Director - Finance

Central Hudson•Poughkeepsie, AR

22d

About The Position

What is a Director - Finance? Our company is a regulated utility with $1 billion in annual revenues, $2.8 billion in rate base, $350 million in annual capital expenditures, $315 million in O&M costs (excluding commodity costs), and a workforce of approximately 1,275 employees. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Finance to lead our financial planning and analysis function. What does a Director - Finance do? Leads the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning Develops and implements capital/financial planning strategies, and investment prioritization aligned with customer value, corporate objectives and regulatory obligations Supports Rate Case development and regulatory filings with robust financial analysis and documentation Communicates strategic financial insights and recommendations to the executive team supported by external insights with a focus on delivering robust commercial outcomes Oversees driver-based financial modeling, scenario analyses, and performance management across business units Be a trusted partner with operations, regulatory affairs, and other departments to align and drive financial plans with operational goals Drives finance transformation initiatives including process improvements and technology adoption Leads and mentors the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, business engagement, and accountability Provides support for storm restoration efforts What does it take to be a Director – Finance? Required: Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience. Equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered. Proven finance leader with demonstrated experience guiding teams and influencing decision-making at a senior level Strong capabilities in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance management, with the ability to apply these tools in complex business environments Experience working in regulated or capital intensive industries, with an understanding of capital planning, long term investment decision-making, and regulatory or compliance considerations Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a track record of translating complex financial information into clear insights for non financial and executive audiences Familiarity with regulated, capital intensive, or highly governed industries or demonstrated ability to quickly develop fluency in regulatory frameworks, capital planning, and compliance considerations Experience in regulated industries, preferably utilities or energy, with an understanding of utility finance, capital planning, and regulatory frameworks. Valid driver’s license Preferred: Strategic thinker with the ability to align finance with long-term business goals Technologically fluent and data-driven decision maker Collaborative leader with cross-functional influence, high integrity and a commitment to transparency Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience. Equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be considered.
Proven finance leader with demonstrated experience guiding teams and influencing decision-making at a senior level
Strong capabilities in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance management, with the ability to apply these tools in complex business environments
Experience working in regulated or capital intensive industries, with an understanding of capital planning, long term investment decision-making, and regulatory or compliance considerations
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a track record of translating complex financial information into clear insights for non financial and executive audiences
Familiarity with regulated, capital intensive, or highly governed industries or demonstrated ability to quickly develop fluency in regulatory frameworks, capital planning, and compliance considerations
Experience in regulated industries, preferably utilities or energy, with an understanding of utility finance, capital planning, and regulatory frameworks.
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Strategic thinker with the ability to align finance with long-term business goals
Technologically fluent and data-driven decision maker
Collaborative leader with cross-functional influence, high integrity and a commitment to transparency
Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Leads the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
Develops and implements capital/financial planning strategies, and investment prioritization aligned with customer value, corporate objectives and regulatory obligations
Supports Rate Case development and regulatory filings with robust financial analysis and documentation
Communicates strategic financial insights and recommendations to the executive team supported by external insights with a focus on delivering robust commercial outcomes
Oversees driver-based financial modeling, scenario analyses, and performance management across business units
Be a trusted partner with operations, regulatory affairs, and other departments to align and drive financial plans with operational goals
Drives finance transformation initiatives including process improvements and technology adoption
Leads and mentors the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, business engagement, and accountability
Provides support for storm restoration efforts