Accounting Financial Analyst
About the role
At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.
Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.
Responsibilities
- Support the monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes
- Prepare financial models and variance analyses for revenue, manufacturing costs, operating expenses, and capital expenditures
- Analyze manufacturing KPIs, including production volume, yield, utilization, labor efficiency, and manufacturing overhead
- Partner with plant operations, supply chain, and accounting teams to identify business risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives
- Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and executive presentations
- Support working capital analysis, including inventory, accounts payable, and cash flow forecasting
- Assist in evaluating capital investment projects and tracking CAPEX spending against budget
- Support standard cost updates and provide financial analysis on cost variances
- Develop scenario analysis and sensitivity models to support business decisions
- Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, and automation of reporting processes
- Support ad hoc financial analyses and strategic initiatives as assigned
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in FP&A, Finance, or Accounting, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Knowledge of manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and inventory management preferred
- Experience working with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query, and financial modeling
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools is a plus
- Strong understanding of financial statements and GAAP principles
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
- CPA, CMA, CFA, or MBA preferred but not required
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, and operating office equipment
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
- Ability to lift and carry light office materials (up to 10–15 lbs.), such as files or office supplies
- Visual acuity to read computer screens, documents, and reports
- Ability to attend meetings and interact with employees, customers, and vendors
Note: The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion.