About Low Carbon Low Carbon is a purpose driven company that creates large-scale renewable energy in the global fight against climate change. Our mission is to protect the planet for future generations while delivering positive returns for our communities and investors. Our goal is to produce as much new renewable energy as possible while limiting our own environmental impact. We do this by developing, investing in, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects across the globe. Our partnership with the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) is enabling us to accelerate the deployment of large-scale renewable energy and underpins our ambition to transform the global energy sector from fossil fuels to zero carbon. All of us at Low Carbon know that trust is a vital component of the climate fight. We are a long-standing certified B-Corporation, a reflection of our fundamental ethos to balance the needs of the environment and society with our bottom line. We are extremely proud of the highly professional and talented team at Low Carbon. We have built a positive learning culture that incorporates respect, trust, collaboration, and a shared passion to combat climate change. It is an open, friendly and supportive environment, and we are proud to say we work here. As we grow, we are committed to increasing diversity in the team, and continuing to foster an inclusive environment where we can learn from each other. Role Description Low Carbon is building Finance Centres of Expertise (CoE) in London. These teams are being setup to house specialist skills, with highly talented individuals that will support the whole of Low Carbon. The team will have deep knowledge of our business and sector to drive meaningful insights across the company. The Financial Modelling and Analytics Manager, CoE will report to the Head of FP&A CoE, supporting the delivery of high quality Financial Planning & Analysis services to Low Carbon, enabling both Group Finance and Commercial Finance Directors. The person in this role will work with internal and external stakeholders, including Group FP&A, Commercial Finance Directors and stakeholders in our lines of business, to ensure processes are performed in accordance with performance and quality standards by delivering on commitments to Finance stakeholders and the wider Low Carbon organisation. The job holder will also be responsible for supporting the establishment of the new FP&A CoE working alongside transformation teams to embed activities into business as usual. Key Responsibilities Develop templates and standard reports and analysis in support of monthly, quarterly, annual performance management processes Create, standardise and execute financial models to support decision making and support valuations process for each line of business Support the development of and management of the opex, capex and devex plan Apply Group guidelines and knowledge of lines of business to develop the budgets and forecasts, as well as model iterations of the budget/forecast based on changes to key drivers Prepare insightful market analysis, highlighting key areas of opportunity and risk Responsible for the consolidation of key business key performance indicators (KPIs) Support the preparation and review of month end reporting packs, management reports, and other ad-hoc reports Support Commercial Finance Directors with the preparation of management reporting for local management, including commentary to explain performance and variances and attend meetings where appropriate Conducting variance analysis of actuals against budget and prior year numbers Supporting Finance Team in cost analysis and investment decision making process Maintain close relationships with customer/stakeholder groups to ensure responsiveness to their needs and escalation to resolution of internal performance problems Develop sound professional working relationships with colleagues across Low Carbon, building their confidence and acquiring an understanding of the business Person Specification Focuses on creating value for the business Self-starter with strong initiative Strong interpersonal skills and customer service-oriented mindset Innate ability to manage multiple projects on different timelines Comfortable in a fast-paced, purpose-driven, collaborative environment Skills & Experience Demonstrable experience and skilled expertise in building high quality financial models Demonstrable experience in FP&A or business modelling & analysis related functions Ability to manage a number of activities with multiple stakeholders Ability to work effectively with senior management across all functional areas Excellent verbal / written communication and presentation skills Ability to analyse complex problems, identify proactive solutions and implement change in a team-oriented environment Detailed Financial data, systems, process and governance knowledge Proven ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement relating to processes and operational performance across organisations to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction Experience with SQL and Python is desirable but not essential Our Compensation & Benefits 26 days holiday plus your birthday off (with option to buy a further 5 days) Discretionary Bonus Annual Bupa Health Check Private Healthcare for you and your family (medical history disregarded) Contributory Pension EV Car scheme Cycle scheme Season Ticket Loan Pluxee for commercial discounts and perks 3 additional days for volunteering to support causes of your choice £50 credit per month towards short notice childcare, eldercare and pet care via ‘Bubble’