Corporate Planning Associate
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Headquartered in Irvine, California, 174 Power Global is a direct subsidiary of Hanwha Energy Corporation, a key player in Hanwha—a "FORTUNE Global 500 company" among South Korea's top eight enterprises. 174 PG specializes in designing, constructing, and managing utility-scale solar power plants and battery energy storage solutions. With a decade of global leadership in solar PV, the company leverages cutting-edge technology, efficient processes, and strategic partnerships to deliver tailored solar PV and energy storage solutions to North America. Across the solar and energy storage value chain, 174 Power Global minimizes uncertainty, mitigates risks, and ensures customers achieve a higher return on their renewable and storage technology investments.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Corporate Planning Associate candidate will be responsible for supporting the Manager of Corporate Planning through the preparation and reporting of short-range plans (1-2 years). This position will report results and synthesize variance analysis for Finance functional leads and project investment/returns analysis and functional development. The position works closely with all internal departments including Corporate Finance, Project Management, Asset Management, Development, and Legal and external parties including project owners, 3rd party contractors, government agencies and external utility counterparties.
This position, located in Irvine, California, may require travel as necessary.
- Annual and Mid-to-Long-Term Business Plan Development and Strategic Planning.
- Financial Forecasting, Planning, Reporting & Financial Analytics with FP&A
- Prepares annual budget and monthly forecast update for departments
- Works with the relevant team to manage in-operation renewable projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
- Define and establish relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with business objectives. Regularly tack and analyze KPI performance, providing reports and insights to seniot management.
- Works closely with other corporate planning members to identify and implement planning process improvements and best practices.
- Provides support to business units and project teams, assisting in problem-solving and decision making via ad-hoc reporting and distribution of financial information.
- Facilitate communication and coordination across different departments and external stakeholders.
- Research and Market intelligence work.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
- Minimum of 3~5 years of experience in corporate planning, business administration, strategy development, or a similar role in a business of similar size and complexity
- Excellent financial analysis skills, advanced modeling skills and strong business acumen are necessary to identify, present, and challenge key business assumptions.
- Renewables industry experience is a plus;
- Korean speaking is a plus;
- Proficiency in business management software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint);
- Experience in preparing management presentations and communicating with executives;
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and implementation skills; and
- Highly driven, quick thinker and problem-solver; impeccable integrity and a strong personal work ethic.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and strategies.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage cross-functional relationships.
Attention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact any internal member of our company to discuss the position or to solicit candidates.
174 Power Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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Are you passionate about corporate strategy and renewable energy? Join 174 Power Global as a Corporate Planning Associate in beautiful Irvine, California! In this pivotal role, you'll support the Manager of Corporate Planning by preparing and reporting on short-range business plans while diving deep into financial analysis. Your insights will guide various internal departments and external partners, including project owners and government agencies, fostering effective communication throughout the planning process. You'll be on the front lines, managing budgets, defining key performance indicators, and conducting market research that can influence strategic decisions. With your financial forecasting expertise and collaborative mindset, you'll help ensure that renewable projects are not only delivered on time but also exceed client expectations. We're looking for candidates with a solid background in finance or economics, ideally with several years of experience in corporate planning or strategy development. If you're detail-oriented, adept at problem-solving, and have a strong work ethic, this position might be the perfect fit for you. Let’s work together to create a sustainable future, one solar project at a time!
174 Power Global is the leading solar energy company that is an affiliate company of Hanwha Group. They work closely with landowners, local communities, investors to build highly productive, utility scale solar power plants throughout North America.
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