Business Planning Manager

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual rolling reports for P&L (Revenue, Cost, SG&A), Cash Flow, and Capex.
• Conduct Plan vs. Actual gap analysis to derive actionable improvement measures.
• Lead the hands-on execution of the bi-annual corporate business planning process, including P&L, Cash Flow, and Capex budget formulation.
• Prepare weekly management reports (monitoring Booking, NTP, and COD milestones, and adjusting revenue projections) and aggregate P&L data in collaboration with ESS Solution and Asset Mgmt teams.
• Measure the cash flow impact of project schedule delays or changes and establish proactive mitigation strategies.
• Verify project-specific Accounts Payable (AP) and review cost allocation accuracy based on timesheet data.
• Collaborate closely with PE&D Project Managers to consolidate the EPC Cost Spend Schedule and identify schedule/cost risks early (Early Warning System).
• Analyze monthly actual vs. forecasted SG&A, identify variance causes, and propose revisions.
• Forecast monthly hiring and labor costs in coordination with the HR department.
• Develop PV module and Racking demand plans (including early procurement alignment with HQ).
• Review the quarterly win probability of development projects, establish bad debt allowance standards, and assess potential risks related to WIP (development asset) removal.
• Conduct gap analysis on lender (e.g., KeyBanc) insurance requirements (CGL/Umbrella), track Surety Bond Request Packages, and review requirements for Builder’s Risk Insurance issuance and Decommissioning Bonds.
• Manage annual corporate insurance renewals and evaluate the necessity for additional coverage.
• Cleanse and structure existing accounting data into a database for future ERP migration.
• Build an integrated database for scattered Project Cost budget and forecast data.
• Develop and enhance automated tools for integrated P&L and Cash Flow management (currently executing manual matching and settlement between G/L data and project budgets).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in investment management, portfolio governance, business operations, or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills, including Excel-based analysis, business case development, and structured reporting.
• Strong executive communication skills, including PPT story lining and issue framing.
• Able to balance structured planning with practical investment and execution support.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, discipline, and outcome focus.