Financial Planning Manager

Qcells Irvine , CA 92606

Posted 2 months ago

Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp ("HQC US") develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America.

The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions - from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.

SUMMARY

The Financial Planning Manager is responsible for providing the necessary support for business and corporate strategy, planning and operation. Responsibilities include planning, reporting, and other administrative supports for Corporate Planning team. This position reports to the Head of Business Planning & Strategy, or another senior management personnel that the President of the Company may designate.

This position will also work directly with all levels within each function to effectively and efficiently complete defined tasks and key projects. The incumbent will be expected to accomplish this with a mindset of continuous improvement consistent with the corporate culture and growth objectives at the company.

This position reports to the Head of Business planning, or another senior management personnel that the Senior Vice President/President of the Company may designate. The Planning Manager is responsible for providing the necessary support for the HQC's solar tracker strategy, planning and operation. Responsibilities include planning, reporting, and other administrative supports for the Business Planning and Strategy team. This position may be required to travel up to 10% of the time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

40% - Forecasting and Planning

Build and manage rolling basis mid to long-term business forecasts of the full financial statement to assist the business with strategic decision making Manage the annual budgeting process through target setting and review of business unit inputs and key assumptions Coordinate complex long-term organizational strategy projects with other members of the accounting and finance team and with other departments Develop a mid to long-term P&L report and cash flows forecasts Develop achievable short-term goals and analyze progress toward goals such as KPIs

30% - Support internal and external communication

Provide strategic & financial rationale support Monthly Business Reviews, Executive/Investment Committee meetings, group requests/meetings, and C-level client engagements as needed Create materials & references for the executive's meetings between headquarter, other subsidiaries

20% - Support M&A Opportunity Origination and Execution

Assist with strategic planning for market expansion and area development in conjunction with internal development focused teams Manage project-specific workstreams, including internal approval processes as process manager

10% - Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business or a related technical field

  • CPA, CFA or equivalent is preferred

  • Minimum 5 years professional experience in management consulting, accounting or corporate planning is preferred

  • Experience with solar, wind, energy, mechanical, construction or technology solutions is preferred

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Self-directed with ability to work independently and effectively lead multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to communicate with cross-functional teams at multiple levels of the organization Advanced computer skills - MS Excel, Word, Power Point, data management or visualization tools Extraordinary business judgment and ability to assess impact of decisions on overall business performance Demonstrated track record of delivering results

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Stationary Position: frequentlyremains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day

  • Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk

  • Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds

  • Hearing and Speech:frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

  • Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far

  • Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors

  • Travel: review above travel requirement for this position

$125,000 - $160,000 a year

The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day

  • Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk

  • Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds

  • Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

  • Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far

  • Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors

  • Travel: review above travel requirement for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Regular professional, office business setting

  • Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)

  • Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

Hanwha Q Cells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Q Cells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.

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