Role OVO-ViewTeam: Industry Operations Salary banding:  £55,000 to £80,000 Experience: Senior Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to: Software Engineering Manager Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words: Engaging, Exciting, Strategic Top 3 qualities for this role: Co-operative, Driven, Adaptable Where you’ll work: At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn't work for everyone. That's why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility.All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. You'll also have the flexibility to work from home. Everyone belongs at OVOAt OVO, we are on a mission to tackle one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need a diverse group of people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planetEverything we do here spins around <a href="https://company.ovo.com/planzero/">Plan Zero.</a> So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:We’re hiring world-changers. From Zero Carbon Living Advisors to Product Managers, every role we’re hiring plays their own part in our mission; our role is to find those people and bring them on our Zero Carbon journey.  This role in a nutshell:As a Senior Software Engineer within the Industry Operations team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our commitment to Plan Zero by developing innovative software solutions that contribute to sustainable operations. Using your skills in Kotlin, you will design, implement, and maintain robust applications that support our strategic objectives of reducing environmental impact and promoting energy efficiency.Through collaboration with different teams, you will ensure our technology stack aligns with our sustainability goals, making a direct impact on our journey towards a zero-carbon future. This role is not just about coding; it's about making a meaningful contribution to our planet while pushing the boundaries of technology. Your key outcomes will be:<ul><li>Designing and developing scalable and efficient Kotlin-based applications that support our Plan Zero initiatives, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and performance.</li><li>Collaborating with teams to find opportunities for innovation and efficiency within industry operations, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability.</li><li>Leading by example in adopting standard methodologies in software engineering, including code reviews, testing, and agile methodologies, to enhance team productivity and product quality.</li><li>Driving the integration of sustainable practices in all stages of software development, from planning to deployment, aligning with our commitment to environmental stewardship.</li><li>Mentoring junior team members, fostering an environment of learning and growth within the team, and ensuring knowledge transfer of standard methodologies in Kotlin development and sustainable coding.</li><li>Evaluating and recommending new technologies and tools that can enhance our software solutions' contribution to our Plan Zero goals, staying ahead of industry trends and innovations.</li><li>Ensuring robustness, security, and scalability of applications, directly contributing to the reliability and effectiveness of our operations in pursuit of a zero-carbon future.</li></ul>Systems: AWS, CircleCI, Github Actions, Grafana, FastAPI, Terraform, Kafka, BigQuery You’ll be a successful Senior Software Engineer at OVO if you…<ul><li>Demonstrate a deep understanding and proficiency in any JVM based language (Kotlin, Java or Scala), with a track record of developing high-quality, scalable, and efficient software solutions.</li><li>Exhibit a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and a passion for using technology to tackle complex problems related to energy efficiency and carbon reduction.</li><li>Thrive in a collaborative environment, effectively communicating with team members across different fields, contributing ideas, and embracing feedback to drive continuous improvement.</li><li>Show adaptability and willingness to embrace change, staying abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies that can enhance our efforts towards achieving Plan Zero.</li><li>Display leadership skills, including the ability to mentor junior developers, foster a positive team culture, and lead projects to successful completion within timelines and budget constraints.</li><li>Possess excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and provide innovative solutions that align with our organisational goals and sustainability commitments.</li><li>Are proactive in taking ownership of tasks and projects, demonstrating initiative and the ability to work independently while also being an integral part of a team.</li><li>Uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity, aligning with OVO's core values and contributing to a workplace culture that values inclusivity, respect, and excellence.</li></ul> In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because….“Our culture is one of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We believe in empowering our engineers, offering them the freedom to explore new ideas, technologies, and methodologies to tackle challenging problems.” Let’s talk about what’s in it for youWe’ll pay you between £55,000 to £80,000, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, get in touch with us! We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.You’ll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO…and there’s flex pay.  It’s an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here’s a taster of what’s on offer: For starters, you’ll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home  Get up to £300 towards any OVO Energy plan, plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers. For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know.For your BelongingTo find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other’s experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing...We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes, yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you!If you have any additional requirements, there’s a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible..

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Senior Software Engineer 

Role OVO-ViewTeam: Risk, Regulation &amp; ComplianceSalary banding: £77,470 - £100,260Experience: ExperiencedWorking pattern: Full-TimeReporting to: Mary Starks - VP Regulation, Policy and RiskSponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.This role in 3 words: Privacy, Security, TrustTop 3 qualities for this role: Analytical, Diligent, Ethical  Where you’ll work: At OVO, we understand that a one size fits all approach doesn’t work for everyone. That’s why we created the OVO Way of Flexibility. All our roles are hub based (Bristol, Glasgow or London), providing a dedicated space for collaboration, connection and teamwork. You’ll also have the flexibility to work from home.  In the words of the team, you should leave your current role for this one because….“You'll lead the creation of a data risk and control team supervising the processes and technologies that power OVO’s business. You'll support OVO teams to build and operate risk identification and management mechanisms across solution lifecycles, increase risk observability and empower data and system owners. The team you lead will drive the reduction of downside privacy and security risks to OVO’s goals.” Everyone belongs at OVOAt OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planetEverything we do here spins around <a href="https://company.ovo.com/planzero/">Plan Zero.</a> So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:If you’re a strong risk leader we’d love to hear from you! Every role we’re hiring puts people at the heart of our strategy and uses technology and operational processes to strengthen our resilient and performing business. The Path to Zero is paved with well-informed risk and reward decisions! This role in a nutshell:You'll manage a second line of defense privacy and security team aimed at ensuring privacy and security governance processes are both faithfully implemented and as automated as possible. Your team will take a regulatory compliant risk-based approach, avoiding unnecessary processes for low risk activities and providing simple and intuitive navigation for high-risk activities. Your key outcomes will be:<ul><li>Act as OVO’s Data Protection Officer in accordance with the UK GDPR</li><li>Develop and maintain OVO's privacy and security policies in line with statutory and regulatory obligations including the Retail and Smart Energy Codes</li><li>Support and coordinate management focus on the privacy and security risk in individual business areas</li><li>Drive a positive and effective culture within the team</li><li>With the support of leadership team, build and maintain the security and privacy risk-based approach and the risk assessment of OVO's products and services.</li><li>Establish and maintain appropriate risk-based monitoring processes proportionate to OVO's scale, nature, and complexity</li><li>Document OVO's risk-based strategies and the basis for risk assessment and monitoring</li><li>Ensure immediate investigations of all regulatory compliance impacting reports are received and lead submissions of a disclosure notification to the relevant proficient authority for incidents</li><li>Make sure everyone at OVO knows about their personal responsibilities, the OVO policy and how we handle risks here</li><li>Advocate and drive continuous professional development and team training</li><li>Regularly review the efficiency of privacy and security compliance policies and procedures to prevent data protection and security incidents</li><li>Lead on the creation of annual reports for OVO's Board and Senior Management on OVO's compliance with its obligations</li><li>Develop and improve internal policies, procedures, systems and controls whilst staying on top of regulatory changes, enforcements or advisory notices.</li><li>Be the face of OVO and represent us to all external agencies, e.g. regulators or law enforcement agencies, and in any other third-party enquiries related to security and privacy incident prevention, investigation or compliance</li><li>Swiftly respond to any reasonable requests for information from authorities and/or law enforcement agencies</li></ul> You’ll be a successful DPO and Security GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) Lead at OVO if you…<ul><li style="font-weight:500;">Maintain a reputation for transparency and integrity: you'll make decisions based on good morals, have an eye for detail and committed to working with integrity and trust</li><li style="font-weight:500;">Are curious rather than judgemental: you showcase an appetite for maintaining data protection and security skills and expertise. While a good understanding of existing and proposed changes to legal and regulatory frameworks is important, you’ll also discover and share lessons on the implementation of policies, controls, and procedures</li><li style="font-weight:500;">Are a leader and extraordinary teammate: recognising that privacy and security are team sports requiring everyone to get on board and commitment is needed from all; you and your team should be able to work well and connect with technical and non-technical colleagues equally effectively.</li></ul>  Let’s talk about what’s in it for youWe’ll pay you between £77,470 - £100,260, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us!We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.You’ll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal. We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO…and there’s flex pay.  It’s an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits. Here’s a taster of what’s on offer: For starters, you’ll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). For your health With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more For your wellbeing With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more For your lifestyle With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations For your home  Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan, plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers For your commute Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans Want to hear about our full range of flexible benefits and progressive people policies? Our People Team can tell you everything you need to know. For your BelongingTo find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other’s experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you. Oh, and one last thing...We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes, yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you! If you have any additional requirements, there’s a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible..

DPO and Security GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) Lead

DetailsPosition: Financial Planning &amp; Analysis ManagerStart: As soon as possibleLocation: Madrid Full-time positionAbout OtovoOtovo is Europe's leading platform for solar and battery systems. We are leading Europe into a clean, electrified future by making the purchase and installation of solar systems a seamless and affordable experience. Since the company was founded in Norway in 2016, we have served more than twenty thousand customers across 13 European countries. Since our IPO in February 2021 Otovo has been publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Madrid is Otovo’s largest office, with more than 60 Otovistas working in project management, marketing, sales, finance, and almost every other aspect of the company. Position overview As our new Financial Planning &amp; Analysis Manager you will help the senior management of Otovo stay informed about how each of the 13 markets are performing, and help them make data-driven decisions. You will report to the VP Corporate Finance, and work closely with other parts of the finance team, which is split between Oslo and Madrid. We are also hiring a more junior resource in the same team, who will be working closely with you. Otovo is a fast-moving company, and when big decisions need to be made, you will be a central part of the team that performs the analyses that support these decisions. Your responsibilities<ul><li>Analysis: Develop comprehensive models to monitor the performance of Otovo’s business units, providing key financial insights and analyses that allows management to steer resource allocation across 13 markets</li><li>Advice: Being a trusted advisor to senior management, and sparring partner for General Managers across the organization</li><li>Strategy: Working on any M&amp;A, debt funding or equity capital raises that Otovo conducts</li><li>Innovation: Developing and improving Otovo’s use of data - pushing your colleagues to work in smarter ways</li><li>Forecasting: Supporting the budgeting and forecasting processes, and informing management’s expectations of future performance</li></ul>Profile of ideal candidate<ul><li>Experience: Minimum 2 years in the financial industry, consulting, data science, or a related field</li><li>Attributes: Conscientiousness, and taking pride in completing high-quality work. Business acumen and commercial mindset</li><li>Skills: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial/market modeling,  excellent written and verbal communication skills and English fluency in both. Building robust and flexible tools that can withstand use over time by multiple team members</li><li>Versatility: Willingness to try new approaches to solving problems, including the use of cutting edge technologies</li></ul> What we offer<ul><li>The opportunity to be part of a success story with a positive impact on the planet </li><li>See the business grow before your eyes and be part of making that growth happen</li><li>The security of an internationally successful business</li><li>A Scandinavian management culture valuing trust, respect and equality</li><li>An attractive salary package and social benefits</li><li>Lots of freedom regarding working hours and location, incl. the opportunity for temporary stays at our international locations</li><li>A wide range of career opportunities across the firm</li></ul>

To homeowners, Otovo is the easiest way to get solar panels on the roof. We are a marketplace organizing a network of hundreds of local, high quality energy installers that we have vetted thoroughly. We use our proprietary technology to analyse the potential of any home and advise precisely about the ideal project.  Founded in Oslo in 2016, our team consists of engineers, programmers and technical consultants located in Oslo, Stockholm, Paris, Madrid, Warsaw and Milan. In France, we are known as “In Sun We Trust”, the result of the merger with the French solar energy startup. We have sold and completed thousands of solar energy projects across Europe and aim to become the continent’s no.1 residential solar energy company.  Otovo is financially solid, being backed by some of Scandinavia’s major investment entities, notably Axel Johnson of Sweden, Norway’s municipal pension fund (KLP), and Nysnø, the Norwegian green sovereign investment fund.


Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

DetailsPosition: Financial Planning &amp; Analysis ManagerStart: As soon as possibleLocation: Oslo Full-time positionAbout OtovoOtovo is Europe's leading platform for solar and battery systems. We are leading Europe into a clean, electrified future by making the purchase and installation of solar systems a seamless and affordable experience. Since the company was founded in Norway in 2016, we have served more than twenty thousand customers across 13 European countries. Since our IPO in February 2021 Otovo has been publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Position overview As our new Financial Planning &amp; Analysis Manager you will help the senior management of Otovo stay informed about how each of the 13 markets are performing, and help them make data-driven decisions. You will report to the VP Corporate Finance, and work closely with other parts of the finance team in Oslo. We are also hiring a more junior resource in the same team, who will be working closely with you. Otovo is a fast-moving company, and when big decisions need to be made, you will be a central part of the team that performs the analyses that support these decisions. Your responsibilities<ul><li>Analysis: Develop comprehensive models to monitor the performance of Otovo’s business units, providing key financial insights and analyses that allows management to steer resource allocation across 13 markets</li><li>Advice: Being a trusted advisor to senior management, and sparring partner for General Managers across the organization</li><li>Strategy: Working on any M&amp;A, debt funding or equity capital raises that Otovo conducts</li><li>Innovation: Developing and improving Otovo’s use of data - pushing your colleagues to work in smarter ways</li><li>Forecasting: Supporting the budgeting and forecasting processes, and informing management’s expectations of future performance</li></ul>Profile of ideal candidate<ul><li>Experience: Minimum 2 years in the financial industry, consulting, data science, or a related field</li><li>Attributes: Conscientiousness, and taking pride in completing high-quality work. Business acumen and commercial mindset</li><li>Skills: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial/market modeling, excellent written and verbal communication skills and English fluency in both. Building robust and flexible tools that can withstand use over time by multiple team members</li><li>Versatility: Willingness to try new approaches to solving problems, including the use of cutting edge technologies</li></ul> What we offer<ul><li>The opportunity to be part of a success story with a positive impact on the planet </li><li>See the business grow before your eyes and be part of making that growth happen</li><li>The security of an internationally successful business</li><li>A Scandinavian management culture valuing trust, respect and equality</li><li>An attractive salary package and social benefits</li><li>Lots of freedom regarding working hours and location, incl. the opportunity for temporary stays at our international locations</li><li>A wide range of career opportunities across the firm</li></ul>

<div>Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable world? Are you excited to help shape the future of battery technology and consequently the future of consumer electronics and mobility? Can you not wait to dive into a VC-backed deep tech scale-up with the ambition to change the world? </div>We are looking for an energetic Senior Battery Scientist to join our innovative and ambitious organization. About LeydenJarLeydenJar is a high-tech company, developing pure silicon anodes for a lithium-ion battery that will change the world. We are proud that, here at LeydenJar, we:<ul><li>Boost Li-ion battery energy density by 70% by using 10x thinner anodes</li></ul><ul><li>Improved cycle life to &gt;450</li></ul><ul><li>Achieved fast charging to 60% in under 10 min!</li></ul>We are currently moving out of the R&amp;D phase, and beginning the scaled-up production of anode foil. LeydenJar Plant One will open in 2026.<div> </div><div><div>Your mission </div>As Senior Battery Scientist, you will lead projects and manage small teams towards rapid battery performance improvement using LeydenJar's unique 100% silicon anode. Your primary location will be Leiden. You are willing to travel on incidental base.You will report to Head of Battery. You will work especially closely together with the Battery R&amp;D team, the Battery Production Team, the Si R&amp;D team, the Data Science Team, the Product Management Team and the CTO.In this versatile role for lots of aspects, you will have a chance to develop yourself by leading and supporting the various projects of this fast-growing company. </div><div>You will be working on:<ul><li>Leading a small team of highly-skilled scientists to accelerate materials development and characterization, and deepen fundamental understanding of Leydenjar's 100% silicon anodes. </li><li>Project management and technical lead/advisor roles on short-term and long-term projects towards various customer application areas and improvement of cell performance metrics. </li><li>Characterization and optimization of cell chemistries including anode, cathode, electrolyte, and separator. Cell design and cell production process development. Liasing and managing relationships with new suppliers for lithium ion cell components. </li><li>Conducting thorough failure mode/mechanism analysis using state-of-the-art methods, and developing new insightful methods (chemical, electrochemical, mechanical). </li><li>Providing insights regarding anode properties and their impacts on cell performance metrics, guiding future development. </li><li>Developing and optimizing formation protocols with demonstrable impact on cell performance metrics.</li><li>Supporting application engineers by providing guidelines of chemical and mechanical cell designs for specific cell performance requirements.</li></ul></div><div>About you: <ul><li>You have at least 5 years' of industry experience after completing your MSc, or 3 years of industry experience after completing your PhD. Industry experience should be within the field of batteries or electrochemistry and related fields.</li><li>You have an exceptional understanding of lithium-ion technologies and electrochemistry. You have a well-developed understanding of cell failure mechanisms as impacted by materials design and processes.</li><li>Experience with silicon anodes or lithium metal anodes is a plus.</li><li>You have experience with pouch cell manufacture, formation processes and battery cell testing conditions. </li><li>You have experience of using state-of-the-art instrumental analysis and electrochemical testing to elucidate failure modes and failure mechanisms in battery materials.</li><li>You are excited to mix your working day between desk work and experimental lab work. You understand that 'getting your hands dirty' is sometimes the fastest way to understand new processes and gain deep insights.</li><li>You have demonstrable experience of leading successful technical projects, coordinating multiple parties towards ambitious targets with tight deadlines.</li><li>You have demonstrable experience of line management of master's-/PhD-level scientists. Providing coaching and guidance towards fulfilment of personal objectives and career development.</li><li>You are able to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment and act with a sense of urgency. You are able to rapidly generate solutions to problems and move quickly to validate those ideas.</li><li>You communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. You question everything and answer with data. </li><li>You have a strong customer focus.</li><li>Experience with Six Sigma is a plus.</li><li>You are fluent in English. </li></ul> </div>Why LeydenJar? 🌟 Unleash your potential: Dive into a realm where personal growth meets ownership, with the backing to achieve your career aspirations. 💼 Benefits beyond the basics: Enjoy a treasure trove of perks, from a comprehensive pension plan to travel reimbursement, insurance coverage, and even a mental health platform. And yes, there's fresh fruit every Monday because why not? ⏰ Work your way: Embrace the freedom of flexible hours and hybrid working, complemented by a generous 25 vacation days annually. 🍹 Thirsty for Fun: Join us every first Thursday for 'Thirsty Thursday,' where we unwind and share good vibes in a laid-back setting! 🎉 Fun with a purpose: Dive into our calendar of internal events, mixing business with pleasure, and fuel your personal development with exclusive trainings and courses. <div><div> </div></div><div>Do you want to take on the challenge as Senior Battery Scientist? We are looking forward to your application! If you'd like to learn more about LeydenJar amazing team, see below: <a href="https://www.rtlnieuws.nl/nieuws/video/video/5357356/5-minuten-je-telefoon-opladen-met-deze-nederlandse-accu-kan-dat-straks"> </a> At LeydenJar we value diversity, and we provide equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, etc. If there are two or more applicants of equal suitability for a certain position, LeydenJar can under circumstances decide to select applicants based on positive discrimination in full compliance with all relevant and applicable law. </div>

LeydenJar Technologies boosts the energy density of li-ion batteries by replacing the traditional graphite anode with a nanoporous, pure silicon anode. This yields cheaper (-20% costs), greener (-85% CO2 footprint) and higher energy density batteries (+70% as compared to state-of-the-art, 1350Wh/L).


Senior Battery Scientist/Engineer

Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable world? Are you excited to help shape the future of battery technology and consequently the future of consumer electronics and mobility? Can you not wait to dive into a VC-backed deep tech scale-up with the ambition to change the world? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Controller (climate tech) to join our team and drive financial excellence within our organization. The Business Controller will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of our battery company, ensuring strategic alignment and sustainable growth. About LeydenJarLeydenJar is a high-tech company, developing pure silicone anodes for a lithium-ion battery that will change the world. We are proud that, here at LeydenJar, we:<ul><li>boost Li-ion battery energy density by 70% by using 10x thinner anodes</li><li>improved cycle life to &gt;450</li><li>achieved fast charging to 60% in under 10 min!</li></ul>We are currently still in an R&amp;D phase, but we are ready to start the actual production of anode foil. LeydenJar Plant One will open in 2026. Your Mission  As a Business Controller you will support the business with your analytical skillset and proactive approach. You will be responsible for: <ol><li>Financial Planning and Analysis:<ul><li>Develop and execute financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.</li><li>Analyze financial performance metrics and industry trends to provide insights and recommendations for strategic decision-making and the participation of lead finance projects. </li><li>Collaborate with senior management to set financial objectives and develop strategies to achieve them.</li></ul></li><li>Financial Reporting and Compliance:<ul><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. For instance, ESG reporting</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.</li><li>Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors to facilitate the audit process.</li></ul></li><li>Cost Management and Control:<ul><li>Monitor and analyze costs, expenses, and revenue streams to identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.</li><li>Implement cost control measures and monitor adherence to budgets and financial targets.</li><li>Project , Grand and subsidy control.</li></ul></li><li>Risk Management:<ul><li>Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the financial stability and resilience of the company.</li><li>Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.</li><li>Stay abreast of industry regulations and market developments that may impact the company's financial performance.</li></ul></li><li>Business Partnering:<ul><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, HR, and research and development, to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership team, providing actionable financial analysis and recommendations to drive business growth.</li><li>Communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders and contribute to cross-functional projects.</li></ul></li><li>Continuous Improvement:<ul><li>Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies within the finance function.</li><li>Identify opportunities for automation and optimization of financial processes and systems.</li><li>Stay updated on best practices and emerging trends in financial management and implement relevant practices within the organization</li></ul></li><li>Business cases</li><li>Report to the CFO</li></ol>About you:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management,</li><li>Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.</li><li>You have a strong eye for detail</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.</li><li>Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills required</li><li>Strategic mindset with a focus on driving results and continuous improvement.</li><li>A great team player and always willingly to learn</li><li>Fluency in English and Dutch verbally as well as in writing.</li></ul>Why LeydenJar?🌟 Unleash your potential: Dive into a realm where personal growth meets ownership, with the backing to achieve your career aspirations.💼 Benefits beyond the basics: Enjoy a treasure trove of perks, from a comprehensive pension plan to travel reimbursement, insurance coverage, and even a mental health platform. And yes, there's fresh fruit every Monday because why not?⏰ Work your way: Embrace the freedom of flexible hours and hybrid working, complemented by a generous 25 vacation days annually.🍹 Thirsty for Fun: Join us every first Thursday for 'Thirsty Thursday,' where we unwind and share good vibes in a laid-back setting!🎉 Fun with a purpose: Dive into our calendar of internal events, mixing business with pleasure, and fuel your personal development with exclusive trainings and courses. Are you ready to take on the challenge as a Business Controller ?We are looking forward to your application!If you'd like to learn more about LeydenJar amazing team, see below: At LeydenJar we value diversity, and we provide equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, etc. If there are two or more applicants of equal suitability for a certain position, LeydenJar can under circumstances decide to select applicants based on positive discrimination in full compliance with all relevant and applicable law.

Business Controller ﻿(climate tech)

Posting TitleFinancial Analyst IV/V - Material, Chemical and Computational Sciences.LocationCO - Golden.Position TypeRegular.Hours Per Week40.Working at NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.Job DescriptionThe chosen candidate will provide ﬁnancial management support to the Chief Financial Ofﬁcer and Center Directors, program managers, project managers, and other NREL staff. They will also work within a dynamic Chief Financial Ofﬁcer (CFO) organization closely collaborating with other ﬁnancial analysts and managers in other groups to solve complex ﬁnancial planning, programming, budgeting, and execution tasks, as well as improve institutional processes. This position is eligible to be fully remote; however, there may be some onsite requirements that require occasional travel.This position is a for a Senior Financial Analyst (Professional IV / V) and will report to the Business Manager within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&amp;A) area of OCFO supporting a senior manager within the Materials, Chemical and Computational Science (MCCS) directorate. They will partner with management to develop the annual and long-range financial plans, ensuring the management and reporting of costs are in compliance with NREL and DOE policies. Manage the financial performance of the program and/or directorate through insightful reporting and analysis. Ensure that their fellow financial analysts are well trained and highly motivated to support the research directorate with all aspects of proactive and insightful financial support. This position will work closely with the analysts of other Directorates as well as Business Managers and Business Area Managers.Job duties will include, but are not limited to:Budget Formulation and Planning:<ul><li>Support the annual NREL ﬁnancial planning process by partnering with NREL program, project and center leaders to formulate ﬁnancial estimates.</li><li>Support Program Managers with the formulation of funding requirements and affordability analysis.</li><li>Assist with the development of cost plans for Department of Energy programs, Strategic Partnership Projects (non-DOE), and other cooperative efforts.</li><li>Review and approve new business proposals and prepare the corresponding cash ﬂow analysis for DOE Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) and Strategic Partnership Projects.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate reasonableness and accuracy of ﬁnancial plans and coordinate needed updates.</li><li>Identify financial risks, issues and needed actions to leaders.</li></ul>Funds Allocations and Analysis:<ul><li>Coordinate the allocation of monthly funding with applicable project/task leaders.</li><li>Perform cash ﬂow analysis to determine funding needs at the task/project/chargeable task levels for successful project execution.</li><li>Support communications with customers to ensure timely funds receipt.</li></ul>Project/Budget Execution:<ul><li>Develop monthly ﬁnancial performance reports for assigned programs, projects and centers.</li><li>Perform plan to actual variance analyses and discuss issues and necessary actions with applicable leaders.</li><li>Communicate ﬁnancial planning requirements and deadlines to all customers.</li></ul>Finance Policies and Procedures:<ul><li>Provide ﬁnancial guidance to assigned programs, projects and centers.</li><li>Support Laboratory policies, laws and regulations by assisting program, project and center staff in their understanding of ﬁnancial management responsibilities.</li></ul>Financial Administration:<ul><li>Maintain updates to project cost breakdown structures using the Oracle Project Accounting system.</li><li>Create, support, monitor, and update various time-phased budget plans.</li><li>Assist the assigned Center/Ofﬁce directors, technology managers, Project/Task/Chargeable task leaders, service center managers with ﬁnancial management, budget development and formulation, budget execution, proposal pricing, budget monitoring and understanding cost reports.</li><li>Other ﬁnance related duties.</li></ul>.Basic QualificationsRelevant Bachelor's Degree and 14 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 12 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Applies advanced technical principles, theories and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Develops advanced concepts, techniques and standards. Develops new applications based on professional principles and theories. Viewed externally as subject matter expert in field. Comprehensive and advanced knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Superior leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.Additional Required QualificationsProfessional Level V<ul><li>Expert understanding and application of complex financial technical principles, theories, and concepts.</li><li>Develops advanced concepts, techniques, and standards which are highly innovative and ingenious.</li><li>Viewed internally and externally as subject matter expert and acts as advisor to management and customers.</li><li>Excellent leadership, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong knowledge of the issues and best practices related to GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and the DOE Financial Management Handbook.</li><li>Exceptional systems skills including Microsoft Office suite (particularly advanced in excel), Oracle (or other EBS), Hyperion Essbase (or similar).</li></ul>Professional Level IV:<ul><li>In depth understanding and application of complex financial technical principles, theories, and concepts.</li><li>Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.</li><li>Considered a subject matter expert.</li><li>Strong leadership, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Knowledge of the issues and best practices related to GAAP, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and the DOE Financial Management Handbook.</li><li>Strong systems skills including Microsoft Office suite (particularly advanced in excel), Oracle (or other EBS), Hyperion Essbase (or similar).</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications.Job Application Submission WindowThe anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: Professional V / Annual Salary Range: $95,500 - $171,900Job Profile: Professional IV / Annual Salary Range: $79,600 - $143,300NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.Benefits SummaryBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&amp;D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.* Based on eligibility rulesDrug Free WorkplaceNREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.Submission GuidelinesPlease note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application..EEO PolicyNREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.EEO is the Law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf) | Reasonable Accommodations (http://www.nrel.gov/careers/employment-policies.html)E -Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here (http://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2013/08/13/FinalOSCPosterEN08_01_2013.pdf) for English or here (http://www.justice.gov/crt/file/813271/download) for Spanish.E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 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Financial Analyst IV/V - Material, Chemical and Computational Sciences

Posting TitleBusiness Support Professional II- Materials, Chemical and Computational Sciences.LocationCO - Golden.Position TypeRegular.Hours Per Week40.Working at NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.Job DescriptionNREL is seeking a business support professional (BSP) to assist a diverse group of scientists and the Chief of Staff in the Materials, Chemical and Computational Science (MCCS) Directorate (https://www.nrel.gov/research/mcst.html). This position will report to the Associate Laboratory Director but will primarily support the MCCS Chief of Staff, the Postdoc Liaison, and select Senior Research Fellows and Senior Research Advisors.The career opportunity involves both routine business support assignments and non-routine or special assignments. Tasks include managing documentation flow, assisting or executing staff travel arrangements, managing purchases, assisting with the publication process, supporting meetings, workshops, visitor tours and large-scale events (including scheduling, room set-up, site access, security arrangements, webinars, catering, audio visual set-up, meeting materials, etc.). The BSP will also support the development of spreadsheets and other financial documents, and should be comfortable using multiple online electronic systems for finance, purchasing, travel, etc.The position requires a willingness to work as a team with other business support professionals, as well as assist lab-wide when needed. The position requires attention to detail, diplomacy, and the ability to juggle multiple projects at once. The selected applicant will display a positive, team-oriented attitude, outstanding administration skills, ability to prioritize work, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will have exceptional team and interpersonal skills.Successful BSP team members demonstrate a passion for contributing to the overall success of the senior leadership team, its projects, and NREL. Successful team members display a desire to volunteer, learn, and participate. Passion for NREL’s mission and a desire to help the MCCS senior leaders successfully contribute to NREL’s goals is important.Confidentiality, diplomacy, and a respect for protocol are needed for this position. The incumbent shall develop and maintain administrative, financial and record systems, and execute business support functions with some oversight, but at times will be required to execute tasks on their own with minimal supervision. The position will require working routinely with management. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite , including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, SharePoint and Outlook are required. Other frequently used electronic software programs include Adobe , Microsoft Forms, Oracle for accounting and purchasing, Workday for personnel functions, and Concur for travel and finance. Ideal candidates must be proficient with these programs or show a willingness to learn.PRINCIPAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Provide primary administrative support to MCCS Chief of Staff, the Postdoc Liaison, and some of the Senior Research Fellows and Senior Research Advisors in the MCCS Directorate.</li><li>Coordinate logistics for management team and leadership team meetings, and special projects for the chief of staff.</li><li>Assist Chief of Staff with planning the annual Technical Review Panel.</li><li>Execute administrative functions with minimal oversight, including sending meeting invitations, room reservations, catering, transportation, domestic and foreign visitor access as well as travel approval and expense processing for TRP members.</li><li>Timely, accurate, and effective administrative support for the programmatic, business, and operational functions.</li><li>Work closely with other MCCS Business Support Professionals to provide and receive feedback for better team support, share knowledge about navigating NREL’s policies and business systems, provide input and recommendations on organization-specific administrative practices, maintain shared documents and templates, and work cooperatively on applicable tasks, activities, and events.</li><li>Proactively coordinate and/or monitor multiple tasks and information for individuals, groups, and oneself. Typical tasks include managing calendars/scheduling, travel requirements, meeting and workshop logistics, catering arrangements, onboarding new staff, email distribution lists and access to shared file locations, hiring/contracting requirements, purchases, expense reimbursement, visitors/vendors, office supply inventory, hard copy and electronic files and records, mail/mailboxes, training requirements, safety inspection processes, correspondence, and information flow. This may include:</li><li>Engaging in new worker onboarding process by entering new hiring Requisitions into Workday (HR Human Capital Management system), coordinating initial interview processes with external candidates and the interview panel, and processing e-paperwork for new workers.</li><li>Keeping Workday up to date by initiating existing worker extensions and terminations as directed by Group Manager(s).</li><li>General lab and office supplies, and large-value items using a Purchase Card and iExpense (Oracle E-Business Suite), ASIQ (Purchase Requisition financial tracking system), and other NREL systems.</li><li>Processing travel requests and expense reports in Concur (travel approval and expense tracking system).</li><li>Keeping staff informed of upcoming events, training opportunities, accomplishments, recognitions, and celebrations.</li><li>Assist staff in preparing and/or facilitating the submission of publications, reports, presentations, and proposals. Material may be developed from rough notes, drafts, modified standard formats, brief oral outline, or other means. This may also include:</li><li>Submitting and tracking publication entries in Publication Tracker database.</li><li>Helping plan organizational meetings, creating applicable agendas and presentation slides, and taking/distribution meeting notes.</li></ul>Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:<ul><li>Ability to use independent judgment to manage and prioritize a diverse</li></ul>workload and complete assignments with strict deadlines.<ul><li>Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced open-office environment where there are frequent interruptions and continually shifting priorities, with a knack for getting things done with attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to navigate uncertainty to identify solutions to needs that arise to enable technical and professional staff to conduct their work.</li><li>Eager to work behind the scenes to help others complete their tasks, or to complete tasks on their behalf while exhibiting a positive, can-do, “how can I help” attitude.</li><li>Comfortable with and skilled at facilitating a productive hybrid environment, providing equivalent support to technical and professional staff that may be either in person or remote on any given day.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work proactively and take initiative as needed in non-routine situations.</li><li>Skilled at investigating and troubleshooting issues, solving problems, and finding ways to complete even unfamiliar complex tasks with little input from supervisor.</li><li>Ability to effectively work with and communicate clearly with staff from diverse cultural and technical backgrounds, and collaboratively as part of a team.</li><li>Ability to make decisions independently, within the authority of the position, seeking input only as needed when decisions will involve others.</li><li>Aptitude for quickly learning new skills, new processes, and unfamiliar business software systems with complicated user interfaces.</li><li>Capable of gathering and synthesizing information from various sources and using it to complete tasks, inform staff, or otherwise advance the work of the center.</li><li>Excellent computer skills on both Windows and Mac operating systems, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) and PDF generation/manipulation software.</li><li>Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism regarding technical and administrative activities in an environment with sensitive and proprietary information.</li></ul>.Basic QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent and 1 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Associate's Degree or certification program of comparable scope or equivalent relevant education/experience. Solid knowledge of the job. Substantial understanding of general aspects of the job with a broad understanding of the detailed aspects of the job. Intermediate skills in applicable software packages and office equipment. Basic project administration skills. Ability to prioritize work. Proficient in written and verbal communications. Very good team and interpersonal skills.* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.Additional Required QualificationsBusiness Support Professionals within the MCCS Directorate may not be remote but are afforded the opportunity to work from home some number of days per week upon agreement between the employee and their line manager as duties, schedules, and job performance allow.Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or related field;</li><li>Two or more years of relevant experience: executing business support functions, experience working as a part of a team, experience supporting technical and/or research staff, or experience in a mission-driven organization.</li><li>Familiarity with technology that supports presentations, online meetings and video/web conferencing, and shared file storage and application integration in Microsoft Teams.</li><li>Event planning; coordination across multiple teams, with many attendees and logistics.</li></ul>Experience using business systems such as Workday, Concur, or Oracle solutions, and developing and/or using solutions and workflows built with SharePoint. If Bachelors, any field if Associates, prefer something office-related or process-management related..Job Application Submission WindowThe anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: Business Support II / Annual Salary Range: $42,700 - $68,300NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.Benefits SummaryBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&amp;D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.* Based on eligibility rulesDrug Free WorkplaceNREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.Submission GuidelinesPlease note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application..EEO PolicyNREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.EEO is the Law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf) | Reasonable Accommodations (http://www.nrel.gov/careers/employment-policies.html)E -Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here (http://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2013/08/13/FinalOSCPosterEN08_01_2013.pdf) for English or here (http://www.justice.gov/crt/file/813271/download) for Spanish.E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 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Business Support Professional II- Materials, Chemical and Computational Sciences

Posting TitleProfessional IV Senior Accountant.LocationCO - Golden.Position TypeRegular.Hours Per Week40.Working at NRELFrom day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.Job DescriptionThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation’s primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Join us to perform responsibilities as a senior accountant for the Financial Operations Group within the Office of the CFO. Provide general accounting, financial reporting, research, and analysis of accounting and financial reporting issues, and provides additional support to the Financial Reporting Team. This position reports to the General Ledger Manager.Full cycle Accounting to include the following:<ul><li>Provides financial information to management and stakeholders by researching and analyzing accounting data, preparing reports.</li><li>Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards for the accounting department.</li><li>Performs and prepares accurate and timely journal entries, general ledger posts, balance and reconciliations, entry adjustments, financial statements and closing the books.</li><li>Responsible for the month-end closing process and ensure the accurate and timely recording of accounting transactions.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and timeliness preparation and transmission of the Laboratory’s financial data to the Standard Accounting and Reporting System (STARS) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)</li><li>Assistance with the monthly trial balance reconciliation between NREL and DOE at an accounting flexfield level, the uncosted balances reconciliation between NREL and DOE, and all other periodic reconciliations as required by the DOE or NREL management.</li><li>Reviews and conducts analysis, reports on discrepancies, and assists with the corrections of the NREL financial statements to ensure correct financial reporting to the DOE.</li><li>Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.</li><li>Maintains financial security by following internal controls and standard operating procedures.</li><li>Ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), federal accounting standards (SFFAS), applicable laws, regulations, DOE contractual requirements, and NREL and Alliance policies and procedures.</li><li>Maintains a high standard of customer service to stakeholders and internal customers.</li><li>Broad knowledge of specific principles, procedures, and practices related to supported fields and disciplines.</li></ul>The successful candidate will be a continuous learner, think critically, take initiative, and have a commitment to quality and detail. We are looking for someone who can lead by example with a high standard of accounting and contribute towards process and reporting improvements for the OCFO. This role focuses on a fast-paced and highly diverse set of challenges daily - no two days are the same. This team is viewed as valuable business advisors to provide consultation across the lab, so we can continue to do our highly accountable and good work on researching renewables and energy efficiency technology..Basic QualificationsRelevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience in accounting or similar field. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience in accounting or similar field. Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience in accounting or similar field. Or, relevant JD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience in accounting or similar field.* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.Additional Required Qualifications<ul><li>This position will require access to sensitive information, Government facilities, and/or Government information systems restricted to individuals with US citizenship. Only applicants that are US Citizens at the time of application will be considered.</li><li>Thorough working knowledge of GAAP.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with fully integrated ERP financial systems.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a variety of customers and management levels.</li><li>Detail oriented and proactive in issue identification and solution implementation.</li><li>Ability to work well with people across organizations and drive solutions through to conclusion.</li><li>Expert level data aggregation and spreadsheet skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Accuracy, timeliness and meeting critical deadlines is a must.</li><li>Ability to handle multiple responsibilities concurrently and can work independently as well as in a team environment.</li><li>Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.</li><li>Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.</li><li>Considered internal subject matter expert.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures, and practices related to specific field.</li><li>Excellent leadership, project management and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to use various computer software programs.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Master’s degree in accounting or equivalent relevant experience.</li><li>Certified Public Accountant or CPA.</li><li>Prior government contractor experience.</li></ul>.Job Application Submission WindowThe anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: Professional IV / Annual Salary Range: $79,600 - $143,300NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.Benefits SummaryBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&amp;D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.* Based on eligibility rulesDrug Free WorkplaceNREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.Submission GuidelinesPlease note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application..EEO PolicyNREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.EEO is the Law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf) | Reasonable Accommodations (http://www.nrel.gov/careers/employment-policies.html)E -Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here (http://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2013/08/13/FinalOSCPosterEN08_01_2013.pdf) for English or here (http://www.justice.gov/crt/file/813271/download) for Spanish.E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.

Professional IV Senior Accountant

Posting TitleProject Manager - Cybersecurity Research Center.LocationCO - Golden.Position TypeRegular.Hours Per Week40.Working at NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet. Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role. Job DescriptionWe are hiring in our Cybersecurity Research Center. Staff in NREL’s Cybersecurity Research Center work to secure the energy transformation by leading cutting-edge, impactful cybersecurity research that enables scalable and quantifiable risk reduction for future energy systems. The Cybersecurity Center Project Manager (PM) will primarily be responsible for the following:<ul><li>Manage projects requiring the development and management of a project timelines</li><li>Direct project team members through matrixed management; and be accountable for the development and administration of project budgets</li><li>Given the cross-cutting nature of the research projects, the role also focuses on working across multiple groups within the Center, and teams across NREL</li><li>Perform complex financial and resource planning/forecasting duties in coordination with other Center project managers and leadership to ensure projects across the center are funded and resourced appropriately</li><li>Codifying center-wide business processes and standardizing best practices for reporting and record keeping across all projects and teams within the center</li><li>The PM will be assigned as an NREL point-of-contact for tasks or projects including Center financial and resource planning.</li><li>Responsibilities will require some interactions with DOE and/or other project managers and external stakeholders</li><li>Developing scope of work with partners/DOE, developing an execution plan and assisting senior staff with project execution</li><li>May also be required to support quarterly/annual deliverables including project reports, presentations, workshop summaries, etc.</li><li>Assist the Group Managers and senior research staff with organizing workshops, seminars/webinars, and stakeholder outreach activities.</li><li>Serve to support the integration of cross-project elements including but not limited to Finance, Procurement, Funds-in, Risk Management, Project and Business Management, and Client/Sponsor teams.</li><li>Researches, assembles, and evaluates project information or data and recommends process improvement and solutions to project issues.</li></ul>The PM will need to understand complex research concepts and translate them into growth forecasting, making sure new work is strategically aligned with the growth direction, that staff are available to complete incoming work, and that NREL is making wise use of limited internal investments in the Center. Those responsibilities include:<ul><li>Supporting principal investigators (PIs) and senior staff with project execution including developing schedules, milestones, budgets, identifying and planning staff resources</li><li>Supporting, managing, and coordinating projects around capabilities such as the ARIES Cyber Range</li><li>Organizing DOE and stakeholder outreach activities including workshops, webinars, seminars, and industry advisory board meetings</li><li>Engaging stakeholders including the DOE program managers and external partners including industry, academia, and other national lab partners</li><li>Working independently to manage complex project(s) activities, deliverables, and problems</li><li>Collaborating in the development and implementation of standard practices for analyzing and collectively managing projects across the Center</li><li>Implementing and manages project control systems and metrics and integrates project data for decision makers</li><li>Providing technical information and analysis on project(s) plans, progress, and other information to external requestors</li><li>Participating in task and project negotiations</li><li>Holding primary responsibility for monitoring and administering funding and expenditures</li><li>Establishing project budget. May work with management and senior staff to secure external funding.</li><li>Leading and mentoring the project coordination team within the Center</li><li>Delegating new project awards to other Project Coordinators</li><li>Providing training on new processes/best practices</li><li>Tracking and analyzing progress toward annual business volume targets</li><li>Setting, monitoring, and updating staff coverage forecasts and targets</li><li>Planning for new hires and providing substantive justification for issuing requisitions</li><li>Planning, tracking, and reporting on indirect and institutional investments</li><li>Representing the Cybersecurity Center as its lead Project Manager in meetings at higher organizational levels</li></ul>Note: This position will require regular in-person job duties in a hybrid work environment. This role is not eligible for 100% remote options. .Basic QualificationsRelevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date. Additional Required Qualifications<ul><li>Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE O 472.2A for additional information.</li><li>Understanding and application of project management principles, concepts, practices and standards.</li><li>Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness.</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal, conflict resolution, teaming and communication skills.</li><li>Highly detail-orientated and thorough</li><li>Desire to continually develop project management skills, including learning how to use and apply new project management tools or using existing tools to meet project management needs</li><li>Proficiency and experience using Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite and other computer software programs such as PowerBI needed to effectively track and manage a projects</li><li>Skills in problem-solving related to project challenges</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Demonstrated skills to administer project sites, such as SharePoint</li><li>Strong interest in learning about technical and institutional aspects of NREL’s energy research projects</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with team members and project leaders.</li><li>PMP or other project management certification</li><li>Knowledge and experience with managing complex projects (&gt;$3M total funding)</li><li>Experience with engaging with commercial entities</li><li>Ability to prepare professional communications that are appropriate for internal and external stakeholders</li></ul>.Job Application Submission WindowThe anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: Project Manager IV / Annual Salary Range: $95,500 - $171,900NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.Benefits SummaryBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&amp;D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.* Based on eligibility rulesDrug Free WorkplaceNREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.Submission GuidelinesPlease note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application..EEO PolicyNREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.EEO is the Law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_unformattedESQA508c.pdf) | Reasonable Accommodations (http://www.nrel.gov/careers/employment-policies.html) E -Verify www.dhs.gov/E-Verify For information about right to work, click here (http://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2013/08/13/FinalOSCPosterEN08_01_2013.pdf) for English or here (http://www.justice.gov/crt/file/813271/download) for Spanish.E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.

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