Corporate Controlling Manager - Consolidated Planning & Risk Job Northern Kentucky USA,Finance & Banking

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area:

Finance / Controlling

Remuneration:

Exempt

Role

Title:

Corporate Controlling Manager of Consolidated Planning & Risk

The Corporate Controlling Manager of 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 work streams 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 work streams, 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 with in 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,…