Sr Investments Controlling Associate - Development FP&A

RWE AG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Sr Investments Controlling Associate – Development FP&A in Chicago to help manage a large-scale growth plan with €17 billion of planned investment over the next six years, delivering disciplined financial leadership for major capital investments.

You will partner with Development leadership, Finance, and senior management to translate development pipeline activity into forward-looking insights that drive capital allocation decisions and performance dialogues across

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business required.
• Minimum 4 years in accounting, controlling, FP&A, or related fields.
• Experience in renewable energy or capital-intensive industries preferred.
• Strong SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, and Power BI skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and deadline-driven work style.
• Detail-oriented with solid business acumen and IFRS knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and reporting for development projects and senior management.
• Provide controlling support for Solar, Energy Storage, and Onshore Wind.
• Prepare monthly project reporting, accruals, and cost analyses.
• Create materials for meetings with senior management and the board.
• Coordinate financial impacts across the business with the team.
• Support process improvements, standardization, and automation.

Job description

Sr Investments Controlling Associate - Development FP&A

Location(s): Chicago, IL, US, 60654

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Finance / Controlling

Remuneration: Exempt

The Sr Investments Controlling Associate– Development FP&A is a key role within Investment Controlling, supporting RWE Americas (RWEA) as it executes a large‑scale growth plan that includes €17 billion of planned investment over the next six years resulting in 9 GW of new net capacity and strategic expansion into flexible gas generation to support America’s growing power needs. Positioned at the center of the company’s growth agenda, this role provides critical financial leadership to ensure major capital investments are planned, governed, and executed with discipline and transparency.

The Investments Controlling team serves as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to Development business leadership, Finance, and senior management, translating complex development pipeline activity and cost drivers into clear, forward‑looking financial insights that support capital allocation and executive decision‑making.

This position offers a unique opportunity to have direct impact on high‑profile investments and play a key role in shaping RWEA’s continued growth.

Role Responsibilities

• Financial planning & reporting: Support timely, complete, accurate, high-quality reporting/planning/forecasting with development business stakeholders
• Primary controlling support for the Solar, Energy Storage, and Onshore Wind developmentbusiness (e.g. monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, mid-term planning, business cases, ad-hoc analyses, special topics, savings initiatives, monthly performance dialogues)
• Preparation of the monthly reporting for the specific project(s) supported by the role. This may include preparing the required accruals, creating reports, and detailed and timely analysis of resource and non-resource costs
• Management communication: Prepare materials for and support meetings with Senior Management and the Board for both regular reporting activities and special projects/topics
• Coordination and teamwork: As a primary contact within the team, coordinate overarching topics and related financial impacts across the business
• Continuous process improvement: Support the proactive pursuit of best practices, processes, standardization and tools that drive gains in efficiency, automation, and quality
• Ongoing initiatives: Support company-wide top priorities and goals, special projects, and integration activities following recent organization structure change, increase in growth targets

Job Requirements and Experience

• BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business (required); an Advanced degree is a plus, but not required
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in Accounting, Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial or Management Consulting, or other Finance-related fields
• Experience within the renewable energy sector preferred; however, relevant experience from adjacent capital‑intensive or infrastructure‑driven industries will also be considered (e.g., power generation, utilities, infrastructure, engineering & construction)
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships and business partners
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with SAP (moderate to advanced), Excel (moderate to advanced), PowerPoint, Tableau, Power BI, other system/tools experience is a plus
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Continuous process improvement supporting the proactive pursuit of best practices, processes, standardization and tools that drive gains in efficiency, automation, and quality
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds within team and business partners
• Receptive to feedback and shows commitment to learning and professional growth
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• General accounting and IFRS knowledge a plus
• Other duties as assigned

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $105,000 - $141,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125‑year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com .

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.

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