Financial Systems & Transformation Manager - SB Energy
Redwood City, CA
About the Job
Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Are you committed to advancing the clean energy revolution? Join us at SB Energy, a world-leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide flexible renewable energy at scale, accelerating the global energy transition and benefiting our planet, customers, communities, and people.
SB Energy develops, constructs, and owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced renewable projects across the United States, with headquarters in Redwood City, CA. The company was launched in 2019 and has quickly become one of the largest solar and storage developer/IPPs in the U.S. With almost 3 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects in operation or under construction and a multi-GW pipeline, SB Energy is building the renewable energy future – today. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver renewable energy that is local, reliable, and matched to load.
Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!
Basic Function
The Financial Systems & Transformation Manager owns, implements, and maintains all systems requirements related to SB Energy's budgeting and forecasting architecture using the Vena Solutions Software. Under the direction of the Senior Director of FP&A, the incumbent will work with various department leads to understand business needs and deliver timely and accurate data-driven solutions to support the decision-making process. This individual will play a pivotal role in automating workflows to support SB Energy's monthly reporting and annual budgeting processes as well as ensuring the data output is highly reliable and consistent. Sound judgment, ingenuity, excellent problem solving, organizational skills and a proactive attitude will position the successful candidate to have a rewarding opportunity with our fast-growing company.
Responsibilities:
The Systems & Transformation Manager's duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
- Create and maintain scripts in SQL queries for stored procedures.
- Maintain hierarchies, queries and ETL processes.
- Maintain a complex and changing data model that keeps pace with the evolving business.
- Ensure continuity in data flows and keep financial reporting systems updated accordingly.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance report content and timeliness.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive data-informed report criteria.
- Act as the primary owner and contact for FP&A systems design changes, proactively managing relevant requirements and positioning the business for significant growth.
- Build intuitive and scalable templates and reports for consolidation.
- Build live and interactive dashboards to summarize business operations.
- Drive efficiency and value-added solutions through systems design and automation.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Finance or Accounting.
- We appreciate all forms of formal education and life experience and encourage all who feel eager and qualified to apply.
- Above all else, a positive attitude, demonstrated work ethic, and passion for contributing to and learning in a team environment.
- 5-7 years' experience in a technical role with a background in some combination of IT, Accounting and Financial Operations
- Extensive experience with ERP's and planning tools; Vena, NetSuite, Unifier, or similar.
- Fundamental understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) including experience with financial reporting, forecasting and analysis across the income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows.
- Renewable energy experience strongly preferred, including direct exposure to financial modeling and HLBV accounting.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with ETL systems.
- Experience in designing and maintaining complex data models.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to understand issues with a "big-picture" business perspective.
- Independent thinker able to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to produce high quality work under deadlines.
- Team player with strong initiative.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and navigate problems using sound logic and reasoning to deliver clear results.
- Willingness to dive in and take ownership, both leading and supporting the design process.
Location: Redwood City, CA (San Francisco Bay Area) is strongly preferred; hybrid in office/remote work set up.
Base Pay - $130,000 - 145,000
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, such as skill set, experience, certifications, specific work location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Base pay may vary per location due to differences in the cost of living.
The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual discretionary bonus, full Health & Wellness Benefits package, generous Long Term Incentive plan designed with our partnership mentality in mind, and other applicable incentive perks as outlined in any formal offer made. The final compensation package will be discussed with the candidate during the final stages of the hiring process.
Our Health & Wellness Benefits
SB Energy's Benefits programs are designed to support our team members and their families while keeping their well-being, happiness, and varying needs in mind. SB Energy employees may enroll in our benefits programs and take advantage of customized perks and offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. We offer the following benefits to all team members:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance: 100% premium covered by the company, for employees and dependents
- Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, and AD&D Plans
- Competitive Retirement Benefits with 401(k) company match
- Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible working arrangements
- 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Medical & Dependent FSA; Transit & Parking FSA with employer contributions
- Mental, Physical, Social Health Wellness Offerings with employer contributions
- Voluntary Legal Insurance Plan & Pet Insurance
- Monthly reimbursement for Phone/Internet/Data
- Phone Equipment Purchase Benefits
- Thoughtful Hybrid Workplace Set-up Benefits
Promote Sustainability with a Purpose - At SB Energy, you may choose to become a part of our 'Just Renewables' Committee and work along with team members who share a belief in pursuing our mission in such a way that empowers a diverse and inclusive workforce that advances social justice and equity for our employees as well as partners and communities!
SB Energy is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. SB Energy strives to create an inclusive culture and safe environment for all.
To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.