LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.  

LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment. 

Job Summary:

LRE is currently seeking an experienced FP&A Analyst to support corporate and business-unit financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting. This role partners closely with cross‑functional leaders to analyze financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide insights that drive business decisions. The analyst plays a key role in budgeting, long‑range planning, and executive reporting.

This position is based in Dallas, Texas.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze monthly management reporting packages, including variance analysis vs. budget and forecast.
• Analyze financial results and profitability at the project, business unit, and company level.
• Develop insights on key performance indicators (KPIs) to support leadership decision-making.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budget, monthly forecast, and long-range strategic planning processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs before, during, and after planning cycles to ensure accuracy and alignment.

Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted financial partner to internal stakeholders, supporting business performance discussions.
• Collaborate with Accounting for month end close activities including reclass of expenses to ensure alignment with budgets/forecast.

• Support preparation of executive and Board-level presentations.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Improve financial processes, models, and systems related to budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Drive the adoption of Power BI reporting and AI‑assisted tools to enhance core business processes

• Quickly learn and effectively utilize financial systems and new software tools.

Ad Hoc & Special Projects

• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support special projects for senior FP&A leadership.

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or financial analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial models and variance analysis.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance partners
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting in a complex organization.
• Experience with financial planning systems (e.g., D365, Power BI, planning tools).
• Experience creating materials for executive and board audiences.

Physical Demands:

• Position will require sitting for long periods of time as well as occasionally lifting up to twenty-pound boxes.

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Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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