(#R1057342) Senior Analyst, FP&A and Transactions

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The AES Clean Energy finance team seeks a self-motivated Senior FP&A and Transactions Analyst with experience in financial modeling, preparing and coordinating forecasts/budgets, and producing timely accurate reporting to keep management and stakeholders apprised of business performance against plan.  The Senior FP&A and Transactions Analyst owns and coordinates various portions of the Company’s budgeting and forecast processes for new assets recently placed in service by working with various departments to obtain, analyze, and model information based on assumptions.  Under the direction of the Manager, FP&A and Transactions, the position will play a key role in the Company’s monthly reporting process, and will work closely to obtain a high degree of quality work with external modeling consultants to convert our current funding models into project life tracking models.  Sound judgment, high emotional intelligence, creativity, collaborative problem solving, resiliency, organizational skills, and a proactive attitude will position the successful candidate to earn a rewarding opportunity. 

At AES Clean Energy, we believe our differences make us extraordinary and that respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enable us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live, work, and serve. We believe that an inclusive environment where people show empathy and work together to innovate and co-create solutions benefit society, our stakeholders, and our business. We believe the strength of an organization and its sustainability come through diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging.  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Senior FP&A and Transactions Analyst’s duties will include the following – other duties may be assigned: 

Work closely with external consultants to ensure a high quality of work guiding the process of converting project finance models into project life tracking models utilizing the deal documents 

Prepare portions of the Company’s annual budget and monthly forecast process for their defined portfolio and responsible for the financial inputs and outputs 

Extreme ownership over the financial aspect of assigned projects from the company’s operating portfolio including preparing and reviewing financial results. Act as the primary financial contact for assigned operating projects and proactively manage internal and external reporting requirements for those projects 

Responsible for collaborating across the organization to develop and vet sound business assumptions 

Prepare valuation analysis of operational assets 

Creation of presentations with business cases and sensitivities 

Review transaction documents 

Contribute to periodic and ad-hoc initiatives of the FP&A and Transactions department. Provide occasional guidance and support to new and/or less-experienced FP&A and Transactions colleagues 

Core Competencies: 

Candidates need excellent problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills, along with patience, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a demanding team environment.  They should also possess the following competencies: 

Comfortable with a data intensive role that will deal with highly complex HLBV models that include partnership financial statements, tax forecasting, and KPI PowerQuery outputs 

Outstanding analytical and time management skills 

Great attention to detail, with the ability to understand issues with a “big-picture” business perspective 

Clear, concise communicator good at telling a business story with numbers and data 

Holds themselves to their highest standards and pride in their work 

A growth mindset that always learns, is curious, and willing to take the appropriate risks as part of an entrepreneurial business 

Comfortable taking initiative and proposing, researching, and socializing solutions  

Actively engages within a team environment that succeeds “all together” and drives value having a one team mentality 

Self-confident and willing to speak up and challenge leadership when necessary

Requirements: 

3+ years’ industry related experience in FP&A, M&A, finance, or business valuation analysis 

Experience or proven ability to learn how to navigate software planning tools such as Anaplan and BPC 

Competency within accounting systems such as SAP 

Experience preparing and reviewing complex models in Excel 

Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Sound analytical, planning, and organizational skills 

Bachelor’s degree 

Fluent in English 

Preferred Experience: 

FP&A background 

Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) including experience with financial reporting, forecasting and analysis across the income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows 

Renewable energy finance experience 

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $85,000 and $106,250/Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.