For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.
Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?
The Senior Financial Analyst, Home Solar & Storage, provides financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical support. You will partner with business group leaders, corporate finance teams, and functional leaders to provide relevant insights that inform financial performance and support strategic decision-making. You will consolidate financial results, develop long-range plans, and enhance financial processes and reporting capabilities.
Major Responsibilities:
- Support the annual operating plan (AOP), quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processes for the Home Solar & Storage business.
- Complete month end activities and reporting for the Home Solar & Storage P&L including topline, margin, operating expenses, EBITDA analysis as well as balance sheet support.
- Help prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including variance analysis comparisons to several scenarios with explanations and financial drivers.
- Develop executive-level financial presentations and supporting exhibits for senior leadership reviews.
- Review and present financial results to key business stakeholders on a monthly basis with prepared variance analysis.
- Provide meaning insights, recommendations and sensitivity analysis based on performance drivers, financial results and latest trends.
- Partner with business unit owners to understand the latest strategic initiatives and align the forecast to the latest business direction.
- Identify opportunities for automation, simplification, and standardization of reporting processes and support implementation efforts.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
- 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, or financial analysis.
- Experience with budgeting and financial forecasting.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience building financial models.
- Knowledge of month-end accruals and financial reporting processes.
- Strong understanding of financial statements and P&L analysis.
- Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Experience managing a business unit P&L.
- Experience with SAP and Business Intelligence (BI) tools.
- Manufacturing industry experience.
- Experience working for a publicly traded company.
- Ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive results.
- Understanding of GAAP and financial compliance principles.
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“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field
- 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, or financial analysis
- Experience with budgeting and financial forecasting
- Advanced Excel skills and experience building financial models
- Knowledge of month-end accruals and financial reporting processes
- Strong understanding of financial statements and P&L analysis
- Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
- Experience managing a business unit P&L
- Experience with SAP and Business Intelligence tools
- Manufacturing industry experience
- Experience working for a publicly traded company
- Ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive results
- Understanding of GAAP and financial compliance principles
What We Do
Generac is a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Our purpose is to lead the evolution to a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world through our backup and prime power systems. As a company, we are committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generators. Generac’s people contribute to the company’s growth and success by living our corporate values everyday - integrity, innovation, agility, teamwork, and excellence. We foster a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusivity, and good corporate citizenship, globally. If you're interested in powering your future with Generac, visit www.generac.com/about-us/careers to find a position that fits your career goals and celebrated talents. #PoweringPossibilities #ThePowerOfGenerac
