Financial Planning Manager

Description

Title: Financial Planning Manager Department: Business Planning & Control Location: Houston, TX Supervisor: Sr. Director of Business Planning

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Work Status: Hybrid

FINANCIAL PLANNING MANAGER

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

The Financial Planning Manager will play a leading role in planning, periodic re-forecasting processes and developing internal management reports. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: budgeting, reporting, and other analytical supports for Qcells Enable, the EPC branch of Qcells for Commercial & Industrial applications. This position will also work directly with all levels within each function to effectively and efficiently complete defined tasks and key projects. The incumbent will be expected to accomplish this with a mindset of continuous improvement consistent with the corporate culture and growth objectives at the company. This individual reports to the Sr. Director of Business Planning, or another senior management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is located in Houston, TX office and will work out of the office three (3) days per week. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 20%.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

40% – Forecasting and Planning

- Build and manage rolling basis mid to long-term business forecasts of the full financial statement to assist the business with strategic decision making

- Manage the annual budgeting process through target setting and review of business unit inputs and key assumptions

- Coordinate complex long-term organizational strategy projects with other members of the accounting and finance team and with other departments

- Develop a mid to long-term P&L report and cash flows forecasts

- Develop achievable short-term goals and analyze progress toward goals such as KPIs

30% – Support internal and external communication

- Provide strategic & financial rationale support Monthly Business Reviews, Executive/Investment Committee meetings, group requests/meetings, and C-level client engagements as needed

- Create materials & references for the executive’s meetings between headquarter, other subsidiaries

20% – Reporting and Analytics

- Perform monthly variance analyses with focus on topline sales and profitability

- Assist with external auditor’s PBC request

- Manage project-specific workstreams, including internal approval processes as process manager

- Coordinate operational integration of new strategic initiatives within the organization

10% – Other duties as assgined

- Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position

- Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, or another related field, with a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in accounting, corporate finance or business planning roles.

- Minimum 5 years professional experience with strong quantitative analytics background;

- High degree of professionalism and conduct at all times,

- Demonstrated track record of delivering results;

- Ability to interact cross-functionally and with senior-level management and outside the organization;

- Ability to multi-task and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment;

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

- Proficiency in Excel for financial modeling and analysis.

- Speaking and writing capability in both English and Korean

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with solar, construction, wind, energy, mechanical, or technology solutions is preferred;

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day

- Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk

- Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds

- Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

- Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far

- Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors

- Travel: up to 20% as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Regular professional, office business setting

- Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)

- Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)

- Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.