Corporate Controlling Manager - Consolidated Planning & Risk

RWE

$127K — $171K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business required; advanced degree is a plus
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in FP&A or related finance field, with FP&A experience specifically required
  • Experience in renewable energy sector preferred
  • Expert understanding of Corporate FP&A processes and financial metrics
  • Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with business context connection
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without direct authority
  • Advanced proficiency with financial reporting tools and software such as Excel, SAP, Power BI.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Corporate Controlling planning cycles and ensure timely delivery of segment performance metrics
  • Own financial reporting and variance analysis for key performance indicators
  • Prepare and present executive materials using clear financial narratives
  • Act as a liaison to ensure cross-functional reporting standards and resolve data issues
  • Design and enhance financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools
  • Develop analysis to support strategic decision-making and portfolio management
  • Provide ad hoc analysis and serve as a resource for special Corporate Controlling projects
  • Identify and implement process improvements in financial reporting and analysis.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Short-Term Disability benefits
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Education Assistance programs
  • Parental Leave
  • Generous Paid time off and Holidays.
Full Job Description
Corporate Controlling Managerof Consolidated Planning & Risk is a highly skilled individual contributor responsible for assigned areas of segment performance management, financial planning, forecasting, risks and opportunities reporting, and executive-ready analysis. The role owns complex planning and reporting deliverables, integrates inputs from Controlling workstreams and stakeholders, and translates financial results into clear business narratives for Local, Group, senior-management, and executive audiences. This position serves as a key cross-functional liaison and subject matter expert, driving data integrity, standardization, process improvement, and alignment across actuals, forecasts, MTP/LTP planning, and strategic business priorities.

Role Responsibilities:
  • Planning Cycle Leadership: Lead assigned Corporate Controlling planning cycles, including forecasts, MTP/LTP, risks and opportunities, and related segment performance deliverables, ensuring timely execution, consolidation, review, and alignment with internal timelines
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis: Own reporting and analysis for assigned financial metrics and deliverables, including P&L, Net Debt, cash flow KPIs. Perform variance commentary, ensuring accurate, complete, consistent, and timely outputs for Local and Group stakeholders
  • Executive Materials & Storytelling: Prepare, analyze, and review materials for senior management, SLT, ELT, Group, and other stakeholders, using clear financial narratives and visual storytelling to highlight key trends, risks, opportunities, and business performance
  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as a liaison with Group, Finance, Controlling workstreams, segment counterparts, and business stakeholders to align reporting standards, resolve data and process issues, and ensure consistency across actuals, forecasts, and planning assumptions
  • Models, Dashboards & Systems: Design, maintain, and enhance Excel models, planning templates, dashboards, and reporting tools; support the implementation, rollout, testing, training, and optimization of financial systems and methodologies for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
  • Strategic Decision Support: Develop analysis that supports decisions related to performance, cost optimization, investments, and portfolio considerations, translating financial data into recommendations that reflect business dynamics and stakeholder priorities
  • Ad Hoc Analysis & Special Projects: Serve as a go-to resource for ad hoc analysis, transparency requests, cost-savings initiatives, M&A integration support, system alignment, and other Corporate Controlling projects requiring structured problem solving and cross-functional coordination
  • Process Improvement & Data Integrity: Identify and implement opportunities to improve automation, standardization, governance, and efficiency in reporting and analysis while maintaining data quality, documentation, and alignment across recurring financial processes


Job Requirements and Experience:
  • BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business (required)
  • Advanced degree is a plus, but not required
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in FP&A, Accounting, Controlling, Financial or Management Consulting, or a related finance field; prior FP&A experience required
  • Experience within the renewable energy sector preferred
  • Expert understanding of Corporate FP&A processes, systems, planning templates, and interdependencies across actuals, forecasts, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and industry KPIs
  • Strong analytical, conceptual, and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect financial analysis to strategic business context
  • Ability to lead cross-functional projects, processes, initiatives, and tools while mentoring senior associates and below without direct people-management responsibility
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional analysis, assess complex issues, challenge the status quo constructively, and develop practical recommendations
  • Strong command of executive-ready reporting, dashboards, and visual storytelling for senior management, Local, Group, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Excellent collaboration and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functionally, build effective relationships, drive alignment, and communicate recommendations to senior management
  • Advanced proficiency with Excel, SAP, PowerPoint, Power BI, SAC, and planning/reporting tools; ability to improve templates, workflows, dashboards, and system-enabled reporting processes


Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $127,000 - $171,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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