Senior Portfolio Finance Manager

About the role

This position reports to the Director, Portfolio Finance Management and is responsible for managing and tracking all commercial aspects of a portfolio of large projects. The role drives accounting compliance, ensures adherence to commercial contract terms, executes financial and operational internal controls, manages customer contract changes and supplier claims, and maintains operational excellence. It requires interfacing with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and outside contractors, and a background in accounting & finance, contract administration, and infrastructure/construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Be financially responsible for a portfolio of the largest and most complex projects within the Americas region.
• Work closely with project managers to provide timely transparency around project performance against budget and maintain monthly Estimates at Completion for Revenue, Cost, and Margin.
• Ensure adherence to applicable accounting guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to commercial terms and conditions and highlight associated risks.
• Ensure accurate project forecasts, incorporating known risks and opportunities.
• Execute internal controls related to Order-to-Cash and act as a peer reviewer to ensure control compliance.
• Drive to improve project performance through change orders and supplier claims.
• Review, verify and process project‑related transactions (purchase requisitions, invoices, etc.).
• Track, evaluate and work to mitigate contract penalties such as performance guarantees and liquidated damages for delays.
• Organize project reviews throughout the life of each contract.
• Report non‑conformance costs and help to identify solution groups.
• Manage construction subcontractors and other suppliers to maintain project delivery timeline and quality.
• Understand and manage sales, property, and personal tax requirements.
• Act as a mentor to new or junior‑level Portfolio Finance Managers.
• Work to continuously improve project onboarding and execution processes.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• 8‑10 years of financially managing large projects, preferably in the energy sector, including engineering, procurement, construction, equipment supply, and services agreements.
• Advanced understanding of project accounting methods, including POC revenue recognition.
• Advanced knowledge of project‑related activities and the project lifecycle.
• Advanced understanding of commercial contract terms and conditions.
• Advanced understanding of project risk‑management requirements (insurance, securities, guarantees, liquidated damages, etc.).
• Experience negotiating directly with customers and suppliers.
• Experience using SAP, Unifier Primavera, or similar systems.
• Strong background in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• MBA or CPA – a plus.

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

• Unleash Voices: Every voice matters; we encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action.
• Customer Fluent: We put customers at the heart of everything we do, delivering exceptional value and continuously improving.
• Infinite Impact: We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game‑changing solutions for a brighter, more energy‑efficient future.
• All In: We embrace an ownership mindset, relentlessly identifying and seizing growth opportunities.

Work Authorization

To join our team, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment, without the need for employer sponsorship. Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.