VP, EPC Planning & Performance Management

Qcells EPC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA) is seeking a senior leader to head EPC Biz Planning & Control (VP). Based in Houston, TX, this role leads enterprise planning, HQ reporting, and governance across the EPC lifecycle, coordinating with Project Finance, Legal, and other groups.

Hybrid work and up to 40% travel are expected. The successful candidate will drive company-wide FP&A, P&L ownership, financial forecasting, and strategic planning to ensure sustainable growth and competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field required; MBA preferred
• 18+ years of progressive experience in business planning, FP&A, finance, strategy, project controls, or related leadership roles
• Experience managing enterprise-level FP&A functions, including P&L ownership, financial forecasting, and performance reporting across multiple business units or subsidiaries
• Experience developing and executing mid-to-long term strategic plans in a large-scale EPC or project-based organization
• Deep understanding of the full EPC lifecycle, including sales, estimating, design, contract negotiation, award, and execution
• Strong knowledge of solar development and EPC execution, including stage-gate requirements and core project documentation
• Working knowledge of proposals, PQ documents, LNTPs, EPC contracts, progress billings, claims, and change orders
• Ability to assess business risk, evaluate execution readiness, and support practical decision-making across stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams across diverse functions, departments, and leadership levels
• Strong leadership in coordinating stakeholders and minimizing risk through timely escalation and alignment

Responsibilities

• Provide check-and-balance oversight across the EPC lifecycle, including bid review, proposal submission, LNTP, contract execution, and project delivery as it relates to the DoA
• Implements improvements to the DoA process to create more efficient business processes.
• Lead company-wide business planning and annual target-setting processes across the EPC organization, including all projects and subsidiaries.
• Oversee P&L management across all business units, projects, and affiliated entities; monitor revenue, margin, and cost performance against plan.
• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasting and variance analysis; prepare and present performance outlook reports to senior leadership and HQ.
• Develop and manage mid-to-long term financial and business strategies to support sustainable growth and competitive positioning.
• Lead integrated planning cycles (strategic plan, annual operating plan, rolling forecasts) and ensure alignment between financial targets and operational execution.
• Lead or co-develop mid-to-long term strategic plans, translating business priorities into actionable roadmaps and goals with measurable KPIs
• Partner with leadership and strategy teams to align major initiatives with overall business direction.
• Support execution of key cross-functional priorities through coordination, follow-up, and organizational alignment.
• Serve as a strategic liaison to help translate executive priorities into actionable business plans and KPIs.
• Develops, leads, and updates the Company’s S&OP.
• Elevates key business priorities from the EPC to HQs.
• Leads the annual business planning process.
• Lead the EPC Corporate Planning and FP&A teams to support business objectives.
• Promote disciplined cross-functional communication across departments, levels, and stakeholders.
• Strengthen planning and control capabilities that improve execution consistency and organizational effectiveness.
• Regular attendance per company policy; occasional travel (up to ~40%) to offices, partner sites, or project locations as needed.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Skills

Business planning

FP&A

Leadership

Strategy

EPC domain knowledge

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA) is seeking a senior leader to head EPC Biz Planning & Control (VP). Based in Houston, TX, this role leads enterprise planning, HQ reporting, and governance across the EPC lifecycle, coordinating with Project Finance, Legal, and other groups.

Hybrid work and up to 40% travel are expected. The successful candidate will drive company-wide FP&A, P&L ownership, financial forecasting, and strategic planning to ensure sustainable growth and competitive