IT Controlling Senior Associate, FP&A

2 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States RWE Full time
Company Overview:
RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Department: Finance / Controlling
Employment Status: Exempt

At RWE Clean Energy (RWECE), the HR & Management Support Function (MSF) Controlling department consists of a dedicated team of six professionals, including the department head. This team is responsible for three distinct Controlling functions: IT Controlling, MSF Controlling, and HR Controlling. The Senior Associate, IT Financial Planning & Analysis role focuses primarily on IT Controlling (80% of the role) while also engaging in MSF Controlling (20% of the role). This position is pivotal in overseeing financial performance, budgeting, and financial reporting for RWECE's IT & OT operations, ensuring clarity, cost efficiency, and strategic alignment of all IT & OT investments. The role involves acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor, evaluating improvement initiatives, providing recommendations, and supporting business decisions. As this is a newly established function, the design and implementation of innovative models and processes are essential, including the development of new budgeting procedures, cost allocation methods, and planning & reporting standards. RWECE IT & OT serves as the organization's digital backbone, managing an annual budget exceeding $50 million related to software and hardware for business operations (IT) and for monitoring and controlling RWECE's renewable energy assets (OT).

Key Responsibilities:

IT Controlling (80% of the role):
  • Lead on IT Controlling matters, including the creation and delivery of monthly and quarterly reports on IT & OT expenditures, budgeting, forecasting, mid-term planning, business cases, and special analyses.
  • Financial Planning & Cost Analysis: Develop and maintain models and processes for RWECE IT & OT costs and planning. Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality reporting/planning/forecasting related to IT & OT costs and investments. Evaluate the performance of IT & OT investments against established KPIs and recommend actions to Senior Management.
  • Business Support: Collaborate closely with the RWECE IT & OT function to fulfill internal/external reporting and planning requirements. Act as a strategic partner by identifying cost-saving opportunities and providing insightful analyses that support informed decision-making.
  • Coordination and Networking: Serve as the primary contact for IT & OT within the RWECE Controlling team, coordinating financial impacts across the RWECE business and the Controlling team. Build a robust network across various IT Controlling departments within RWE's legal entities, ensuring transparency and the ability to challenge cost allocations proactively.
  • Management Communication: Engage with Senior Management, including the RWECE SVP of IT & OT function and RWE Group IT Controlling in Germany. Prepare materials and support meetings with Senior Management, the Board, and RWE Group IT Controlling for regular reporting and special projects.
  • Ongoing Initiatives: Contribute to company-wide priorities and goals, strategic planning, growth targets, and integration activities following recent mergers.
MSF Controlling (20% of the role):
  • Support MSF Controlling topics within the team, including monthly reporting, quarterly forecasting, mid-term planning, business cases, and savings initiatives.
  • Financial Planning & Cost Analysis: Assist in timely, accurate reporting/planning/forecasting for business overhead functions (e.g., HR, Legal, Procurement, Accounting, Controlling, Strategy). Conduct KPI analysis and recommend actions to Senior Management.
  • Business Support: Serve as a strategic partner to relevant business areas by identifying cost-saving opportunities and providing timely analyses that support informed decision-making.
  • Management Communication: Interact with Heads of Management Support Functions, preparing materials for meetings with Senior Management and the Board.
  • Ongoing Initiatives: Support company-wide priorities and strategic planning efforts.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or Business Informatics (required); an advanced degree is advantageous but not mandatory.
  • A minimum of five years of professional experience in Accounting, Business Controlling, IT Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis, or related fields; experience in IT or Renewable Energy is a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage customer relationships effectively.
  • Excellent analytical skills, capable of synthesizing complex information.
  • Desire to learn about the company and the renewable energy sector.
  • Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel; knowledge of PeopleSoft, Tableau, and Power BI is a plus.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables.
  • Commitment to continuous process improvement and best practices.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to empathize and communicate effectively with diverse individuals.
  • Responsive to feedback and committed to personal development.
  • Detail-oriented with strong business acumen.
  • Integration and change management experience is advantageous.
  • General accounting and IFRS knowledge is a plus.
  • Language proficiency: English (fluent); German is a plus.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays. Eligible employees may also participate in short-term incentives in addition to salary.

We look forward to meeting you.

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