Director of Operational FP&A at Creative Financial Staffing

Director of Operational FP&A Job Overview:

The Director of Operational FP&A is responsible for leading the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function related to the operational aspects of a natural gas company. This includes forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing key financial metrics, while providing strategic financial insight to support decision-making across operations. The role will work closely with the executive team, operations, supply chain, and other departments to optimize performance, ensure financial targets are met, and drive operational efficiency.

Director of Operational FP&A Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Financial Planning: Lead the development and management of the company’s operational financial planning processes, including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Data Analysis & Performance Reporting:
  Provide in-depth financial analysis of operational performance, focusing on key metrics such as production costs, fuel utilization, capital expenditure, and efficiency targets.
• Strategic Partnering: Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and project management teams to provide financial insights and support for business decisions, including cost optimization and performance improvement initiatives.
• Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to assess the impact of operational changes, market dynamics, and capital investments on the company’s financial performance.
• Risk Management: Identify and evaluate financial risks related to operations, including commodity price fluctuations, regulatory changes, and supply chain disruptions, and propose risk mitigation strategies.
• Capex & Project Evaluation: Lead financial evaluation of major capital projects, including investment appraisals, ROI analysis, and post-implementation reviews.
• Cost Control & Efficiency: Establish key operational cost control measures, monitor ongoing performance, and recommend improvements to drive efficiency and profitability.
• Leadership & Team Management: Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.

Director of Operational FP&A Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance
• Experience:
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Prior experience in the natural gas, energy, or utility sector is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of managing operational finance teams in a complex, capital-intensive industry.

MaxSalary: USD210000
MinSalary: USD180000