Business Planning Analyst

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

QCELLS seeks a Business Planning Analyst who will support the business planning 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, 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 
• Perform other duties as assigned  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or any quantitative field (Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Science, Engineering, Accounting)
• Equivalent with a minimum of 5 years’ professional experience as well as a minimum of 1-3 years’ work experience in business planning or operations.
• Strong computer skills including advanced level of computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting
• Strong understanding of database
• 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 modeling.
• 1+ years of experience in market research.
• 2+ years of experience in business analysis.
• 2+ years of contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial modeling or data analysis processes, with measurable outcomes.
• 1+ years of experience using tools such as Oracle, Power BI, Tableau, Salesforce, or SQL.
• Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time.

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.

hqca-recruiting@qcells.com