Senior FP&A Analyst

Job Title: Senior FP&A Analyst
Location: El Segundo, CA or Remote
Start Date: Immediate
Compensation: $110k - $130k/year + annual performance bonus

ABOUT COAST

Coast is a rapidly growing commercial and industrial (“C&I”) solar energy firm. By offering innovative systems which provide dependable solar energy to commercial businesses, Coast is disrupting the way commercial building owners purchase electricity. Through the backing of its financial sponsor, Crosstimbers Capital Group, Coast expects to finance, develop, own, and operate $400+ million of commercial solar projects across the United States over the next several years. Coast owns the solar systems installed on the roofs of commercial buildings and sells solar electricity to building owners at a rate that is typically less than their current electricity provider. We are looking for talented, results-oriented, self-starters who will consistently deliver exceptional results to our customers and investors in pursuit of becoming the leading C&I solar provider in the United States.  

COAST’S BELIEFS ABOUT PEOPLE

We believe people should feel appreciated and part of a broader—mission-based organization—where their experience and talents are nurtured, and their full potential is realized. Coast seeks to cultivate a culture that enables talented individuals to thrive by autonomously utilizing their unique abilities and extraordinary work ethic within a highly collaborative environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and teamwork. We view it as one of our greatest responsibilities to enable, lead, and help individuals grow into the best versions of themselves. Our team shares a common vision of becoming the best version of ourselves and building the best company we can create, while transitioning our country to clean, renewable energy.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND REQUIREMENTS

The Senior FP&A Analyst will play a critical role in shaping Coast Energy’s financial strategy by developing and maintaining robust corporate financial models and delivering high-impact analysis to support executive decision-making. This position is responsible for forecasting full financial statements, leading the budgeting process, and producing insightful variance analysis to drive operational and capital planning. The Senior Analyst will work closely with the CFO and Controller, gaining exposure to the board and senior leadership while improving Coast’s financial reporting infrastructure. Responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain integrated financial models for the full corporate financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow), supporting both GAAP and pro forma views
• Develop and enhance the company’s corporate forecast on a rolling 3–5 year basis, ensuring alignment with Coast’s chart of accounts and capital planning strategy
• Lead the annual budgeting process across all departments and entities, consolidating inputs into a cohesive corporate budget; prepare and upload finalized budgets into NetSuite
• Conduct monthly variance analysis comparing actuals to forecast and budget, identifying key drivers behind revenue, expense, and cash flow fluctuations
• Prepare reporting and analysis for board meetings and executive leadership, presenting financial insights through clear visuals and executive-level summaries
• Collaborate with accounting and business unit leaders to improve data integrity, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure forecasts reflect current business trends
• Drive process improvements across forecasting and reporting, creating tools and templates that streamline updates and improve accuracy
• Support capital planning efforts by ensuring forecasts accurately reflect funding needs and covenant compliance
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc analysis to support strategic decision-making, including scenario modeling and profitability analysis across the business
• Promote financial awareness and accountability across the organization by helping teams understand how their operations impact financial performance

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or investment modeling, ideally within a capital-intensive or project-based industry (e.g., solar, real estate development, or business lending)
• Experience working in solar energy, project finance, commercial real estate, or a fintech/lending environment
• Advanced Excel modeling skills, with demonstrated experience building integrated forecast models (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow) tied to a company’s chart of accounts
• Hands-on accounting knowledge sufficient to analyze and forecast GAAP financials; experience working closely with accounting teams or performing GL-level analysis
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize financial data into actionable insights and clearly present findings to senior leadership
• Track record of leading or supporting annual budgeting processes and preparing monthly variance analyses across multiple departments or business units
• Prior exposure to multi-entity financial planning or modeling complex capital structures (e.g., debt layers, tax equity)
• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP/accounting platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• MBA or CFA is a plus, but not required