Financial Planning Analyst

Job Description : Overview

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6 GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations. Deriva's ultimate parent is Brookfield Renewable and is poised for growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry.

Position Summary

The Financial Planning & Accounting (FP&A) team supports Deriva Energy's business. Team members actively partner with the business to support a growing portfolio of renewable assets. The FP&A Analyst is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, detailed financial analysis, and reporting to Deriva and Brookfield decision makers. Consults, and partners with, business executives and department management on financial priorities and challenges. Influences and drives financial acumen across the organization. Effectively communicates with senior leaders of the business. Develops and formulates recommendations based on analyses and operational knowledge. Identifies trends that result in resource allocation recommendations. Key work activities also include formulating and consolidating budgets and developing consolidated financial information. Self-directed in their work and provides strong context for decision making.

This role is intended to be located at the Deriva Headquarters office in Charlotte, NC. This is an in person position with a requirement of 4 days in the office per week.

Responsibilities

Business Consulting

Provide financial, accounting, and business management analytical support to various levels of management and customers

Effectively communicate financial information to all levels of leadership

Build financial acumen across customer groups supported

Financial Budgeting, Analysis and Projections

Develop and consolidate even the most complex departmental budgets

Evaluate business unit O&M and capital variances for key drivers

Prepare financial presentations for management review, cost / status reporting, and decision making

Partner with business executives and finance team to develop year end / quarterly / monthly business unit financial projections

Special Projects

Participate as a team member for various special projects or financial studies

Projects can be the most complex and may involve research outside of the analyst's area of support

Compliance Assurance

Establish proper business and financial processes to ensure adherence to internal controls

Accounting Review

Review accounting journal entries including accruals and corrections

Basic Quali fi cations

Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting / Finance or related discipline

One (1) or more years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree

Desired Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or working toward achieving their CPA

Pursuing MBA in Accounting

Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures

Strong technical skills and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills

Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Power Query, Power BI Word, and Power Point

Proven problem solving and analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and foster good relationships with teammates and business partners

Public accounting experience (Big Four / large regional)

Experience with company consolidation and limited liability company / partnership accounting

Experience with financial applications (e.g., NetSuite, OneStream, etc.)

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Additional Information :

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.