Finance Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

At MCE, we tackle the climate crisis with a shared commitment to innovation, community, and equity. Together, we foster an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible work environment where creativity thrives, work-life balance is prioritized, and every voice is valued.

MCE is a not-for-profit public agency that has set the standard for clean energy in our communities since 2010. We provide more renewable power at stable rates, and deliver cutting-edge energy programs to residents and businesses across four Bay Area counties:
Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano. Our team, drawn from all walks of life, embodies a shared passion for environmental stewardship and community service. You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals innovating and collaborating to make our communities more energy-efficient, resilient, and sustainable.

MCE is in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in San Rafael and Concord. Employees have the option to work remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or in the office, depending on the role responsibilities and any in-person meeting requirements. I am happy to provide more details if needed.

We value a range of experience. Even if you feel that you do not meet all of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Finance, the Finance Manager, FP&A owns MCE’s budget development process, management reporting, and variance analysis to provide clear financial visibility across the organization. This role ensures spending and financial decisions align with Board-approved budgets, policies, thresholds, and limits.

The Finance Manager, FP&A manages MCE’s day-to-day financial planning and analysis functions, with primary responsibility for recurring budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, financial modeling, dashboards, and analytical support. This role develops and presents financial materials for the Finance Committee and other Board meetings, ensuring information is clear, accurate, and decision ready. This position also supports the Finance department’s day-to-day operations, including approving wires and coordinating with banks, vendors, and other operational partners as needed.

The Finance Manager, FP&A translates accounting results, departmental plans, and operating assumptions into budgets, forecasts, management reports, dashboards, and forward-looking analysis. This position works with Rates, Power Resources, Risk Management, MCE’s external accountancy firm, and other departments where analysis crosses functional areas. The Finance Manager, FP&A, also develops materials and works closely with leadership and department heads. This position will have supervisory responsibilities.

• Manage the annual budget development process and budget amendments, including the calendar, assumptions, and departmental submissions.
• Coordinate with department leaders to develop and review operating, staffing, and program budgets to ensure they are on track and identify opportunities for correction as necessary.
• Model the financial impact of rate changes, program decisions, staffing changes, or other strategic initiatives.

• Prepare management staff reports, variance analyses, dashboards, and concise explanations of financial results for senior management and MCE’s Board.
• Lead the preparation, internal review, and quality control of recurring Board and Committee financial materials, including the Treasurer's Report package, the investment report, budgetary comparison schedules, and financial results narrative.
• Draft clear explanations of…