Senior Financial Analyst

**At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started.** As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to **"Make the Difference"** by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at **CS Power Systems**—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution. **Responsibilities include:** * Lead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes for manufacturing operations. * Develop and maintain complex financial models to support revenue, manufacturing cost, operating expense, working capital, and cash flow forecasting. * Conduct detailed variance analysis to identify key drivers of business performance and provide actionable recommendations. * Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports to management. *  Analyze manufacturing KPIs including production volume, yield, utilization, labor efficiency, scrap rates, and manufacturing overhead absorption. * Partner with plant leadership to monitor operational performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive profitability improvements. * Support standard cost development, inventory valuation analysis, and cost variance investigations. * Evaluate product profitability, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency initiatives. * Develop executive dashboards and management reporting packages using financial and operational data. * Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and data automation. * Enhance reporting tools and business intelligence capabilities through ERP and analytics platforms. * Support internal and external audit requests and ensure compliance with corporate policies and financial reporting requirements. **Qualifications:** * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline * Minimum of 5 years of experience in FP&A, Finance, or Accounting, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment * Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills * Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting * Knowledge of manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and inventory management preferred * Experience working with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query, and financial modeling * Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools is a plus * Strong understanding of financial statements and GAAP principles * Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally * CPA, CMA, CFA, or MBA preferred but not required **Physical Requirements and Working Conditions** * Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer * Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, and operating office equipment * Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching * Ability to lift and carry light office materials (up to 10–15 lbs.), such as files or office supplies * Visual acuity to read computer screens, documents, and reports * Ability to attend meetings and interact with employees, customers, and vendors #CSPowerSystems