Financial Planning & Analytics (FP&A) Manager

About Rhythm:

Rhythm is a renewable energy and technology company empowering you to take control of your budget and your footprint.  We combine energy market expertise with technology, design, and data science to create best-in-class products and services that are simple, delightful, and seamlessly integrated with the rhythm of your life. Our mission is to upend the energy status quo by setting a new standard of service excellence and customer partnership. We are a mission-driven, results-oriented group of engineers, businesspeople, designers and artists who love solving tough problems, all while making a positive impact on our communities.

About the role:

The Financial Planning & Analytics (FP&A) Manager will be a leader in Rhythm Energy’s finance team, bringing strong analytical skills and a resourceful mindset to build and enhance the company’s financial planning, reporting, cash management and decision-making capabilities. This individual will have a significant impact on Rhythm’s strategic direction by providing analysis and recommendations based on financial data and market trends. The FP&A Manager is a critical link between the finance team and business leaders providing bidirectional analysis and insights to drive efficiency and execution.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Lead the development of financial models and forecasts, analyzing business performance and identifying key drivers of growth and profitability.
• Reporting & Analytics: Build and enhance reporting capabilities from scratch, creating dynamic tools to track business metrics on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with business leaders to develop detailed budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and goals.
• Decision Support: Provide actionable insights and recommendations to the CFO and other executive leadership, focusing on the “so what” of financial data and analysis.
• Capital & Cash Management: Work closely with treasury to optimize capital allocation, forecast and manage liquidity, and ensure the efficient use of funds including management of Rhythm’s existing credit facility.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with external stakeholders, including auditors, lenders, and investors, to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function and broader finance team.
• Leadership & Development: Act as a resourceful leader, mentoring junior team members and fostering a culture of curiosity, excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:                                                                                                                                                              

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in finance roles, with at least 3 years in FP&A (multiple years in the retail energy sector preferred).
• Background: Strong background in accounting or auditing is highly desirable, with a proven track record of managing external stakeholders. Rhythm values experience with commodity hedging and mark-to-market reporting.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, or Looker.
• Reporting Expertise: Demonstrated experience in building financial reporting capabilities from the ground up, with a focus on automation and scalability.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable business strategies, with a focus on driving growth and profitability.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership and external partners.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA/CPA preferred).

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of a fast-growing, mission-driven company.
• Growth: Opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Location: Based in Houston, with the opportunity to work in a collaborative, innovative company.

What you'll love:

• Our culture. We're friendly, transparent, and love to innovate together.
• Flexible work-life balance. We embrace the mix of working remote and from the office.
• Professional development opportunities. We love to grow together. Opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• A chance to make a difference. We're a sustainably-driven company rethinking what's possible in Energy. Play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of a fast-growing, mission-driven company.
• Competitive compensation. We reward performance with annual bonuses and salary increases.
• Health Benefits. We promote your well-being with unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, and competitive healthcare & financial wellbeing benefits.