Boulder, CO (on-site or hybrid) 

We are looking for a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for our Boulder, CO office who is passionate about clean energy and an aspiring leader. 

Ascend Analytics is an innovative software and consulting company focused on energy analytics that are transforming the electric grid to renewables. Ascend's solutions provide the tools to support critical power supply decisions from operating strategies over the next hour, to hedging and budgeting decisions over the next five years, to long-term investment and resource planning decisions over the next thirty years. For more information, visit www.ascendanalytics.com. 

 

Position Overview 

The Director of FP&A will be responsible for leading and managing the financial planning, business modeling, and KPI metrics across the company. This role is critical in providing strategic insight into financial and operational performance, partnering closely with business leaders, and delivering timely analysis to optimize results. As a key member of the finance leadership team, you will be reporting to the CFO and instrumental in driving financial initiatives to meet the company's strategic goals. 

 

Core Responsibilities 

  • Lead and manage the annual budgeting process and in-year re-forecasting, ensuring alignment with company strategy. 
  • Provide comprehensive financial analysis, including revenue and expense reporting, variance analysis, and budget-to-actual comparisons. 
  • Make recommendations to improve performance, minimize risk or capture new opportunities. 
  • Maintain rolling forecasts and key financial indicators (e.g., cash flow, revenue). 
  • Build and refine financial models for scenario analysis, including M&A, operational efficiencies, and cost improvement opportunities. 
  • Develop and maintain real-time dashboards and metrics to track business performance in line with company and industry trends. 
  • Deliver detailed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including quarterly board presentations and investor updates. 
  • Benchmark SaaS metrics and unit economics against industry peers to drive continuous improvement. 
  • Produce and make enhancements to monthly financial reporting packages and presentations for the Board of Directors. 
  • Collaborate closely with G&A functions (Accounting, IT, legal, HR) to provide proactive business support and ad hoc analysis. 
  • Stay informed on industry best practices and drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes. 

  

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred. 
  • 6+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, with 5+ years in a corporate FP&A role 
  • Experience in a SaaS company 
  • Expertise in financial modeling and data-driven decision-making, including integrated financial statement modeling. 
  • Proficiency in financial reporting, with a demonstrated ability to forecast cash flow and balance sheet items. 
  • Experience with SaaS business metrics and performance drivers. 
  • Advanced knowledge of financial systems (e.g., Google Sheets, Excel, QuickBooks, BI tools) and database management. 
  • Strong project management skills with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial data to senior management and external stakeholders. 
  • A commitment to excellence, ethics, and integrity. 
  • Highly organized, accurate, detail-oriented, and takes pride in the quality of their work. 
  • Acumen and curiosity to learn the business and understand growth drivers. 

 

Base Salary $180,000-$210,000 + 10% bonus 

Total Expected Compensation (base + bonus) $200,000 - $230,000 

Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average.  We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401k plan.   

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.     

Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@ascendanalytics.com.   

 

 

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