Business Operations Analyst I

What You Can Expect

The Business Operations Analyst I will be engaged in a broad range of business operation activities in support of project development and construction activities throughout ENGIE North America’s (ENA) portfolio of utility-scale wind and solar assets. 

In this role you will work on discrete tasks, with minimal need for oversight, in support of managers, directors and vice presidents within ENA’s Grid Scale Renewables’ Project Development, Project Delivery and Commercial Strategy teams.

Every day in this role your work efforts will focus on establishing, maintaining, and assisting with various business operations improvement initiatives. The Business Operations Analyst I, is responsible for assisting with the development of a well-integrated process methodology across the full life cycle ENA renewable assets. The position will also be required to work independently with various corporate functional support groups (e.g., Development, Delivery, Commercial Operations, IT, and Commercial Strategy)) to implement ongoing business operation processes and resolve identified issues. In addition, this position will lead all efforts surrounding the development and execution of training related to the business process, systems and tools routinely required to be used by grid scale renewable team members.

• Assist with the formation, establishment and upkeep of SAP WBS projects/templates and the flow of information from SAP to grid scale renewables development and construction managers to perform their job responsibilities
• Analyze and assess actual project CapEx and OpEx spend to ensure quality and accuracy of data, independently execute forensic accounting tasks to identify outliers and work directly with corporate Accounting/AP and Procurement to rectify errors
• Update and modify full life cycle budgets in SAP as supplemental budgets are approved or contingencies are released
• Assist with the preparation of routine cash forecasting exercises and Reserve Account preparations
• Work with development managers, Accounting and Procurement to transition historic costs and established purchases to full life cycle project budgets and templates. In relationship to this activity, ensure the accounting and purchasing history of all Safe Harbor tax credit equipment are accurately assigned to applicable projects
• Assist other Business Operations team members and work with various corporate functions to roll-out new or updated business processes and tools to be used by grid scale renewables
• Facilitate the construction of and maintain the documentation/process flows that define various process used to operate our businesses
• As required, lead training and orientation efforts surrounding the use of legacy business systems/tools and the roll-out of new enterprise systems. Also responsible for coordinating these efforts with applicable corporate functional groups

What You Will Bring

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Education, Systems, Science or Economics required
• Experience in a similar analytical role where you have worked with EXCEL, VLOOKUP, and Pivot Tables
• Detail-oriented individual who will proactively pursue and investigate the underlying details surrounding information being reported to construct a comprehensive understanding of project related risks/issues
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to diagnosis and solve problems within limited time frames
• Highly capable of working constructively and maintaining good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, advanced Excel, (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc)
• Ability to be trained and be efficient at data capture and analysis exercises using internal dashboards and various enterprise systems (e.g., INCEPTIoN, Radian Digital, SAP/SAC, Coupa, Procore)
• Good verbal and written communication skills and high level of attention to detail with the ability to present to a wide range of audiences
• Results-oriented professional with the ability to work independently within a large matrixed organization while effectively interfacing with the various cross-functional employee groups
• Desire to advance the adoption and deployment of renewable energy solutions across North America

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy in Santa Barbara, CA or Houston, TX
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Ability to travel (up to 20%) within the United States
• Ability to engage with stakeholders on evening and weekends as necessary

Compensation

Salary Range: $62,400 – $95,450 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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