Business Operations Analyst, II (Grid Scale Renewables)

$74,500 - $114,195/Yr

GBU Renewables - Santa Barbara, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Santa Barbara, CA

About the position

The Business Operations Analyst II will engage in a variety of business operation activities to support project development and construction within ENGIE North America's Grid Scale Renewables portfolio, which includes utility-scale wind, solar, and storage assets. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage budget control processes, accounting issues, and project management controls, ensuring effective financial oversight and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain budget control processes and accounting forensic tasks.
• Assist in the formation and upkeep of SAP WBS projects/templates.
• Analyze and report on Project Development/Construction CapEx and Operations/Maintenance OpEx spend data.
• Produce and distribute monthly project status reports, updating budgets as necessary.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify gaps and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop and maintain documentation and process flows for business processes.
• Lead training and orientation efforts for legacy and new enterprise systems.
• Facilitate the transition of historic costs to full life cycle project budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Systems, Economics, Engineering, Accounting/Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar role.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines.
• Experienced user of SAP and Coupa for data analysis and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially advanced Excel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Results-oriented with the ability to work independently in a matrixed organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in renewable energy solutions and project management.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and auditing processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Life insurance and employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Generous paid time off including wellness days and holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.