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Senior Manager, Development FP&A

RWE Renewables America, LLC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Senior Manager, Development FP&A

  • Location(s) :
  • Chicago, IL, US, 60654

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area : Finance / Controlling

Remuneration : Exempt

At RWE Clean Energy (RWECE), the Investments Controlling Development and Construction team is responsible for financial performance controlling, planning & reporting and target setting for the Onshore Wind, Solar and Energy Storage businesses in the Americas region. The Senior Manager, Development FP&A specifically supports the Utility-Scale Development, Distributed Clean Energy and Hydrogen teams. Working as a strategic partner and trusted advisor with the business, evaluates improvement measures, actively giving recommendations / appropriate challenges, and business decision support.

Role Responsibilities :

  • Lead and support timely financial planning and analysis for the construction team. Complete accurate, high-quality reporting / planning / forecasting with both business stakeholders and RWECE leadership
  • Lead and manage direct reports; including 2 managers and 3 senior associates, as well as others within the Investments Controlling team, including reviewing work product, setting expectations on roles and responsibilities, being a mentor and providing guidance and performance feedback
  • Take ownership of tasks and deliverables related to quarterly forecasting, MTP (mid-term planning), monthly performance dialogs, business cases, ad-hoc analyses, special topics and savings initiatives
  • Manage overall budget (MTP) and forecast reporting for CapEx, including consolidation and crafting story on CapEx investments and variances to actuals and plan to SVPs and RWECE leadership
  • Play an integral role in the migration and implementation of a new Budgeting & Forecasting (B&F) tool initiative. This person will own the development system structure / tool and be the main contact in providing guidance on overall approach (SAP systems, templates, models, deliverables)
  • Integrate systems and change management by supporting company-wide top priorities and goals, special projects, and integration activities (e.g. organizational changes and M&A growth)
  • Management communication : Prepare materials for and lead meetings with Senior Management, RWECE C-suite, and other stakeholders
  • Coordination and teamwork : As a primary contact within the team, coordinate overarching topics and related financial impacts across the business
  • Continuous process improvement : Support the proactive pursuit of best practices, processes, standardization, and tools that drive gains in efficiency, automation, and quality
  • Ongoing initiatives : Support company-wide top priorities and goals, special projects, and integration activities following recent organization structure change, increase in growth targets, and integration activities following the recent merger
  • Job Requirements and Experiences :

  • BA / BS in Finance / Accounting / Economics / Business (required); an Advanced degree is a plus, but not required
  • Minimum 12years years of professional experience in Accounting, Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial or Management Consulting, or other Finance-related fields; Renewable energy and / or management experience is a plus, but not required
  • Ability to motivate and develop team members
  • Analytical and proactive problem-solver
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
  • Excellent proficiency with SAP (moderate to advanced), Excel (moderate to advanced), PowerPoint, Tableau, Power BI, other system / tools experience is a plus
  • Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
  • Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
  • Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
  • Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
  • General accounting and IFRS knowledge a plus
  • Language : English (fluent), German is a plus
  • Other duties as assigned
  • This position is a hybrid role with an expected 3 days in the Chicgao office each week with some travel

    Pay range : The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $150,000 - $200,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

    Benefits offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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    Any questions? Contact HR : rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

    We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

    RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

    As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

    Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.

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    Salary : $150,000 - $200,000

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