Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, Ascend Analytics
$200-230k
OTE
$180-210k
BASE
+ 10% bonus
Office located in Boulder, CO
Analytics platform for energy efficiency
Job no longer available
Analytics platform for energy efficiency
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$200-230k
OTE
$180-210k
BASE
+ 10% bonus
Office located in Boulder, CO
101-200 employees
Company mission
To empower the energy industry with cutting-edge data analytics and decision-making tools that drive sustainable and efficient energy solutions.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
Our take
Whilst many analytics companies in its industry made the switch to energy and renewable analytics in the last decade, Ascend Analytics has been at it for 20+ years, giving it the edge over the competition. The software and consulting company has been providing solutions for the power transition to renewables since 2002, and is a seasoned partner to more than 100 energy companies in North America and Europe.
The background of Ascend Analytics’ founders is complementary to its mission as well, proving its dedication to the union of technology and sustainability. With academic research, software development, and even wildfire rescue training under their combined belts, the founding trio is a solid foundation for a company with lofty targets.
Ascend Analytics was bootstrapped from birth until growth equity capital was raised in 2024 to accelerate product innovation. With this new capital, the company can continue to be an important player in the move to Net Zero for years to come—as long as its clients continue to make the necessary commitments.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
28% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- HSA and FSA for Dependent Care
- Life and AD&D
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Match
- Paid Holidays & Unlimited PTO
- Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
- Commuter Benefits
- Some Meals & Snacks Provided
- Gym Stipend
- Casual Dress
Company HQ
Downtown, Boulder, CO
Leadership
Gary Dorris
(Co-Founder, CEO & President)Previously CEO and Chief Model Architect at e-Acumen, Principal at Stratus Consulting, Manager at Hagler Bailly, Supervisor of Operations at Unitil.
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