Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Company Overview

Redtail Renewables is a private equity–backed renewable natural gas (RNG) developer focused on converting landfill gas into clean, low-carbon fuel. Our team has developed and financed multiple RNG projects across the U.S. in partnership with leading waste management companies, utilities, and institutional investors. Redtail combines disciplined project finance expertise with a mission-driven focus on sustainability, execution excellence, and long-term value creation.

Position Summary

The FP&A Manager will be a key member of Redtail’s finance team, responsible for leading forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, and financial reporting across corporate and project entities. This role bridges the gap between accounting and strategy—turning financial data into actionable insights for leadership, the Board of Directors, lenders, and investors. The FP&A Manager will work directly with the CFO and Controller and will have visibility across development, operations, and investment functions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop, maintain, and improve consolidated financial models covering corporate and project-level entities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts, variance analyses, and management reports.
• Lead annual budgeting process in coordination with the CFO and department heads.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning across corporate and project entities.
• Support scenario and sensitivity analyses for portfolio-level decision-making.

Project Finance Support

• Build and maintain project-level financial models (construction, operations, and tax equity phases).
• Support debt sizing, coverage ratio testing (DSCR, LLCR), and capital stack analysis.
• Collaborate with development and accounting teams on ITC/45Z credit modeling and valuation.
• Assist with lender and investor reporting packages (Comerica, Inyarek, Pacolet, etc.

Reporting & Analytics

• Create dashboards to monitor KPIs, production, cash flow, and covenant compliance.
• Work with the Controller to reconcile financial forecasts with actuals.
• Automate recurring reporting processes where possible.
• Support board and sponsor reporting with clean, data-driven visuals and commentary.

Strategic & Operational Support

• Provide financial insight for business development decisions, acquisitions, and contract negotiations.
• Partner with operations to track performance versus pro forma and identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop margin, return, and payback analyses for new projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CFA a plus)
• Experience: 5–8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, investment banking, project finance, or corporate development—preferably in energy, renewables, or infrastructure.
• Technical Skills: Strong Excel and financial modeling proficiency, experience with financial reporting tools and processes, and understanding of GAAP and project finance structures.
• Soft Skills: Highly analytical, strong communication and presentation abilities, collaborative mindset, and comfort in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Why Join Us

At Redtail, you will be part of a fast-growing company at the forefront of renewable energy, helping to shape sustainable infrastructure, and make a direct impact on cleaner energy production.

• Opportunity to help build one of the fastest-growing RNG developers in the U.S.
• Exposure to C-suite, board-level discussions, and institutional investors.
• Hands-on role with immediate impact and growth potential
• Mission-driven team focused on sustainability, integrity, and execution excellence.

Location: Houston, TX or Dallas, TX

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance incentives