Financial Planning Analyst

Description

About Longroad Energy

Founded in 2016, Longroad Energy is a U.S.-based energy company focused on developing, owning and operating energy and digital infrastructure projects throughout North America. Longroad has developed or acquired 7.6 GW of renewable energy projects and has raised $20.6 billion of equity, debt, and tax equity to support completion of its portfolio. Today, Longroad owns 5.8 GW of wind, solar, and storage projects and operates and manages a total of 7.4 GW on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Longroad is owned by the Infratil Limited, NZ Superannuation Fund, Longroad Energy Partners, LLC, and MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management.

Job Overview

The Financial Planning Analyst supports Longroad Energy’s financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical activities across the Company’s development and corporate functions. Working from the Boston office 4 days per week and reporting to the Senior Financial Planning Analyst, this role plays an important part in the annual budgeting process and in both management-level and investor-level reporting. This position partners closely with teams across the organization to evaluate performance against plan, to maintain accurate forecasts, and to analyze corporate capital allocation. This role may require additional hours during peak financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting cycles.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Forecasting, & Analysis

• •Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, analyzing actual-to-budget and forecast variance, highlighting key risks and opportunities to support management decision-making.
• •Assist in creating the annual operating plan, including coordinating the corporate non-labor budgeting process and preparing analyses to evaluate Company performance.
• •Develop and maintain forecasts for development capital needs and corporate liquidity, incorporating changes in business assumptions and highlighting key sensitivities that may impact forecast accuracy.
• •Perform financial modeling, scenario analysis, and other ad hoc business analysis to support financial planning, capital allocation, and strategic decision-making.

Management & Investor Reporting

• •Support the Company’s capital allocation planning by preparing analyses and decision-support materials that provide management with visibility into financial needs, priorities, and potential outcomes.
• •Prepare business and financial updates, analyses, and reporting materials for investors and other stakeholders, and support responses to investor information requests and reporting requirements.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Process Improvement

• •Partner with Accounting, Development Operations, Treasury, and other teams across the Company to gather and validate financial and operational inputs, understand business drivers, and meet internal and external reporting requirements.
• •Contribute to improvements in financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and modeling processes to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and usefulness of financial information.

Minimum Qualifications

• •Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or business analysis, or a related field, including preparing and coordinating GAAP and cash budgets, forecasts, and related reports.
• •Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• •Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• •Strong critical thinking and quantitative skills, with intellectual curiosity and a desire to understand the business drivers behind financial results.
• •Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present financial information and actionable insights to stakeholders across different levels of the organization.
• •Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively, building positive and productive relationships across functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• •Experience with financial reporting systems such as SAP or Sage Enterprise Intelligence, or comparable ERP and financial reporting platforms.
• •Experience in the renewable energy, power, infrastructure, or another capital-intensive industry
• •Understanding of renewable energy project economics, particularly solar, storage, and wind
• •CPA license and or Big 4 Public accounting experience, or comparable relevant experience.

Characteristics Necessary for Success

• •Highly motivated, proactive, and a strong sense of personal accountability.
• •Detail-oriented and organized, with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• •Adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities and competing demands.
• •Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset, with a willingness to identify opportunities to enhance processes and efficiency.
• •Demonstrates integrity and enthusiasm for contributing to Longroad Energy and the renewable energy industry.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 – $105,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, and location.

This role may also be eligible for incentive plan participation or other performance-based compensation opportunities.

Other

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy

We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood. Learn more about our employee benefits .

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our DEI commitment .

Longroad Energy Values

At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today’s challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our SHINE values.

Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EOE”). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termina