Financial Planning & Analysis Associate or Manager

Mission Clean Energy is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Associate or Manager to join our growing company. We offer a hybrid work environment that prioritizes in-office collaboration and individual autonomy and will consider applicants able to work at our Portland, ME, San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC offices, or remote locations for exceptional applicants.

Mission Clean Energy (“Mission”) is a values-driven developer focused on accelerating the clean energy transition. Our mission is to decarbonize the grid responsibly, one renewable energy project at a time. We are leading the way by providing clean, abundant, and reliable energy to communities throughout the US.

Mission’s experienced leadership team is focused on delivering extraordinary results in partnership with our capital providers and clients. We value our strong employee culture rooted in collaboration and transparency. The team favors innovative thinkers who engage in reaching ambitious growth and impact goals.

About the Role:

The FP&A Associate or Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial strategy and operational success of the organization. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, this individual will support core FP&A functions, including month end closing processes, audit process management, corporate budgeting, project budget quality control, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning. They will provide key insights and recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring financial objectives align with the company’s long-term vision.

This position requires close collaboration across teams, including internal and outsourced accounting, operations, project development and the broader finance team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach to improving financial processes and decision-making frameworks.

Mission is seeking someone with strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Mission is a small, growing organizational structure, allowing for high ownership and significant impact across the company.

This role presents a unique opportunity to join an exceptional team and drive meaningful contributions to the company's growth and success. It’s an ideal position for a motivated professional with solid technical expertise to advance their career in a dynamic, forward-thinking and growing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the VP of Finance and senior leadership on quarterly budget process and strategic financial planning initiatives.

• Support corporate finance projections, analysis and capital markets activities.

• Prepare 13-week cashflow forecasts and monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP compliant financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. Support treasury and cash management activities.

• Review accounting activity, transactions and allocations in collaboration with Mission’s internal and outsourced accounting support.

• Monitor and analyze variances between actuals and budgets, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.

• Support the broader team’s maintenance and review of project development budgets and create consolidated budgets to incorporate into Mission’s overall corporate financial projections.

• Perform sensitivity analyses on corporate and project forecasts to assess risks and opportunities.

• Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate project economics, project funding needs, and ROI for renewable energy projects.

• Deliver insights into key performance indicators (KPIs) related to project and corporate financial objectives.

• Conduct in-depth analyses to address urgent or strategic business needs, such as evaluating new revenue streams or cost-saving initiatives. Facilitate flow of information between finance, development, origination, legal and engineering teams for FP&A needs.

• Continuously improve Mission’s system of accounting, financial controls, policies, financial planning systems, reporting, and analytical processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy and control costs.

• Manage deadlines and maintain accountability from cross-functional teams with confidence and dedication.

Desired Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have renewable energy and/or battery storage experience (utility-scale a plus), as well as the following experiences, skills, and attributes.

• 1-6 years of relevant experience required with at least 1 years of experience in FP&A/accounting for solar and/or battery energy storage projects.

• Deep experience with Microsoft Excel. Experience managing Quickbooks, Netsuite or similar ledger/ERP. Experience with Smartsheets and industry planning software are a plus.

• Bachelor’s Degree, with accountancy or finance focus.

• CPA preferred with a CFA, FPAC or other industry quantitative certifications a plus.

• Ability and willingness to travel within the United States 10% of the time.

• A valid driver’s license.

Compensation: $90,000-$130,000 annual salary + bonus, depending on qualifications and relevant experience. Mission offers highly competitive compensation. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and health insurance; 401(k) plan with company match; both short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, life insurance, and generous time-off policies.

We seek a diverse candidate pool in this – and every – search. Mission Clean Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a potential candidate interested in a role with Mission Clean Energy please submit an application directly. If you have any questions about the application process or the role itself, please reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team at careers@missioncleanenergy.com

Mission Clean Energy is not accepting unsolicited third-party recruitment agencies in the hiring process for this role. Mission Clean Energy hereby reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received from outside recruiting agencies and / or individual recruiters without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.