What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis position at GoodLeap?
About GoodLeap:
GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $27 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018.
GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America.
The Associate of Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for supporting annual budgeting, financial planning and periodic forecasting, consolidation and analysis of business unit and company financial results. This role will act as a liaison between Finance and business unit finance partners, to help develop, implement and execute financial reporting and analysis, including best practices for systems and processes. Ensure and maintain alignment between GAAP reporting and management reporting, reconcile non-GAAP measures, and produce forecast and analysis for P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements. Provide financial insights, operational execution analysis, and recommendations that influence corporate strategy and provide strategic decision support to Finance leadership.
\n- Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the annual budgeting process and coordinate near- and long-term financial forecasts for all business units, challenging assumptions and aligning with company level strategy.
- Performance Analysis: Run cohesive and consistent processes to monitor and analyze financial performance across all business units, identifying key trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Support clear reporting and contribute to actionable insights for senior leadership to drive business performance.
- Reporting: Prepare detailed financial reports to support presentation and guidance to senior management, board members, and other stakeholders, ensuring clarity and accuracy in financial communication. Deliver ad-hoc reporting to support business & product analysis.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve FP&A processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness in financial planning and analysis. Operate SLAs for business groups and reporting teams for information collection, planning, and decision making.
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with an understanding of financial data and metrics.
- Goal-oriented and proactive in initiating tasks, must be willing to be hands-on and highly collaborative.
- Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools, including advanced Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting platforms.
- Familiarity with corporate finance, accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS), and financial modeling.
- Detail oriented, ensuring preservation of alignment of the company level model and reporting to the business unit models and reports with strong control over hierarchies and tie outs; demonstration of pride of ownership.
- Strong interpersonal and effective collaboration skills to enhance cross-functional and cross-departmental coordination.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to support multiple projects and competing priorities, meeting deadlines and appropriately escalating when necessary.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
- MBA, CPA or CFA certification is a plus
- 5-7 years experience in finance planning & analysis and/or accounting, ideally in technology or fintech industry.
Compensation: $160k-$180k annually
Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions:
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
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Salary : $160,000 - $180,000