Director of FP&A

About the Role

Industry: Renewable Energy l Solar l Wind l Battery   
Location: USA
Job Type: Remote l Full-Time | Permanent 
Reports To: Head of Tax and Accounting 

Mission

At Zelestra, we are on a mission to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners. As a client-focused, multi-technology, global renewable energy company, we work tirelessly to do things right, to push ourselves and our clients further, and to get results that matter. With a key emphasis on innovation and collaboration, Zelestra is committed to helping customers, communities, and stakeholders through tailored solutions, local employment, and strong sustainability. With more than two decades of experience working in 13 countries, Zelestra is a trusted partner with proven capabilities in providing efficient, competitive, carbon-free solutions. With a portfolio of 20 GW of carbon-free projects across 13 countries, Zelestra is a vertically integrated company specializing in developing, constructing, commercializing, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects. Zelestra is made up of 800+ professionals globally. It is backed by EQT, one of the largest fund managers in the world, with $232B in assets under management.  

Role Overview

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Director plays a critical role in driving financial strategy, forecasting, and performance insights for the business. This position provides key support to senior leadership and other departments by delivering forward-looking analyses, building driver-based financial models, implementing processes, preparing, and presenting financial reports and presentations, and other ad hoc financial requests that assists in ensuring the success in the development and execution of the Company's Projects, contributing to the increase in the value of Zelestra

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar field; MBA or MS preferred.
• CPA or CFA preferred or the ability to demonstrate progress towards either.
• 7–10 years total finance/accounting experience, with 5–7 years in FP&A.
• Proficient at financial modeling; fluent with Excel, sensitivity analysis, and pivot tables (Power BI and Tableau are a plus).
• Ability to take ownership of multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines 
• Prior renewable energy experience preferred.
• Highest level of personal and professional integrity.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate complex financial data clearly
• Proven attention to detail, organizational discipline, and critical thinking
• Self-starter with strong time management and leadership presence 

Role Responsibility

Accounting Leadership

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis reports for various time horizons, in accordance with US GAAP
• Analyze financial performance, identify key trends, and provide insights into operational inefficiencies or opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate the impact of various strategic decisions, including new projects, investments, or cost-saving initiatives.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Collaborate with functional/department leads to gather budget/forecast inputs and deliver decision-support.
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast, providing variance analysis and recommending corrective actions.
• Assist Treasury with forecasting cash flow and working capital needs based on project timelines and operational requirements.

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