Associate, Operations & Controlling

Company: RWE Renewables America, LLC
Location: Valhalla
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

RWE Clean Energy, LLCJob Responsibilities:At RWE Clean Energy, the Operations Controlling team is responsible for financial performance controlling, planning & reporting, portfolio analyses and target setting for the Operational Onshore Wind, Solar, and Energy Storage businesses. Working as a strategic partner and trusted advisor with the business, Operations Controlling evaluates improvement measures, actively gives recommendations/appropriate challenges, and business decision support. As an Associate/Controller you will be a vital member of the Operations Controlling team.Key Responsbilities:

• Financial planning and analysis: Support timely, complete, accurate, high-quality reporting / planning / forecasting with both local business stakeholders and Central Team Controlling colleagues in Germany.
• Primary controlling support for the Operational US Onshore Wind, Solar, and Energy Storage businesses, including monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, mid-term planning, business cases, ad-hoc analyses, special topics, savings initiatives, and monthly performance dialogues.
• Business support: Serve as strategic partner to all business areas by supporting / challenging /measuring critical initiatives within the business groups; provide timely and insightful analysis that supports informed decision-making.
• Coordination and teamwork: Coordinate overarching strategic and commercial business topics and related financial impacts across the Controlling team, Accounting, and other Finance groups.
• Management communication: Prepare materials for and support meetings with Senior Management for both regular reporting activities and special projects/topics.
• Continuous process improvement: Support 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 and special projects.
• Value enhancement: Support cost savings initiatives, EBITDA enhancement ideas and measurement, and efforts to maximize project value.
• People and communication: Support growth and development of the team and how we work together locally and globally.
• Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Work experience: 2-4 years of professional experience in Accounting, Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial or Management Consulting, or other Finance-related fields; Renewable energy experience is a plus, but not required
  • Education: BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business (required)
  • Location: Chicago, IL or Valhalla, NY
  • Language: English (fluent), German is a plus
  • Systems and tools: SAP (moderate to advanced), Excel (moderate to advanced), PowerPoint, Tableau, Power BI, other system/tools experience is a plus.
  • Desired traits: Analytical and proactive problem-solver, cross-functional collaboration, continuous, process improvement, ability to effectively communicate and interact with Senior Management, experience working in a global organization is a plus, integration and change management experience is a plus, general accounting and IFRS knowledge a plus.Pay range: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.
    
    RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
    Apply now with just a few clicks: ad code 80715, application deadline.Any questions? Contact in Recruiting:Jenn Porti,, Contact in thespecialist department: Rachel Barnes,

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