Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description:

NextPower is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst based in Fremont, CA, to join the FP&A team and support the Service business unit. This role will partner with Service leadership, Operations and Accounting to manage financial planning, forecasting and performance reporting. The analyst will provide insight into service revenue, profitability and operating costs, and support decisions on pricing, resource allocation and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Support annual budgeting, long-range planning and monthly forecasts for the Service business unit, aligning financial assumptions with demand and operating plans.

·       Maintain the financial model and forecast revenue, gross margin, operating expenses and headcount. Explain changes against the annual plan, prior forecasts and actual results.

·       Partner with Accounting and Service Operations on monthly close, accruals and expense reviews to support accurate financial results and timely forecast updates.

·       Prepare monthly business reviews and management reports that explain performance, key operational metrics, risks and opportunities, with clear recommendations for Service leadership.

·       Analyze service contract and project profitability, including labor, spare parts, subcontractor costs and warranty-related expenses. Identify opportunities to improve margins and cost efficiency.

·       Support pricing decisions, Hardware and ARR contract proposals and contract renewals through financial modeling and scenario analysis, working with commercial and operational teams.

·       Track staffing and operating costs, and evaluate resource requirements as service volume changes. Partner with business leaders on cost management and productivity improvements.

·       Support cash flow and working capital planning, including billing, collections and inventory requirements and Capex and free cash flow forecast

·       Improve reporting tools, system integration, planning processes and financial controls. Support business cases for BU investments, including capital expenditure and relevant software projects.

Qualifications:

·       A minimum of eight years of experience in finance and accounting, including financial planning, forecasting and business performance analysis.

·       Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting or a related field. MBA / CPA / CPF a plus.

·       Prior experience as a Senior Financial Analyst or in a comparable role supporting a business unit or operational function.

·       Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capabilities. Experience with SQL or other tools for extracting and analyzing financial data.

·       Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and the relationship between operating performance and cash flow.

·       Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems and planning tools such as Hyperion or Anaplan.

·       Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial results and recommendations to functional leaders.

·       Ability to work effectively across functions, manage competing priorities and deliver accurate analysis within established deadlines.

Preferred Experience:

·       Experience supporting a service, aftermarket or customer support business, including contract or project profitability analysis.

·       Understanding of capital expenditure and software capitalization, particularly when evaluating operational investments.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

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