Corporate Planning Associate

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
90K-100K Annually
Entry level
Energy • Solar • Renewable Energy
The Role
The Corporate Planning Associate will support short-term planning and reporting, financial forecasting, KPI tracking, and coordination across departments and external stakeholders.
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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is part of the Hanwha Group—a FORTUNE Global 300 company and one of South Korea’s most respected business enterprises. With over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, utility-scale energy projects across North America, Hanwha Energy USA has evolved into a comprehensive energy solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, retail electricity, and strategic partnerships that power America’s growing data center industry.

Our expertise covers the entire energy value chain—from project development and engineering to construction, operations, and maintenance. By integrating advanced technologies, proven processes, and strong partnerships, we deliver reliable, customized solutions that meet the dynamic needs of local energy markets.

Hanwha Energy USA is actively advancing strategic initiatives in natural gas generation and data center development, including hyperscaler solutions on both sides of the meter. We are proud to serve as the parent company of:

  • Hanwha Renewables – specializing in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
  • Chariot Energy – providing retail electricity services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in deregulated markets
 
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Corporate Planning Associate will be responsible for supporting the Manager of Corporate Planning through the preparation and reporting of short-range plans (1-2 years). This position will report results and synthesize variance analysis for Finance functional leads and project investment/returns analysis and functional development. The position works closely with all internal departments including Corporate Finance, Project Management, Asset Management, Development, and Legal and external parties including project owners, 3rd party contractors, government agencies and external utility counterparties. 
 
This position, located in Houston, TX and may require travel as necessary. Relocation assistance may be considered for qualified candidates.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Annual and Mid-to-Long-Term Business Plan Development and Strategic Planning.
  • Financial Forecasting, Planning, Reporting & Financial Analytics with FP&A
  • Prepares annual budget and monthly forecast update for departments 
  • Works with the relevant team to manage in-operation renewable projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. 
  • Define and establish relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with business objectives. Regularly tack and analyze KPI performance, providing reports and insights to senior management. 
  • Works closely with other corporate planning members to identify and implement planning process improvements and best practices. 
  • Provides support to business units and project teams, assisting in problem-solving and decision making via ad-hoc reporting and distribution of financial information. 
  • Facilitate communication and coordination across different departments and external stakeholders.
  • Research and Market intelligence work.
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
  • Excellent financial analysis skills, advanced modeling skills and strong business acumen are necessary to identify, present, and challenge key business assumptions.
  • Renewables industry experience is a plus.
  • Fluency in Korean (spoken and written) is a must.
  • Proficiency in business management software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint). 
  • Experience in preparing management presentations and communicating with executives.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and implementation skills; and
  • Highly driven, quick thinker and problem-solver; impeccable integrity and a strong personal work ethic.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and strategies.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage cross-functional relationships.
 
COMPENSATION: $90,000 - $100,000 Salary
 

Attention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact any internal member of our company to discuss the position or to solicit candidates.

Hanwha Energy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

www.174powerglobal.com.

 
 

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The Company
HQ: Houston, Texas
143 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corporation, previously doing business as 174 Power Global, is headquartered in Houston, Texas and is a leading solar energy company wholly owned by Hanwha Energy Corporation. With deep expertise across the solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) development cycle, Hanwha Energy USA partners with landowners, local communities, financial investors, and other stakeholders to build highly productive, utility-scale solar power plants throughout North America. Since its formation in 2017, Hanwha Energy USA has signed nearly 2 gigawatts (GW) of power purchase agreements and has more than 8 GW of additional projects in the development pipeline.

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