Application Guide

How to Apply for Business Systems Analyst (Remote)

at SOLV Energy

🏢 About SOLV Energy

SOLV Energy is a leader in the solar energy industry, pioneering cleaner power across North America. Working here means contributing to meaningful environmental impact while being part of a company that values innovation and sustainability. The remote culture offers flexibility without sacrificing collaboration.

About This Role

As a Business Systems Analyst, you'll be the bridge between finance and technology, ensuring the smooth operation of FP&A systems like Planful. Your work directly supports budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, enabling data-driven decisions that drive the company's growth in the renewable energy sector.

💡 A Day in the Life

Start your day checking system alerts and responding to end-user queries from finance teams. Mid-morning, you might work on a Planful report enhancement or reconcile data for the monthly forecast. After lunch, you could join a cross-functional meeting to gather requirements for a new budgeting module, then spend the afternoon testing system changes or documenting processes.

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🎯 Who SOLV Energy Is Looking For

  • Has 3-5 years of hands-on experience with EPM/CPM platforms, especially Planful, and can demonstrate troubleshooting and system optimization skills.
  • Possesses a strong understanding of financial planning processes (budgeting, forecasting, consolidations) and can translate business needs into system requirements.
  • Is proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) and comfortable working with financial data reconciliations and validation.
  • Thrives in a remote environment, communicates proactively, and enjoys solving problems independently while supporting end-users across teams.

📝 Tips for Applying to SOLV Energy

1

Highlight specific experience with Planful or similar EPM tools in your resume and cover letter—mention any certifications or training.

2

Quantify your impact: e.g., 'Reduced monthly close time by 20% through system automation' or 'Supported a $50M budgeting process.'

3

Tailor your resume to emphasize financial systems administration, not just general IT support—focus on FP&A processes.

4

In your cover letter, connect your skills to SOLV Energy's mission in renewable energy—show passion for sustainability.

5

Research SOLV Energy's recent projects (e.g., solar farms) and mention how your role can support their financial scalability.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Emphasize your experience with financial planning systems and how you've improved processes or supported budgeting/forecasting.", "Show enthusiasm for the renewable energy industry and SOLV Energy's specific impact on cleaner power.", 'Demonstrate your ability to work remotely and autonomously while maintaining strong stakeholder communication.', 'Mention any cross-functional collaboration with finance and IT teams, as this role bridges both.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review SOLV Energy's website to understand their project portfolio and recent news (e.g., new solar installations).
  • → Check LinkedIn for employee profiles to understand the company culture and team structure.
  • → Look up Planful's latest features or updates to show you're current with the tool.
  • → Read about challenges in the solar industry (e.g., supply chain, regulatory changes) to contextualize financial planning needs.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a time you supported an annual budgeting cycle—what systems did you use and what challenges arose?
2 How would you troubleshoot a data discrepancy in Planful between the forecast and actuals?
3 Describe your experience with financial reporting and dashboard creation—what tools and metrics did you use?
4 How do you prioritize support requests from multiple end-users while maintaining system maintenance tasks?
5 What improvements would you suggest to streamline our FP&A processes given SOLV Energy's growth?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on technical skills without linking them to financial outcomes—this role requires business acumen.
  • Avoid generic statements about 'working hard'—instead, provide specific examples of system optimizations or process improvements.
  • Don't neglect to mention remote work experience or self-discipline; the role is fully remote, and employers look for proven remote success.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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