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Business Planning Analyst

Location: San Francisco, CA, United States
Location Type: On-site
Salary Range: 75000 - 95000 USD Annually

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POSITION DESCRIPTION:

QCELLS seeks a Business Planning Analyst who will support the business planning and finance team of Axia, residential solar provider. As a Business Planning Analyst, you will help define business plan and drive the core financial processes and data analysis for Axia. Your main responsibilities will be data analysis for the revenue and cost through gross profit forecast and results. In addition to providing accurate data insights for forecasts to decision makers and cross-functional leaders, you will provide process support to business partners to drive growth in key financial metrics. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and curious with demonstrated ability to dive deep to understand the story behind the numbers.

This position will report to the Manager of Axia Biz Planning and Finance, or another senior personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position will be based in San Francisco, CA offices working hours will be Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm local time. This position will require up to 20% travel as needed.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Data analysis for the revenue and cost to gross profit forecast and results, collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure all inputs are correctly tracked and reported
  • Be an integral part of the monthly financial close process by performing variance analysis and providing relevant insights to senior management. Investigate variances to understand trends, potential risk and opportunities and make adjustments to the forecast
  • Continuously improve our data management system, data collection, financial model, key forecast assumptions, and forecast process. Establish analytical framework for the team: ad-hoc analysis, automated dashboards, and self-service reporting tools to surface key data to stakeholders
  • Actively participate in finance initiatives, including but not limited to process improvements, ad hoc analyses, and preparation of periodic reporting activities

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in any quantitative field (Business, Math, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Science, Engineering)
  • Equivalent with a minimum of 5 years’ professional experience as well as a minimum of 1-3 years’ work experience in business operations.
  • Strong computer skills including advanced level of computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
  • Willingness to become the number one expert for your work 
  • Fast learner, high degree of professionalism and conduct


 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1+ years of experience in statistical model building
  • 1+ years of experience in market research
  • 2+ years of experience in business analysis
  • 2+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve financial modelling or data analysis with measurable results
  • 1+ years of experience in any of Oracle, Tableau, Salesforce, SQL
  • Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time
  • Enthusiasm about the industry

 

 

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions.  Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services.  We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing

20% of time

Sitting

70% of time

Walking

10% of time

Strength

Pulling

up to 10 Pounds

Pushing

up to 10 Pounds

Carrying

up to 10 Pounds

Lifting

up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing

F

Handling

F

Reaching

F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning

F

Twisting

F

Bending

O

Crouching

O

Balancing

N

Climbing

N

Crawling

N

Kneeling

N

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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