About EVgo:
EVgo (NASDAQ: EVGO) is the nation’s largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles, and the first to be powered by 100% renewable energy. With more than 800 fast charging locations, EVgo’s owned and operated charging network serves over 65 metropolitan areas across 34 states and more than 250,000 customers. Founded in 2010, EVgo leads the way on transportation electrification, partnering with automakers; fleet and rideshare operators; retail hosts such as hotels, shopping centers, gas stations and parking lot operators; and other stakeholders to deploy advanced charging technology to expand network availability and make it easier for drivers across the U.S. to enjoy the benefits of driving an EV. As a charging technology first mover, EVgo works closely with business and government leaders to accelerate the ubiquitous adoption of EVs by providing a reliable and convenient charging experience close to where drivers live, work and play, whether for a daily commute or a commercial fleet.
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Position Description
With our continued growth, we are looking for a manager to join the EVgo FP&A team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a clean-energy company by providing analytical insights and developing robust financial plans and targets. Reporting to the Sr. Director, you will work closely with the Accounting team, Capital Planning team, as well as with business partners throughout the company.
Responsibilities:
- Develop detailed annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts and prepare variance analytics against forecasts.
- Build and maintain a fully integrated financial forecast model including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
- Prepare and deliver accurate and timely monthly/quarterly business reporting packages to executive management, board of directors, and other stakeholders and continuous adjustment of the reports according to evolving business needs.
- Facilitate financial reviews with business partners to understand their views on their budgets, provide budget-to-actual feedback ensuring effective cost management and maintaining financial discipline.
- Perform ad hoc analyses to support initiatives such as pricing analyses, cost-benefit analyses, or complex business modeling to deep dive on cost structures to identify operating improvements.
- Actively work with accounting to support month-end close/reporting activities and variance analytics. Develop an in-depth understanding of key business drivers to incorporate into monthly commentaries.
- Create and maintain financial models/tools to evaluate the financial and operational performance by projects, segments, and geographies.
- Perform data-driven analyses to monitor business operations; provide management with clear and actionable insights into drivers of business growth, risks, and opportunities.
- Proactively engage with cross-functional teams to develop continuous process improvements to planning, analyses, and reporting; work with data source providers and technology teams to ensure key data is timely and accurate.
Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- MBA or a graduate degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a similar analytical/reporting role with increased levels of scope and responsibility.
- Exceptionally strong financial and business acumen ability to see and communicate the “what” and “why” behind the numbers, ability to connect the dots between operational metrics and financial results.
- Results-oriented with demonstrated experience in leading budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
- Proficiency in building and maintaining sophisticated financial models including fully integrated three financial statement forecasts, and scenario analysis.
- Hands-on experience in managing a company-wide financial planning process, including developing gross margin forecasts and operating budgets at the department level, and creating management reports.
- Multi-dimensional data analysis experience including knowledge of common statistical methods.
- General knowledge of GAAP and an understanding of the difference between accrual and cash accounting.
- Expert Excel user with proficiency in advanced data/financial operations. Experience with Netsuite and tools like Tableau, Power BI, Salesforce, or other cloud-based platforms is a plus.
- Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills and ability to establish strong relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
- Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to think creatively and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.