Sr. Analyst, Cost and Investment Control FP&A
Salt Lake City, UT 
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Posted 26 days ago
Job Description

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The AES Clean Energy finance team is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst with at least 3 years' experience in FP&A or cost control. We are seeking for an individual with SAP experience, Investment Management and/or Funds Management experience. This individual will be responsible for supervising construction project capex and cost center opex versus budget/forecast. They will be under the direction of the Manager FP&A, and the position will play a key role in the Company's on budget execution of investments and G&A. A successful candidate will possess high emotional intelligence, resourcefulness, collaborative, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Skills You'll Use Every Day:

You will need collaborative problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills, along with patience, a positive demeanor and the ability to work in a demanding team environment. They should also possess the following proficiencies:

  • Outstanding analytical and time management skills.

  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to understand issues with a "big-picture" business perspective.

  • Clear, concise communicator and good at telling a business story from numbers/data.

  • Comfortable taking initiative and proposing, researching, and socializing solutions.

  • High standards and takes pride in their work.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior FP&A Analyst's duties will include the following (other duties may be assigned):

  • Be responsible for collaborating with Project Managers to prepare annual budgets for our growing pipeline.

  • Uploading and maintaining budgets in SAP using the global standard Cost Breakdown Structure "CBS"

  • Supervise and control project spend with key stakeholders from the business.

  • Prepare portions of the Company's annual budget and monthly forecast process by being responsible for the initial and continued capital spend of various new projects.

  • Responsibility for the investment and cost aspects of assigned projects from AESs portfolio including preparing and reviewing financial results. Act as one of the primary financial contacts to the Project Controls Office for assigned projects.

  • Investigate, explain, and present budget to actual variances to senior leadership.

  • Assist in preparing and reviewing various items in the Company's monthly reporting packages, including budget versus actual reports and explain variances to management.

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

Requirements:

  • 3+ validated experience in FP&A or cost control.

  • Effective coordinator and communicator of financial information.

  • Prior SAP experience, required.

  • Ability to work effectively with accounting systems.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Sound analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

  • Proficient in English.

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred experience:

  • SAP Investment Management & SAP Funds Management.

  • Renewable Energy background.

  • Experience analyzing complex infrastructure project budgets.

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.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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