FP&A Specialist - DCM

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The FP&A Specialist plays a key role in delivering accurate, insight-driven financial planning and analysis for the DCM business unit. Partnering closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams, this role helps drive forecasting precision, supports strategic decision-making, and enhances financial transparency. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and skilled at translating financial data into actionable insights that support a customer‑centric, innovative, and agile organization in the Utilities & Energy technology sector.

• Support the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long‑term financial plans, ensuring alignment with business strategy and customer‑focused outcomes
• Maintain and enhance financial models for revenue, expenses, and headcount planning with a focus on accuracy, scalability, and innovation
• Analyze budget and forecast vs. actual results; deliver clear variance explanations and actionable insights to support accountable decision‑making
• Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities to optimize performance and improve operational efficiency
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with department leaders and operational teams to integrate business insights into financial plans and forecasts
• Communicate financial results, forecasts, and key insights to leadership in a clear, concise, and authentic manner
• Serve as a trusted, collaborative advisor by translating complex financial concepts into actionable recommendations
• Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including bookings and ARR metrics relevant to a SaaS/subscription‑based model
• Support month‑end close processes, including reviewing revenue recognition (recurring and hardware) and assisting with professional services revenue tracking
• Prepare and distribute departmental budget vs. actual reports following close cycles
• Partner with Operations to monitor project financial performance, including profitability, utilization, and capacity planning
• Participate in project status meetings and follow up on financial action items to ensure accountability
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and agility of financial planning and reporting workflows
• Enhance reporting tools and systems to support scalable, data‑driven decision‑making in a technology‑driven utilities environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in FP&A, accounting, financial operations, or a similar role
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, including revenue recognition
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with large datasets
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders in a collaborative and customer‑centric manner
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Proactive, agile mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• High level of accountability and ownership in delivering accurate, timely results

• Experience with ERP and financial planning systems (e.g., Net Suite, Oracle EBS, Oracle EPM Cloud, or similar platforms)
• Experience in a SaaS, subscription‑based, or technology‑driven Utilities & Energy business model
• Exposure to ARR, bookings, and subscription revenue metrics
• Experience supporting cross‑functional business units or operational teams
• Familiarity with financial processes related to project‑based or professional services environments
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and enhance reporting capabilities in a collaborative environment

This position also includes a competitive benefit package including financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program,…