Sr Associate, IT Controlling FP&A

RWE Clean Energy, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area: Finance / Controlling Remuneration: Exempt At RWE Clean Energy (RWECE), the department HR & Management Support Function (MSF) Controlling is a 6 persons team (including head of department), comprising three different Controlling functions: IT Controlling, MSF Controlling and HR Controlling. The Sr Associate, IT Controlling FP&A has two areas of focus: IT Controlling (primary with 80% of time) and MSF Controlling (20% of time). This position is responsible for the financial performance monitoring, budgeting, and financial planning & reporting for the RWECE IT & OT business. Ensuring transparency, cost effectiveness, and strategic alignment of all RWECE IT & OT investments. Working as strategic partner and trusted advisor with the business, evaluates improvement measures, actively giving recommendations/appropriate challenges, and business decision support. As newly established function, designing and implementing new models and processes is central, including setting up new budgeting procedures, cost allocation methodologies, and planning & reporting standards. Responsibilities: IT Controlling (80% of time) Primary senior associate in lead on IT Controlling topics (e.g. creating and delivering monthly and quarterly reporting on IT & OT costs, budgeting, forecasting, mid-term planning, business cases, ad-hoc analyses, special topics, identifying cost saving opportunities, monthly performance dialogues). Financial planning & cost analysis: Develop and maintain the model and processes for RWECE IT & OT cost and planning. Drive timely, complete, accurate, high-quality reporting/planning/forecasting related to IT & OT cost & investments. Assess performance of IT & OT investments and projects against predefined KPIs and recommend actions to Senior Management. Business Support: Collaborating closely with the RWECE IT & OT function to ensure requirements for internal/external reporting and planning are fulfilled. Serve as strategic partner by identifying costs saving opportunities, supporting/challenging/measuring critical IT & OT business initiatives and providing timely and insightful (ad-hoc) analysis that supports informed decision-making. Coordination and network: As the primary contact for IT & OT within the RWECE Controlling team, coordinate IT & OT related topics and financial impacts across the RWECE business and the Controlling team. Build strong network across the different IT Controlling departments in RWE’s legal entities, understand IT & OT services and associated cost allocations provided by and to the different entities and ensure transparency and the ability to proactively challenge the allocations. Management communication: High level of Senior Management exposure and interaction (RWECE SVP of IT & OT function, RWE Group IT Controlling in Germany etc.). Prepare materials for and support meetings with Senior Management, the Board and RWE Group IT Controlling for both regular reporting activities and special projects/topics. Ongoing initiatives: Support company-wide top priorities and goals, strategic planning, increase in growth targets, and integration activities following the Con Edison merger in 2023. MSF Controlling (20% of time) Senior associate supporting MSF Controlling topics within the team (e.g. monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, mid-term planning, business cases, ad-hoc analyses, special topics, savings initiatives, monthly performance dialogues). Financial planning & cost analysis: Support timely, complete, accurate, high-quality reporting/planning/forecasting for the business overhead functions (e.g. HR, Legal, Procurement, Accounting, Controlling, Strategy etc.). Perform KPI analysis and recommend actions to Senior Management. Business Support: Serve as a strategic partner to relevant business areas by identifying costs saving opportunities, supporting/challenging/measuring critical initiatives within the business groups; provide timely and insightful (ad-hoc) analysis that supports informed decision-making. Management communication: High-Level of interaction with Heads of Management Support Functions. Prepare materials for and support meetings with Senior Management and the Board for both regular reporting activities and special projects/topics. Ongoing initiatives: Support company-wide top priorities and goals, strategic planning, increase in growth targets, and integration activities following the recent merger. Qualifications: BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business/Business Informatics (required); an Advanced degree is a plus, but not required. Minimum of 5 years’ of professional experience in Accounting, Business Controlling or IT Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial or Management Consulting, or other Finance related fields; Experience in IT, Renewable energy and/or management is a plus, but not required. Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships. Excellent analytical abilities including ability to compile, condense and explain complex structures and information. Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space. Proficiency with SAP (moderate to advanced) or alternative ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel (moderate to advanced); knowledge in PeopleSoft, Tableau, Power BI and other system/tools is a plus. Strong leadership and communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines. Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables. Continuous process improvement supporting the proactive pursuit of best practices, processes, standardization and tools that drive gains in efficiency, automation, and quality. Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team. Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities. Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds. Responsive to constructive feedback and coaching and desires personal development. Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts. Integration and change management experience is a plus. General accounting and IFRS knowledge a plus. Language: English (fluent), German is a plus. Other duties as assigned. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary. We look forward to meeting you Apply today. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Xing We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Nearest Major Market: Chicago Job Segment: Environmental Engineering, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, ERP, Engineering, Bilingual, Strategy, Management, Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr