Finance Manager (m/f/d)

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services and digital applications for renewables and storage. With a presence in 30 global markets, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ platform, which delivers AI-enabled digital applications for managing and optimizing storage and renewables. The company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

 

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

1)      Report directly to the Finance Director for Services and Digital Business and partner with the Fluence’s Digital Business for financial analysis, financial management, accounting support and FP&A:

a.     Review monthly actuals on both contracts and overhead

b.     Explain month over month variances

c.     Explain monthly variance against the budget

d.     Work with business leaders and accounting teams to properly review coding of revenues items (prepaid vs. earned revenues) and cost items (Cost of Goods vs. Overhead) etc.

e.     Support the process of capitalization of internal labor for the development of software products and ensure proper depreciation overtime.

f.      Perform headcount reporting

g.     Perform revenues recognition calculation

h.     Manage monthly order intake, accruals, and revenue classification reporting with respective finance and accounting business partners

2)       Collaborate with Fluence Digital Business leaders to prepare presentations to the executive teams containing the following information:

a.     Order Entry for the previous periods

b.     Actual costs, year-to-date financial results, financial forecast for the full year

c.     Headcount reporting

d.     Review of the operations and contracts management as needed

3)    Support Fluence Digital Business leaders with vendor contracting onboarding, management, and payment processes.

4)    Support the Fluence Digital Business commercial team in reviewing main financial and commercial terms of customers’ contracts

5)    Support the Fluence Digital Business commercial team with invoicing and receivable collection process

6)    Collaborate with the Fluence Digital Finance Director and the Fluence Digital Business leaders to prepare the yearly budget.

7)    Special projects and additional financial analysis. Support Fluence Digital Finance Director and the Fluence Digital Business leaders as new/ad-hoc projects may require across the business and across Fluence.

8)    Actively engage with external advisor for the financial and administrative management of the Swiss and Italian branches

1)       Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience working in finance or business administration roles. Energy industry knowledge and experience with SaaS or Software companies are preferred but not required.

2)       Demonstrated ability on financial modelling, general accounting knowledge, familiarity with contract commercial terms, experience with Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) processes.

3)       Demonstrated knowledge of US Gaap Standards and IFRS with emphasis on local requirements. (Switzerland and Italy).

4)       Capability to manage the financial performance of organizational unit(s) to keep it on track with budget and other defined goals.

5)       Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration or equivalent training.

6)       Proficiency in Excel, Word and Power Point is required