Dandelion Energy is seeking a highly analytical and strategic FP&A Analyst to join our growing finance team. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this role will be instrumental in providing financial insights, driving data-backed decision-making, and supporting the company’s long-term growth.
As an FP&A Analyst, you will collaborate closely with the Accounting team and cross-functional partners across the organization to develop financial models, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and analyze key financial metrics. We seek an independent thinker with strong analytical capabilities, a strategic mindset, and the ability to translate financial output into actionable insights. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence financial decision-making and contribute to the success of a fast-growing company.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Analysis
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports, analyze financial results, and identify key trends.
- Build and maintain financial models for long-term planning, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
- Support the annual budgeting process, collaborating across departments to gather and consolidate financial data.
- Monitor key financial metrics, trends, and performance indicators to support business strategy.
- Maintain and update the 13-week cash forecast, ensuring clear visibility into cash flow.
Data Analysis & Business Insights
- Oversee project-level financial reporting, consolidating data across multiple systems.
- Leverage data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to improve financial reporting and insights.
- Ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting systems and data management.
Communication & Reporting
- Conduct variance analysis and communicate insights to senior management.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses to support data-driven decision-making.
- Assist in the preparation of board and investor materials.
Qualifications
- 3-4 years of experience in FP&A, Accounting, Investment Banking, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, or startup environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract insights and propose strategic solutions.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and/or data warehousing/SQL (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, dbt) is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey financial insights clearly.
- Proactive, eager to learn, and results-driven, with a strong attention to detail.
What We Do
Dandelion is a home geothermal company offering affordable geothermal installations that provide heating, cooling and hot water to homes by exchanging heat with the ground beneath them. Dandelion became an independent company in Spring 2017, after getting started at X , "the innovation engine of Alphabet."
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