Sr. Financial Analyst

Sunrun; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrun is seeking a Senior Analyst for the Strategic Finance & Analytics (SF&A) team to build scalable processes and support profitable growth in Sales & Marketing. The role partners with Sales leadership to forecast, report, and analyze, with potential transitions to other areas and a pathway to advancement within SF&A or Sunrun.

Responsibilities include forecasting, cost reviews, profitability analyses, and development of reporting tools including Anaplan models, plus leveraging AI to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in FP&A, investment banking, equity research, or consulting with a proven track record of success.
• Strong analytical skills and effective communication required for this highly cross-functional role.
• Preferred experience with Anaplan or other similar financial planning software.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and highly team-oriented.
• Inquisitive, enjoys problem-solving, and focused on driving results.
• Excellent financial modeling and presentation skills.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sunrun’s volume forecast process, setting deadlines and validating assumptions.
• Coordinate sales financial planning and forecasting with cost reviews and analyses.
• Analyze retail/store profitability, staffing, and compensation plans for sales roles.
• Support design of sales promotions and vendor analyses.
• Develop standardized reporting tools and Anaplan models for operational teams.
• Create AI-enabled tools to improve information sharing and analysis efficiency.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Financial modeling

Self-starter

Team-oriented

Inquisitive

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Adaptability and resilience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

3 years FP&A/IB/ER/consulting experience

Tools

Anaplan

Job description

At Sunrun, we’re on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we’re building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. To do it, we’re designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. It’s why we’ve become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. We’re unlike any other residential energy company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle – from sale through installation and beyond – so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with.

Who We Are

We’re on a mission to make energy more reliable and affordable for more people. We provide an opportunity with storage and solar to help people access greater energy independence without the big upfront costs. Sunrun is the largest dedicated residential solar and storage company in the country and has a mission to bring stably priced resilient power to the masses.

Overview

The Strategic Finance & Analytics (SF&A) team drives strategic and financial decision-making across Sunrun by serving as trusted business advisors who provide insightful analyses. We are seeking a highly motivated individual focused on building and improving scalable processes to support company growth and meeting financial objectives. The Senior Analyst will support the SRM Sales Finance team, delivering financial forecasting, reporting, and analysis for profitable growth. This role requires frequent interaction with Sales leadership and necessitates becoming a trusted thought partner. The role initially supports Sales & Marketing (S&M) with potential transition to other business areas and a pathway to a more senior position within SF&A or Sunrun.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sunrun Managed volume forecast process, including setting deadlines, developing forecasting tools and methodologies, and validating business owner assumptions.
• Coordinate sales financial planning and forecasting, conducting monthly cost reviews with Director/VPs over controllable expenses, by analyses such as:
• Performing Retail and Field Sales store level profitability and staffing analysis.
• Supporting the design and implementation of compensation plans for various sales roles.
• Performing financial reviews and supporting the design of sales promotions.
• Performing financial analysis of third-party and digital lead vendors.
• Prioritize and address ad hoc financial needs for the S&M business, focusing on sales strategy across various sales and lead channels.
• Develop and maintain standardized reporting tools, including Anaplan models, to provide operational teams with accessible financial data.
• Develop tools using AI to efficiently achieve accurate information sharing and analysis, maximizing time spent on highest impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in FP&A, investment banking, equity research, or consulting with a proven track record of success
• Strong analytical skills and effective communication required for this highly cross-functional role.
• Preferred experience with Anaplan or other similar financial planning software.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and highly team-oriented
• Inquisitive, enjoys problem-solving, and focused on driving results.
• Excellent financial modeling and presentation skills
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:

$74,773.20 to $99,697.60

Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate’s salary history. You can learn more here.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or to perform this role, please contact us at [e-mail].

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.

We believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth.

Learn more here: EEO | Sunrun