Sr Associate, HR Controlling FP&A

RWE Gruppe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Clean Energy is seeking a Senior Associate for HR Controlling FP&A to join their expanding Renewables Business in Chicago. This full-time, permanent role involves managing personnel costs, budgeting, and strategic HR initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in finance or controlling. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a leading renewable energy company.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in finance, controlling, or consulting.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and knowledge of financial software.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage company-wide FTE and personnel cost monitoring, budgeting, planning, and reporting.
• Develop and deliver high-quality reports on FTE and personnel expenses for executive leadership.
• Lead financial planning and cost analysis, maintaining models and processes for FTE and personnel costs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business

Tools

Excel

SAP

PeopleSoft

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Position: Senior Associate, HR Controlling FP&A

Start date: As soon as possible, full-time, permanent

Functional area: Finance / Controlling

Remuneration: Exempt

Overview

The Senior Associate, HR Controlling FP&A will be part of the HR & Management Support Function (MSF) Controlling team within RWE Clean Energy's rapidly expanding Renewables Business. The team includes HR Controlling, MSF Controlling, and IT Controlling, with this role focusing on HR Controlling.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Controlling: Manage company-wide FTE and personnel cost monitoring, budgeting, planning, and reporting. Ensure transparency and strategic alignment with company targets. Collaborate with HR and leadership as a strategic partner, influencing workforce strategies and initiatives. Support change management and process digitization.
2. Supporting Functions: MSF Controlling oversees overhead costs; IT Controlling manages IT & OT investments. Both focus on cost transparency, strategic alignment, and providing decision support.

Role Specifics

• Develop and deliver high-quality reports on FTE and personnel expenses for executive leadership and senior management.
• Lead financial planning and cost analysis, maintaining models and processes for FTE and personnel costs.
• Collaborate with business units to meet reporting and planning needs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support HR initiatives.
• Act as primary contact for FTE and personnel expense topics within RWECE, coordinating with various functions.
• Prepare materials for management and board meetings, supporting strategic discussions.
• Implement tools and systems to enhance data quality, process efficiency, and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business; advanced degrees are a plus.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in finance, controlling, or consulting. Renewable energy experience is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of SAP, PeopleSoft, Tableau, Power BI is beneficial.
• Leadership qualities, organization skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Additional Information

Salary range in Illinois: $95,000 - $142,000. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and more. To apply, reference ad code 90094 and contact HR at [e-mail].

We promote diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment.

Join us to be part of a leading renewable energy company with ambitious growth plans in the US.