Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

We are looking for aHead of FP&A for our Boulder, CO office who is passionate about clean energy and thrives as a hands-on, individual contributor finance professional.

Ascend Analytic sis an innovative software and consulting company focused on energy analytics thatare transforming the electric gridtorenewables.

Ascend'ssolutions 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,

The Head of FP&A will own and execute the company’s financial planning, business modeling, and KPI reporting across the organization. This is an individual contributor role that is critical in providing strategic insight into financial and operational performance, partnering closely with business leaders, and delivering timely analysis to optimize results. Reporting directly to the CFO, this person will be a key driver of financial initiatives aligned to the company’s strategic goals.

• Own and execute the annual budgeting process and in-year rolling 12-month re-forecasting, ensuring alignment with company strategy.
• Provide comprehensive financial analysis, including revenue and expense reporting, variance analysis, and budget-to-actual comparisons.
• Maintain ARR waterfall and key financial indicators (e.g., cash flow, revenue).
• Build and refine financial models for scenario analysis, including revenue growth, headcount planning, operational efficiencies, and cost improvement opportunities.
• Maintain weekly dashboard metrics to track business performance.
• Deliver detailed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including quarterly board presentations and monthly investor operations updates.
• Produce and make enhancements to monthly financial reporting packages for management andthe Board of Directors.
• Collaborate closely with G&A functions (Accounting, IT, legal, HR) to provide proactive business support and ad hoc analysis.
• Stay informed onindustrybest practices and drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes(e.g.AI).

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with demonstrated ability to operate independently as a hands-on, individual contributor.
• 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.Excel, Quick Books, AI tools) and database management.
• Strong project management skills with a proven track recordof 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 learnthe business and understandgrowthdrivers.

$150,000-$175,000education, qualifications and experience aretaken into accountwhendeterminingcompensation.

At Ascend, we believe great talent deserves great rewards—andwe’reproud to offer compensation that is often above the industry average.

But theperksdon’tstop there.

We’recommitted to creating a workplace where people can do meaningful work, grow their careers, and still have a life outside the office.

You’llenjoy flexible work hours, a collaborative environment, and real…