiate with customers and suppliers, manage risks, and guide junior colleagues while implementing improvements to onboarding and execution processes.