Job Description
In the heart of Central Ohio, Illuminate USA is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we’ve rapidly grown to over 1,500 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1 million-square-foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere.
This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate. We’re not just building solar panels—we’re building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you!
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth. Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus area.
We are currently looking for a Financial Analyst, FP&A. The Financial Analyst is a key partner for all functions of the business, providing visibility and decision support to optimize business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
• Acts as key partner to business functions; uses knowledge of finance and relationships with other areas to drive financial literacy throughout the company.
• Developing and maintaining financial models.
• Monitoring KPIs and identifying the cause of any unexpected variances.
• Improving budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecasts.
• Providing finance support to teams related to sales, production, demand planning, supply planning, HR, and other business functions.
• Identifying business drivers and recommending solutions to improve results.
• Create management reports and associated commentary by working across functions and using multiple data sources.
• Create financial/business scenarios to inform decision making.
• Work with cross-functional teams on process improvement and other projects.
• Complete other role-appropriate tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance.
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis or accounting within manufacturing or renewable energy companies a plus, internships in related fields also apply.
• CPA, CMA, MBA is a plus.
• Extremely high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to synthesize large quantities of data, identify trends and drivers.
• Solid analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability and enthusiasm to work within a fast-paced, culturally diverse team.
• Strong learning agility and adaptability.
At Illuminate USA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity for all, ensuring that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Your unique background and experiences are valued here, as we believe they strengthen our team and drive our mission forward.
Illuminate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance
- 2+ years of experience in financial analysis or accounting
- CPA, CMA, MBA
- Extremely high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to synthesize large quantities of data and identify trends and drivers
- Solid analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Ability and enthusiasm to work within a fast-paced, culturally diverse team
- Strong learning agility and adaptability
Illuminate USA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Illuminate USA and has not been reviewed or approved by Illuminate USA.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for the area, often described as above-average for local production roles and fair for the work performed. Opportunities for overtime further enhance earnings for those who want it.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are included, with eligibility beginning shortly after hire and indications of quick start in some cases. This breadth of core health coverage strengthens the total rewards baseline.
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Parental & Family Support — Company-paid maternity leave at no cost to associates is explicitly provided. This family-oriented benefit adds tangible support beyond base pay.
Illuminate USA Insights
What We Do
Illuminate USA is an American leader in advanced clean energy manufacturing, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solar panel technology and sustainable energy solutions. With a focus on innovation, Illuminate USA empowers a dynamic workforce to drive progress in the renewable energy sector. Based in Pataskala, Ohio, Illuminate USA operates a 1.1 million-square-foot facility, employing more than 1,400 associates across eight production lines, six of which are currently operational, with two more to be added by the end of 2024. At full capacity, the facility will produce more than 9.2 million advanced solar panels annually, equaling five gigawatts of electricity production — enough to power one million American homes. Illuminate USA is committed to onshoring the solar supply chain and investing in and upskilling the Ohio workforce by providing opportunities for engineers, technicians, production associates, and more. Together, we are making strides in American-generated, clean energy and lighting the way for a sustainable future.
