FP&A Manager

About Aurora Solar

Aurora is on a mission to create a future of solar for all. Our award-winning software puts the power of data and technology into the hands of every solar professional to make solar adoption simple and predictable. Our software has designed millions of solar projects so far, empowering solar companies to sell, design, and install residential and commercial solar arrays accurately, seamlessly, and at scale. 

We are a remote-first collaborative team of sustainable energy enthusiasts who love what we do. We’ve been named one of "The Best Remote Companies To Work for in 2025" by BuiltIn.com and have been recognized for the second time as a Certified Green Business (CGB) with the city of San Francisco. We’re in this together to support the world’s transition to solar.

About the Team

The FP&A team plays a pivotal role in helping to shape the financial future and strategic direction of Aurora Solar. We are responsible for owning the company's budget, driving annual and quarterly planning processes, allocating and deploying the company's resources efficiently, performing financial analyses, and partnering with teams across the company.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated FP&A Manager who is passionate about driving the business forward through actionable insights. This will be a highly visible role, acting as a strategic partner to our cross functional team members. This role will help drive operating efficiency for both the finance function and the company as a whole. The role will involve strategic business collaboration, budgeting/forecasting, and ad-hoc analyses.

Your Impact

• Partner with and support strategic discussions with cross-functional business partners; help influence effective decision-making by providing valuable insights and building trust

• Own end-to-end monthly, quarterly and annual FP&A processes (e.g., management reporting, variance analysis, budgeting/forecasting) for your areas of focus

• Own continued improvements, maintenance, and model building

• Collaborate with Finance peers to define, implement and track performance metrics/KPIs to monitor business results and to drive stakeholder engagement and accountability

• Simplify, streamline, and automate FP&A processes, as well as make full use of forecasting and financial system capabilities that will allow us to continue to scale rapidly and globally

• Work with the accounting team on month-end close to derive accurate and timely reporting that helps identify variances from expectations and trends

What You Bring

• Intense desire to deliver excellence in all things you do.

• Advanced and proven knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets.

• Experience owning a financial planning tool (such as Pigment, Anaplan, Adaptive, etc.)

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels throughout the company

• Attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with the ability to follow-through

• Ability to prioritize objectives in a fast-paced environment to ensure key deliverables are met in a timely manner

• Demonstrated knowledge of SaaS business models and experience in analyzing SaaS metrics

• Proficient understanding of financial statements and GAAP

Nice to Haves

• Experience with data systems and / or Python, SQL, JavaScript

What We Offer

• 🏖️Flexible PTO - Take the time when you need it

• 🍼Parental Leave - 16 weeks with 100% base salary + gradual return to work

• 💰WFH Stipend - An initial $500 (Non-engineers) or $750 (Engineering roles)

• 🏢 Coworking Stipend - $300 / month if you prefer to be at a coworking facility near you

• ☀️Energize Fridays - Company-wide days to log off and recharge

• 📶Connectivity Stipend - Up to $75 / month towards internet or phone

• 🩺Medical, Dental, and Vision - Premiums are 100% covered for Aurorans and 90% for dependents

Please take a look at our U.S. Benefits Booklet for a deeper dive into our offerings

Where Aurorans are: Aurora currently has teams within the US, Canada, Mexico, and Germany with additional locations on the horizon. We’re united in our work to support the world’s transition to solar!

Aurora is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce of people who believe in and are passionate about creating a future of solar energy for all. We are an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and consider qualified applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. We encourage you to apply even if you believe that you do not meet all of the above criteria!

Aurora is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.

For San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.