What are the responsibilities and job description for the FP&A Analyst position at Dandelion Energy?
Dandelion Energy is seeking a highly analytical and strategic FP&A Analyst to join our growing finance team. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this role will be instrumental in providing financial insights, driving data-backed decision-making, and supporting the company's long-term growth.
As an FP&A Analyst, you will collaborate closely with the Accounting team and cross-functional partners across the organization to develop financial models, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and analyze key financial metrics. We seek an independent thinker with strong analytical capabilities, a strategic mindset, and the ability to translate financial output into actionable insights. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence financial decision-making and contribute to the success of a fast-growing company.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Analysis- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports, analyze financial results, and identify key trends.
- Build and maintain financial models for long-term planning, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
- Support the annual budgeting process, collaborating across departments to gather and consolidate financial data.
- Monitor key financial metrics, trends, and performance indicators to support business strategy.
- Maintain and update the 13-week cash forecast, ensuring clear visibility into cash flow.
- Oversee project-level financial reporting, consolidating data across multiple systems.
- Leverage data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to improve financial reporting and insights.
- Ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting systems and data management.
- Conduct variance analysis and communicate insights to senior management.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses to support data-driven decision-making.
- Assist in the preparation of board and investor materials.
- 3-4 years of experience in FP&A, Accounting, Investment Banking, or a related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, or startup environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract insights and propose strategic solutions.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and/or data warehousing/SQL (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, dbt) is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey financial insights clearly.
- Proactive, eager to learn, and results-driven, with a strong attention to detail.
