Application Guide

How to Apply for IPP Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

at Aggreko

🏢 About Aggreko

Aggreko is a global leader in innovative energy solutions, providing temporary power, heating, cooling, and oil-free air to diverse industries including events, mining, and remote communities. Their commitment to reducing environmental impact makes them a purpose-driven company where your work directly supports sustainability and critical operations worldwide.

About This Role

As an IPP Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst, you will drive financial visibility and accountability across the Independent Power Producers (IPP) division by leading the 5-year plan, annual budget, and mid-year recasts. Your insights will directly influence strategic decisions for capex and investment, making you a key partner to senior leadership and Group Finance.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day starts with checking emails and updating the monthly reporting package, then meeting with IPP leadership to discuss recent financial results and variances. You'll spend time refining capex forecasts, preparing slides for the Group Finance presentation, and collaborating on ad hoc analysis to support strategic decisions—all while managing deadlines across time zones.

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🎯 Who Aggreko Is Looking For

  • Experienced in financial planning and analysis, specifically with capex forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis in a corporate or energy sector environment.
  • Proficient in building and maintaining complex financial models, with a strong attention to detail and ability to validate assumptions and data integrity.
  • Skilled in communicating financial results to senior leadership, including creating executive-level PowerPoint presentations and monthly reporting packages.
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with teams like Group Finance and IPP leadership, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, remote setting.

📝 Tips for Applying to Aggreko

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific experience with 5-year planning, annual budgets, and mid-year recasts, using metrics to show impact (e.g., improved forecast accuracy).

2

Emphasize any experience with capex management, including submittal processes and investment history tracking, as this is a key responsibility.

3

Include examples of PowerPoint decks you've created for senior leadership, focusing on how you made complex financial data clear and actionable.

4

Showcase your ability to work remotely by mentioning tools you use (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Tableau) and how you manage communication across time zones.

5

Research Aggreko's IPP division and recent projects (e.g., renewable energy initiatives) to mention in your cover letter, showing genuine interest.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your experience leading the full planning cycle (5-year plan, budget, recasts) and how you've driven accountability in past roles.", 'Specific examples of capex forecasting and investment analysis, and how your insights influenced strategic decisions.', 'Your ability to create executive-level reporting packages that simplify complex data for decision-makers.', "Your enthusiasm for Aggreko's mission in sustainable energy and how your financial expertise can support their IPP growth."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Aggreko's recent press releases and investor materials to understand their IPP division's growth strategy and key projects.
  • → Learn about Aggreko's sustainability goals and how the IPP division contributes to reducing environmental impact.
  • → Check the company's culture and remote work policies on Glassdoor or LinkedIn to understand expectations for remote collaboration.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the energy industry trends, especially in temporary power and renewable integration, to discuss during interviews.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would approach building the 5-year plan for a new IPP project, including key assumptions and risk factors.
2 Describe a time you identified a significant variance in a budget and how you communicated it to leadership.
3 How do you manage competing deadlines for monthly reporting, mid-year recasts, and ad hoc requests?
4 Tell us about your experience with capex approval processes and how you ensure compliance with group guidelines.
5 What financial modeling best practices do you follow to ensure data integrity, and how do you validate assumptions?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter without mentioning Aggreko or the IPP role; tailor it to show you've researched the company.
  • Focusing only on accounting skills rather than FP&A, strategic analysis, and communication with leadership.
  • Neglecting to highlight remote work experience or self-discipline; this role is remote, so demonstrate your ability to work independently.

📅 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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