Financial Analyst, Uplight
$55-65k
+ Management by objectives bonus plan
Office located in Boulder, CO
Clean energy technology partner
Job no longer available
Clean energy technology partner
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$55-65k
+ Management by objectives bonus plan
Office located in Boulder, CO
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To fuel the transition to clean energy in order to build a more sustainable future.
Role
Who you are
- Do you dream about creating a more sustainable future?
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 2 years of FP&A experience
- Working knowledge of basic Accounting (understanding P&Ls, accruals, reclasses etc.) and GAAP
- Understanding of the 3 financial statements and how they relate to each other
- Strong foundational and fundamental Excel skills with a desire to learn more
- Willingness to learn the business, not just crunch numbers
- Analytical mindset with a focus on finding win-win solutions that balance opportunities and risks and creating related forecasts accordingly
- Approach tasks and processes with a critical, curious mindset and always asking “How can I make this better?”
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Netsuite and Planful (or other FP&A tools) experience is a major plus
What the job involves
- We are looking for a curious, capable and enthusiastic Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team and help us achieve our ambitious goals for our business and the planet
- As a Financial Analyst on the team, you will be a business partner to various departments on budgeting, forecasting, headcount planning and monthly financial performance reporting vs budget/forecast
- You will also be partnering closely with other members of the FP&A team and Accounting to drive an accurate and timely financial close
- Lead the operating expense forecast, budget and monthly financial review process for various departments
- Develop or expand proficiency in NetSuite and Planful financial systems
- Drive analysis and reporting on both headcount and operating expense line items
- Develop relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and business partners
- Manage, track, and report all headcount-related activity
- Implement process improvements and improve operational efficiency
- Provide ad-hoc analysis to drive actionable recommendations to leadership
- Review preliminary month-end results and propose journal entries to ensure accuracy of financial results
- Perform Reporting template maintenance on a monthly basis
Application process
- Application Deadline: August 2, 2024
Our take
Uplight provides end-to-end technology solutions that aim to increase efficiency within energy ecosystems. The company's tech solutions consist of energy personalization systems to motivate customers to use energy more efficiently, in addition to energy reports, marketplaces, and other API microservices. They're currently working with more than 80 of the world’s leading electric and gas utilities.
Uplight’s software gives these utility companies granular data about how customers consume energy in their homes and businesses and offers ways to reduce their base power demand. They also offer a consumer marketplace for finding rebates and deals on energy-efficient appliances and electric vehicles.
The company has grown rapidly, reaching Unicorn status in 2021, despite only being founded two years previously. Uplight has since entered its next phase of growth, and is focused on significantly scaling its software solutions to further expand globally.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Supplemental Medical Plan: Our Employer of Record partner provides access to supplemental medical coverage tailored to the regulations and needs of your country.
- Generous PTO and Sick Time: Employees enjoy generous paid time off and sick leave to prioritize their well-being.
- Pension (where applicable): We know saving for the future is important, so we help contribute.
- Parental Leave: Support programs so you can focus on your growing family, specific to your country of residence.
- Learning and Development: Take charge of your career development with courses tailored to your interests and goals.
Company HQ
Boulder, CO
Leadership
Luis D'Acosta
(CEO)Previously Executive Vice President at Schneider Electronics, CEO at SEL, Director General of Mexico for Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and Power Systems Manager in Mexico for ABB.
Michelle Anastasi
(CPO)Prior to joining Uplight in 2021, Michelle wserved as the CPO at Mersive Technologies and Ibotta. She also spent 4 years at ComPsych as the VP of Human Resources.
Hannah Bascom
(Chief Growth/Commericial Officer)Previously, Hannah was a VP of Regulated Business at SPAN. She also spent nearly 5 years at Google as the Head of Energy Partnerships .
Jesse Demmel
(CTO)Jesse was previously the CTO of Sovrn Holdings before joining Uplight in 2021. He also spent nearly 4 years at Under Armour in VP Engineering roles and 3 years at MapMyFitness in Senior Development Manager/VP Engineering roles.
Sally Lambert
(COO)Sally has been at Uplight since 2019, initially joining the team as a Regional Director of Customer Success. Since then, she has held a number of roles and became COO in 2024. She previously held Director roles at Tendril and CLEAResult.
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