Senior Manager, Business Planning

San Francisco

**Description** **POSITION DESCRIPTION:** The Sr. Manager of Business Planning will serve as the leader of Axia's Planning function, responsible for end-to-end business planning, financial performance management, and operational coordination across Sales, Operations, and Finance. This role goes beyond analysis and reporting, requiring ownership of P\&L, execution of planning cycles, and driving cross-functional alignment to ensure business targets are met. The position will directly lead the Planning team and act as a control tower for Axia's business performance, enabling fast and data-driven decision-making. **Responsibilities** **Business Planning Leadership** * Lead Axia Business Planning \& Finance function and manage Planning Part * Own and drive company-wide planning cycles (weekly, monthly, quarterly) * Establish and monitor key business KPIs and performance metrics * Act as the central coordination point across Sales, Operations, and Finance **P\&L Ownership \& Financial Management** * Full ownership of Axia P\&L, including: * Revenue, Cost, Expense tracking * Forecasting and variance analysis * Maintain and continuously improve P\&L structure and reporting accuracy * Drive actionable insights from financial data to support decision-making **Forecasting \& Performance Control** * Lead revenue and cash flow forecasting (weekly/monthly/quarterly) * Monitor business performance and proactively identify risks and opportunities * Ensure alignment between forecast, execution, and financial outcomes **Cross-functional Execution \& Coordination** * Drive alignment between Sales pipeline, Operations capacity, and financial targets * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve operational bottlenecks * Support deal structuring and business strategy with financial insights **Administration \& Risk Management** * Oversee key administrative functions, including: * Insurance management * Compliance and internal controls * Identify and mitigate operational and financial risks **IT Infrastructure \& Data Environment** * Lead development and optimization of Axia IT infrastructure, including: * Salesforce * ERP (NetSuite) * Data warehouse / dashboards * Partner with internal/external teams to enhance automation and reporting capabilities * Drive transition toward data-driven and system-based planning **Strategic Planning \& Growth Support** * Support Axia's expansion strategy through market and business analysis * Provide financial and operational insights for executive decision-making * Interface with HQ and global stakeholders as needed **Required Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field * Strong accounting and financial knowledge (required) * 7--12+ years of experience (Sr. Manager level depending on experience) Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. ("HQCA") is a Qcells company, one of the world's largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future. **Physical, Mental \& Environmental Demands** To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements *normally expected* to perform *regular* job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. **Mobility** Standing 20% of time Sitting 70% of time Walking 10% of time **Strength** Pulling up to 10 Pounds Pushing up to 10 Pounds Carrying up to 10 Pounds Lifting up to 10 Pounds **Dexterity** **(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)** Typing F Handling F Reaching F **Agility** **(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)** Turning F Twisting F Bending O Crouching O Balancing N Climbing N Crawling N Kneeling N The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications. * This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation. You may view your privacy rights by reviewing Qcells' Privacy Policy or by contacting our HR team for a copy.