Lead, Vena Solutions (Remote in Quebec)

ABOUT POWER FACTORS

Power Factors is a software and solutions provider leading the next generation of clean energy with Unity, one of the most extensive and widely deployed renewable energy management suites (REMS) in the market. With over 300 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage assets managed worldwide across more than 600 customers and 18,000 sites, Power Factors manages 25% of the world’s renewable energy data.*

Power Factors’ Unity REMS supports the entire energy value chain, from monitoring and controls to market analytics. The company’s suite of open, data-driven applications empowers renewable energy stakeholders to collaborate, automate critical workflows, and make more informed decisions to maximize asset returns. Energy stakeholders receive end-to-end support, including solutions for SCADA & PPC, centralized monitoring, performance management, commercial asset management, and field service management.

With deep domain expertise, AI-powered insights are delivered at scale so businesses can optimize assets, unlock growth, and make smarter decisions as the world rapidly transitions to clean energy. Power Factors fights climate change with code.

• Outside China and India

ABOUT THE ROLE

As we pursue our growth, we are looking for a Lead, Vena Solutions to join our Finance team in Canada. This role will be working remotely in Quebec/Ontario and will report to the Director, FP & A while working in close partnership with other members of the finance team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support, and execute, the implementation of Vena for Power Factors, being responsible for configuring the data model, financial templates and reports, integrating data from systems and setting up automated workflows

• Lead workshops with company stakeholders to elicit business and technical requirements
• Enable company stakeholders to adopt the product and maximize value from their Vena investment
• Work closely with Finance and other departments day-to-day to deliver projects on time, while proactively communicating issues as needed
• Design data architectures to support 'to-be' process designs
• Be a self starter when learning the Vena product, demonstrate a get-your-hands-dirty approach and ask lots of questions

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

We believe you enjoy working in a purpose-driven organization and that you thrive in an environment where you need to find creative solutions to challenging problems in a fast-changing context. This also means that you are effective at managing multiple tasks of varying complexities, work well under pressure, and are driven by continuous learning and growth. Specifically, we are looking for someone with the following toolbox:

• 3+ years experience working with Vena or similar product
• Knowledge of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)/Accounting is an asset
• Hands-on experience with financial planning, close management, reporting and analysis.
• Experience with enterprise planning systems.
• Executive presence to interact with senior-level executives
• A passion for continuously learning new technology, and improving business processes
• Resourcefulness and eagerness to learn and grow, takes initiative to find answers
• Executive presence to interact with senior-level executives
• Strong project management, problem-solving skills and analytical skills.
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prior consulting experience; experience at an EPM software company or EPM partner consulting organization is a huge plus
• Working with startup SaaS companies is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills – ability to create complex formulas, macros and sophisticated formatting;
• Data Integration and data modeling experience, or a willingness to learn
• Experience or knowledge of database management (i.e. ETL, Oracle, SQL Server, etc.)

LIFE @ POWER FACTORS

We are an agile software development company – big enough to make an impact, but small enough to move quickly and execute in a growing industry, taking advantage of rapidly evolving technologies. We are a collective of bold and ingenious talents driven by results. Our team is made up of hard-working, fun-loving people who are passionate about making the world a better place. We seek fierce and humble people to help us achieve our ambitious plan.

WHY JOIN US

• A humble cause with a clear purpose – you will help us fight climate change with every day at work. We aim to be environmentally conscious in all aspects of our operations.
• Work with passionate experts and top-talents in your field – we are proud of our highly skilled crowd and the savviness each of us brings to the team.
• Friendly and uplifting atmosphere – we believe kindness and respectfulness is core for our culture. A friendly smile or a helping hand is never far away.
• Flexible hours and workplace – it is the result that counts, not when or where. Our hybrid/remote work setup allows everyone to set themselves up for success and create a more sustainable work-life balance.
• All the benefits you expect (and more) – besides the basic benefits (adopted to local needs and norms), you will enjoy perks such as 8h of paid volunteering per year and participation in our Corporate Bonus Program (to name a few).

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Power Factors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to engaging a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.