Senior Manager, Capital Budgeting & Project Controls

Summary

Join Euclid Power, a renewable energy software and services company, as a Senior Manager leading financial operations within the Services Team. You will manage capital expense budgeting, project controls, financial operations strategy, and automation of invoices for energy storage assets. This role requires a blend of managerial, analytic, and technical expertise to drive value for renewable energy and storage projects under development and construction. You will collaborate with stakeholders across financial operations, mentor staff, and present comprehensive financial reports to senior management. This position offers a competitive salary, equity awards, professional development opportunities, and a supportive, collaborative, and diverse work environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in financial operations in renewable energy asset deployment or construction
• Understanding of renewable energy or construction finance and/or accounting
• "Out of the box" mindset to innovate, create new solutions to overcome existing problems through technology and human ingenuity anchored in a results-oriented approach
• Proactive and innovative problem-solver with a results-oriented approach
• Ability to manage complex projects and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Own and expand Euclid’s suite of financial operations tools including but not limited to: capital budget and forecasting tools, financial model input and output tracker, change from baseline review and approval management including change orders, invoice logs, loan draws, and scaling and automation of processes
• Maintain customer budget and associated forecast through a detailed understanding of stakeholder cost and risks
• Support and oversee weekly and monthly variance reporting to tell a clear financial story of project development and construction progress; lead budget change walks to internal and external teams
• Track and demonstrate a strong understanding of financial model inputs and outputs and identify potential layers of improvement to overall profitability. Manage information for investor, lender and financial reporting
• Drive reporting and forecasting process improvements and optimization initiatives to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness of cash flow modeling and forecasting processes. Expertise in delivering forecasting, variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
• Collaborate and coordinate with a broad base of stakeholders across financial operations to gather relevant data, validate assumptions, and incorporate project insights into budgets, forecasts, financial model tracking, and analysis. Stakeholders include asset owner, EPC, equipment supplier, other construction related vendors, investors, lenders and advisors
• Mentor and develop staff, providing guidance on financial operations best practices, techniques, and methodologies
• Collaborate with client leadership team to evaluate capital and operating expenses for new project opportunities or expansions as needed
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate key findings, trends, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders
• Lead the design and implementation of analytical tools, dashboards, and technologies for real-time data and executive decision-making support. Actively seek opportunities to introduce new tools and improve analysis. Develop KPI’s for tracking and measuring
• Develop and own management and forecasting of cash and accounts during the project development and construction phases. Prepare performance and financial reports for internal stakeholders, investors, lenders, and regulators
• Serve as a leading SME on financial operations and project development and construction FP&A

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, Excel, Power BI) is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Math, Engineering, or a related field or STEM is a plus
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS) or CPA is a plus

Benefits

• Benefits package (401K, Health Insurance, Remote Work, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays)
• Opportunity for early equity awards and share in the growth of the firm you are helping build
• Professional credential obtainment sponsorship (PMP, PE, CFA, Software)
• Multidisciplinary exposure and training (Tax, Legal, Finance, Diligence, Engineering etc.)
• Opportunity to learn and grow in a truly supportive, collaborative, dynamic, and diverse environment
• Exposure to high-profile, industry-leading clients, products, and technology