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Qcells Europe · 3 weeks ago

VP of Strategy

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Qcells is a leading provider of residential solar and home energy financing solutions. The VP of Strategy will lead the ideation, prioritization, and implementation of strategic initiatives, driving cross-functional projects and aligning priorities with the executive team and affiliates.

ElectronicsEnergyEnergy StorageIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar

Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO and other members of the EnFin leadership team to define and continuously refine the company’s strategic roadmap, business model evolution, and long-term growth priorities

Lead strategic analysis and scenario planning to evaluate new opportunities (e.g. product expansion, channel partnerships, M&A)

Translate high-level goals into actionable initiatives and KPIs, ensuring clear accountability, timelines, and performance tracking

Support investor/parent company communications with strategic narratives and performance insights

Lead cross functional efforts across EnFin and the larger Qcells organization to drive projects from ideation stage to implementation while maintaining visibility and buy-in from all stakeholders

Lead operational reviews on business performance and priority progress (e.g. monthly/quarterly business reviews)

Drive key leadership meetings and facilitate alignment on key issues and opportunities

Qualification

Corporate strategyFinancial systems knowledgeCross-functional leadershipAnalytical skillsProcess reengineeringAdvanced financial modelingOperational efficiencySolar industry experienceTeam managementStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or related field

Minimum of 10-15+ years of progressive work experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, finance, or operations

Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives that drive measurable business transformation

Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills

Experience effectively absorbing, processing, and communicating important data

Strong understanding of the financial systems and financial service sector

Proven track record of successfully leading process reengineering initiatives that improved operational efficiency

Consistently recognized for optimizing processes to create scalable, efficient operations, resulting in improved customer experience

Experienced in leading and mentoring a team of finance professionals in a fast-paced, innovative environment

Strategic thinker with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment

Facilitate leadership meetings, quarterly business reviews, strategic offsites, and advisory board materials

Manage a strong team, hire and retain top talent, and build team culture

Preferred

Master's degree in business or finance

Experience operating within a multinational corporate environment a strong plus

Experience with advanced financial modeling and analysis tools

Solar Industry experience (Renewable)

Company

Qcells Europe

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Qcells is a renowned complete energy solutions provider in solar cells and modules, energy storage solutions, downstream project business, and distributed energy solutions business.

Founded in 1999

Wolfen, Sachsen-Anhalt, DEU

1001-5000 employees