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The Director, Financial Planning and Analysis will be a key member of the OPOWER team and will be responsible for developing insightful analysis and for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, as well as building and managing a variety of analytical models for multiple departments in a rapidly growing environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Work with the CFO, VP and Director of Finance to drive all Corporate Planning activities including monthly forecasts and annual operating plan. Communicate deliverables, maintain planning calendar and ensure a predictable and transparent process.
- Analyze operating and financial results as part of the monthly forecast process and ensure accurate and timely completion of all forecast deliverables (inputs, consolidation, analysis & reporting).
- Improve and drive the financial reporting process to management and the board of directors, including the integration of the strategy planning into the operational budgeting process.
- Drive forecast accuracy, predictability in results and adherence to OPOWER’s high standards.
- Support analytical needs of functional business partners in HR, Recruiting, IT and Operations.
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of OPOWER’s products, competitive environment, and the market it addresses to better support functional initiatives and provide recommendations to business partners.
- Build analytical models that utilize both financial and non-financial data to forecast operating results.
- Participate in the development and implementation of process improvements.
- Participate in cross-functional business projects and perform ad hoc analyses as required.
About You
- 4-7 years total work experience in investment banking or Fortune 500 FP&A department.
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA from a top-tier school preferred.
- Extensive experience with budgeting, forecasting, analysis, reporting and KPI tools to support company reporting activities.
- Ability to translate an operational and strategic vision into a financial model.
- Advanced financial analysis methods and innate mathematical skills.
- Good knowledge of company valuation principles
- Proficient with Excel (Pivot Tables, V Lookups, and Macros Required) and GAAP.
- Passionate, energetic and enthusiastic to drive results within the Company. Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills that enable clear and concise communication to all levels of the organization.
- Customer service oriented.
- CPA/CFA (or candidacy) a plus.
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