Head of EPC Biz Planning & Control, VP
Qcells EPC · Houston, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time
Essential Job Function & Responsibilities
- Delegation of Authority Governance
- Provide check-and-balance oversight across the EPC lifecycle, including bid review, proposal submission, LNTP, contract execution, and project delivery as it relates to the DoA.
- Implements improvements to the DoA process to create more efficient business processes.
- Enterprise Performance Management and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Lead company-wide business planning and annual target-setting processes across the EPC organization, including all projects and subsidiaries.
- Oversee P&L management across all business units, projects, and affiliated entities; monitor revenue, margin, and cost performance against plan.
- Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasting and variance analysis; prepare and present performance outlook reports to senior leadership and HQ.
- Develop and manage mid-to-long term financial and business strategies to support sustainable growth and competitive positioning.
- Lead integrated planning cycles (strategic plan, annual operating plan, rolling forecasts) and ensure alignment between financial targets and operational execution.
- Strategic Coordination & Executive Support
- Lead or co-develop mid-to-long term strategic plans, translating business priorities into actionable roadmaps and goals with measurable KPIs.
- Partner with leadership and strategy teams to align major initiatives with overall business direction.
- Support execution of key cross-functional priorities through coordination, follow-up, and organizational alignment.
- Serve as a strategic liaison to help translate executive priorities into actionable business plans and KPIs.
- Develops, leads, and updates the Company’s S&OP.
- Elevates key business priorities from the EPC to HQs.
- Leads the annual business planning process.
- Financial Leadership
- Lead the EPC Corporate Planning and FP&A teams to support business objectives.
- Promote disciplined cross-functional communication across departments, levels, and stakeholders.
- Strengthen planning and control capabilities that improve execution consistency and organizational effectiveness.
- Regular attendance per company policy; occasional travel (up to ~40%) to offices, partner sites, or project locations as needed.
- Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field required; MBA preferred.
- 18+ years of progressive experience in business planning, FP&A, finance, strategy, project controls, or related leadership roles.
- Demonstrated experience managing enterprise-level FP&A functions, including P&L ownership, financial forecasting, and performance reporting across multiple business units or subsidiaries.
- Experience developing and executing mid-to-long term strategic plans in a large-scale EPC or project-based organization.
- Deep understanding of the full EPC lifecycle, including sales, estimating, design, contract negotiation, award, and execution.
- Strong knowledge of solar development and EPC execution, including stage-gate requirements and core project documentation.
- Working knowledge of proposals, PQ documents, LNTPs, EPC contracts, progress billings, claims, and change orders.
- Ability to assess business risk, evaluate execution readiness, and support practical decision-making across stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across diverse functions, departments, and leadership levels.
- Strong leadership in coordinating stakeholders and minimizing risk through timely escalation and alignment.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with executive presence; adept at simplifying complex topics for decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications
- Senior leadership experience (VP level or above) in a major EPC, energy, or project-based organization.
- Renewable energy or solar EPC industry background strongly preferred.
- Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) in Business, Finance, or Engineering preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Korean)—excellent verbal and written communication in both languages, with ability to present complex information clearly.