Senior Portfolio Finance Manager

at  Fluence Energy

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Confident and adaptable communicator, comfortable at all levels. A clear thinker able to see the bigger picture and plot a route through the detail. Self-motivated and able to work alone, but equally engage with and bring a team with them on the journey. Commercially experienced in contract and finance management and ability to work across an organisation aligning with key stakeholders both internally and externally
Person Specification Qualities
Intellectually and emotionally strong, a good listener able to capture opinion, good at thinking through and solving problems in a methodical way, self-driven and entrepreneurial, honest and approachable, possess a lighthearted side with a sense of humor

Month-end reporting of project EAC’s, working closely with the wider finance team to ensure reporting procedures are completed within the allocated timeframes
Direct and assist w/common processes/procedures related to the administration of project contractsWork closely with project managers to provide timely transparency around project/contract budgets, programme delays and Milestone Payments
Manage construction subcontractors/vendors and maintenance providers to maintain project delivery timeline and quality met
Use Contract Management capabilities to review and manage all contract documents; drafting contact notices, managing Claim and Change Order Negotiations; provide Risk and Opportunity Analysis
Analyze and process project related documents (purchase requisitions, field orders, invoices, etc.)
Organize the project reviews from start to the end of each contract including coordinating close-out process
Being accountable for driving to improve project performance through change orders and supplier claims Communicate financial matters with project teams to business units and executives
Manage approved project budget and create cost breakdown structure in NetSuite at the line-item levelForecast project spending and provide monthly accruals on work performed
Monitor and audit reports to ensure accuracy and perform reconciliation of project financial
Understand sales, property, and personal tax requirements
SOX Control compliance and ensuring no material weaknesses
Manage and work closely with internal stakeholders in all aspects of Supply Chain to ensure accurate allocation of internal costs
Arranging timely collection of payment milestones; managing the cash in/cash out on each projectHedging forecasting, fx management and securities, working closely with the Group Treasury team