Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority

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About The Position

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis provides strategic leadership and oversight of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function. Leads financial analysis to support executive decision-making, regulatory compliance, and long-term financial sustainability. Supports the success of the Authority by coordinating with the Finance, Operations and Administration Leadership by coordinating analyses, cross-divisional projects, resource assignments and deliverables. Works closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to ensure timely execution of priorities in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. Maintains continuous awareness of organizational goals and progress against the Authority’s Strategic Plan.

Requirements

Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, or related finance functions.
Minimum five (5) years of management or leadership experience.
Experience within a public utility, energy company, governmental authority, regulated industry, or similarly complex organization.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, Power Query, Pivot Tables, and advanced analytical functions.
Experience with enterprise financial systems, business intelligence platforms, data visualization tools (e.g., Cognos, Power BI, Tableau), and ERP systems.
Familiarity with Strategic Plan development, implementation, and performance tracking.
Proficiency in forecasting, financial modeling, and analytical techniques.
Experience in additional finance disciplines, including Treasury, Risk Management, Capital Planning, or related areas.
Demonstrated knowledge of current financial technologies, business intelligence platforms, and data analytics tools used to support decision-making and organizational performance.
Professional certifications in financial planning and analysis or related fields, such as FPAC (Certified Corporate FP&A Professional), FPAP, CFA, CPA, or equivalent credentials.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), utilizing such tools as COGNOS and other advanced data methods, such as pivot tables, filters, VLOOKUPS etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, used to present data to management.
Analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities.
Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in all interactions.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced executive environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee cross-functional initiatives, partnering with organizational leaders to align priorities, drive execution and achieve strategic business objectives.
Leads the development and execution of the Authority’s annual budget and long-range financial plans and submits recommendations to the CFO for review and approval prior to presentation to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
Provides financial insights to executive leadership to support strategic initiatives and operational decisions.
Evaluates financial performance and identifies risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
Supports the CFO in monitoring and advancing key strategic initiatives tied to the Authority’s Strategic Plan.
Prepare and review executive-level reports, presentations, and briefing materials for internal and external meetings.
Identify risks and operational challenges and escalate issues with recommended solutions.
Facilitate leadership meetings, including agenda preparation, documentation of action items, and follow-up on deliverables.
Monitor organizational performance metrics and assist in the development of reports and dashboards to track progress against goals.
Ensure alignment between operational activities and long-term strategic objectives across departments.
Assist in policy development, process improvements, and implementation of operational best practices.
Manage confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, long-term financial projections, and scenario analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Develop and monitor key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs) and provide variance analyses to executive leadership.
Analyze trends in revenue, expenses, cash flow, capital expenditures, and operational performance to identify risks and opportunities.
Support regulatory filings, rate studies, and financial analyses required by regulatory agencies, auditors, bondholders, and other stakeholders.
Evaluate capital investment projects and provide financial analysis to support infrastructure planning and resource allocation.
Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams with high-level administrative, operational or strategic functions.
Strong project management capability, including planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of multiple concurrent initiatives.
Direct, mentor, and develop FP&A staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.