Senior Analyst, FP&A and Transactions

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries , AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work , you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas. AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023 , we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation. The AES Clean Energy finance team seeks a self-motivated Senior FP&A and Transactions Analyst with experience in financial modeling, preparing and coordinating forecasts/budgets, and producing timely accurate reporting to keep management and stakeholders apprised of business performance against plan. The Senior FP&A and Transactions Analyst owns and coordinates various portions of the Company’s budgeting and forecast processes for new assets recently placed in service by working with various departments to obtain, analyze, and model information based on assumptions. Under the direction of the Manager, FP&A and Transactions, the position will play a key role in the Company’s monthly reporting process, and will work closely to obtain a high degree of quality work with external modeling consultants to convert our current funding models into project life tracking models. Sound judgment, high emotional intelligence, creativity, collaborative problem solving, resiliency, organizational skills, and a proactive attitude will position the successful candidate to earn a rewarding opportunity. At AES Clean Energy, we believe our differences make us extraordinary and that respecting all backgrounds, differences, and perspectives enable us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live, work, and serve. We believe that an inclusive environment where people show empathy and work together to innovate and co-create solutions benefits society, our stakeholders, and our business. We believe the strength of an organization and its sustainability come through diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior FP&A and Transactions Analyst’s duties will include the following – other duties may be assigned: Work closely with external consultants to ensure a high quality of work guiding the process of converting project finance models into project life tracking models utilizing the deal documents. Prepare portions of the Company’s annual budget and monthly forecast process for their defined portfolio and responsible for the financial inputs and outputs. Extreme ownership over the financial aspect of assigned projects from the company’s operating portfolio including preparing and reviewing financial results. Act as the primary financial contact for assigned operating projects and proactively manage internal and external reporting requirements for those projects. Responsible for collaborating across the organization to develop and vet sound business assumptions. Prepare valuation analysis of operational assets. Creation of presentations with business cases and sensitivities. Review transaction documents. Contribute to periodic and ad-hoc initiatives of the FP&A and Transactions department. Provide occasional guidance and support to new and/or less-experienced FP&A and Transactions colleagues. Core Competencies: Candidates need excellent problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with patience, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a demanding team environment. They should also possess the following competencies: Comfortable with a data intensive role that will deal with highly complex HLBV models that include partnership financial statements, tax forecasting, and KPI PowerQuery outputs. Outstanding analytical and time management skills. Great attention to detail, with the ability to understand issues with a “big-picture” business perspective. Clear, concise communicator good at telling a business story with numbers and data. Requirements: 3+ years’ industry related experience in FP&A, M&A, finance, or business valuation analysis. Experience or proven ability to learn how to navigate software planning tools such as Anaplan and BPC. Competency within accounting systems such as SAP. Experience preparing and reviewing complex models in Excel. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Sound analytical, planning, and organizational skills. Bachelor’s degree. Fluent in English. Preferred Experience: FP&A background. Strong 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 finance experience. AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences, and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $85,000 and $106,250/Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr