Business Planning Manager

Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp (“HQC US”) develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America.
The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.
SUMMARY 
The Business Planning Manager is responsible for providing the necessary support for business and corporate strategy, planning and operation. Responsibilities include planning, reporting, and other administrative supports for Corporate Planning team. This position reports to the Head of Business Planning & Strategy, or another senior management personnel that the President of the Company may designate.  This position will also work directly with all levels within each function to effectively and efficiently complete defined tasks and key projects. The incumbent will be expected to accomplish this with a mindset of continuous improvement consistent with the corporate culture and growth objectives at the company.  This position reports to the Head of Business planning, or another senior management personnel that the Senior Vice President/President of the Company may designate. The Planning Manager is responsible for providing the necessary support for the HQC’s solar tracker strategy, planning and operation. Responsibilities include planning, reporting, and other administrative supports for the Business Planning and Strategy team. This position may be required to travel up to 10% of the time. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

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40% – Forecasting and Planning
• Build and manage rolling basis mid to long-term business forecasts of the full financial statement to assist the business with strategic decision making
• Manage the annual budgeting process through target setting and review of business unit inputs and key assumptions
• Coordinate complex long-term organizational strategy projects with other members of the accounting and finance team and with other departments
• Develop a mid to long-term P&L report and cash flows forecasts
• Develop achievable short-term goals and analyze progress toward goals such as KPIs

30% – Support internal and external communication
• Provide strategic & financial rationale support Monthly Business Reviews, Executive/Investment Committee meetings, group requests/meetings, and C-level client engagements as needed
• Create materials & references for the executive’s meetings between headquarter, other subsidiaries

20% – Support M&A Opportunity Origination and Execution
• Assist with strategic planning for market expansion and area development in conjunction with internal development focused teams
• Manage project-specific workstreams, including internal approval processes as process manager

10% - Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business or a related technical field
• CPA, CFA or equivalent is preferred
• Minimum 5 years professional experience in management consulting, accounting or corporate planning is preferred
• Experience with solar, wind, energy, mechanical, construction or technology solutions is preferred


• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities 
• Self-directed with ability to work independently and effectively lead multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to communicate with cross-functional teams at multiple levels of the organization
• Advanced computer skills – MS Excel, Word, Power Point, data management or visualization tools
• Extraordinary business judgment and ability to assess impact of decisions on overall business performance
• Demonstrated track record of delivering results

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•  Stationary Position: frequentlyremains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day 
•  Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk 
•  Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds 
•  Hearing and Speech:frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations 
•  Sight: frequent use o