Senior Analyst – Operations & FP&A at Vanguard Renewables

Weston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

124948.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Modeling, Operational Analytics, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Scenario Planning, Asset-Level Analysis, Investment Analysis, Data-Driven Recommendations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Quantitative Analysis, Excel Proficiency, Strategic Insights, Budgeting, Executive Reporting

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Description Vanguard Renewables, based in Weston, Massachusetts, is a national leader in environmental services and the development of food and dairy waste-to-renewable energy projects. The Company builds, owns, and operates on-farm anaerobic digestion facilities and is continuing to scale through an extensive national expansion of its Farm Powered ® platform. It is committed to advancing decarbonization by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farms and food waste, generating renewable energy, and supporting regenerative agriculture on partner farms. Vanguard Renewables is a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock. The Senior Analyst – Operations and FP&A will play a key role in supporting Vanguard Renewables’ rapidly growing portfolio of operating assets. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, this individual will serve as the primary liaison between Operations and FP&A, driving financial planning, operational analytics, and strategic insights that support both near term performance and long range planning. This role is ideal for a highly motivated self starter who thrives in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment and who can confidently build and manage sophisticated analytical frameworks. The Senior Associate will collaborate extensively with cross functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders to deliver accurate modeling, operational reviews, investment analysis, and materials that guide critical business decisions. Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis Drive the continued development of a comprehensive FP&A practice, including systems, processes, and reporting frameworks. Lead annual budgeting and long-range forecasting cycles in collaboration with the C-suite and functional leaders. Own operational review cycles to ensure alignment and clarity around business performance and forward-looking expectations. Build and refine complex financial and operational models, including scenario planning, asset-level analysis, consolidated business modeling, and long-term projections. Develop deep familiarity with business fundamentals and operational drivers; maintain ownership of all underlying assumptions and ensure accuracy and consistency across models. Prepare high-quality materials for the Board of Directors, investors, and internal executive audiences. Support the Company’s investment tax credit strategy, including analysis of tax credit options, modeling value pathways, and supporting execution of related initiatives. Contribute to major corporate initiatives including valuations, capital raising, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships by preparing and presenting qualitative and quantitative analysis. Engage directly with shareholders, financial partners, and third-party stakeholders on relevant financial and operational matters. Conduct ad hoc analysis to measure business performance, identify risks or opportunities, and provide data-driven recommendations that accelerate growth. Operations Support & Cross Functional Collaboration Partner with Operations leadership to evaluate asset-level performance and identify financial and operational improvement opportunities. Build strong relationships across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other teams to ensure alignment between financial expectations and operational realities. Translate operational insights into actionable financial outputs that guide decision-making and capital allocation. Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing KPIs, identifying performance trends, and contributing to structured problem-solving efforts. Requirements Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 4–7+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, consulting, corporate finance, or operational analytics. Strong financial modeling and quantitative analysis skills with the ability to build models from scratch and enhance existing frameworks. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment. Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex topics into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership. Strong collaboration skills and comfort working cross-functionally, including with technical and operations teams. Proven ability to take ownership of deliverables, manage multiple priorities, and operate with a high degree of accuracy. Experience supporting or interacting with executive leadership, investors, or boards is a plus. High proficiency with Excel; experience with BI tools, analytics platforms, or ERP systems a plus. What We Offer Employer health care, vision, and wellness benefits. Annual incentive Bonus Opportunity in addition to base salary. 401(k). Paid time off (PTO). Job Type: Full Time Phone Expense Reimbursement Vanguard Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

Responsibilities

The Senior Analyst will drive the development of the FP&A practice, leading annual budgeting and long-range forecasting cycles while owning operational review processes. This role involves building complex financial and operational models and preparing high-quality materials for executive audiences and the Board of Directors.