Senior Director Operations Finance and Business Partnering

Opal Fuels•White Plains, NY

1d•$190,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

OPAL Fuels is hiring for a Senior Director, Operations Finance & Business Partnering with at least 12 years of experience to work in their Finance Planning & Analysis department. This position reports to the SVP Business, Financial Planning & Analysis and will be located in their White Plains, New York headquarters. The Senior Director, Operations Finance & Business Partnering will serve as a strategic partner to the Business Segment Leadership, driving financial performance and decision-making through data-driven insights. This role will be overseeing budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial modeling, and strategic analysis for the organization. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the energy sector, deep financial acumen, and experience leading high-performing teams in dynamic, capital-intensive environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required, MBA, CPA, or CFA designation preferred.
12+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior FP&A role.
Finance Transformation and implementation of Anaplan and ERP solution, i.e. NetSuite
Prior experience in the energy sector (e.g., utilities, renewables, oil & gas, infrastructure).
Proven ability to support executive decision-making with complex financial and strategic analysis.
Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and capital planning.
Deep understanding of the energy sector’s regulatory, capital, and operational dynamics.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Expertise in financial systems (e.g. Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan) and advanced Excel skills.
Strategic thinker with a 12+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior FP&A role.
Influential leader with the ability to drive change and inspire teams.
High integrity, accountability, and commitment to excellence.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or CFA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, long-range plans, and monthly/quarterly forecasting.
Partner with business segment leadership to shape financial strategy aligned with corporate goals, energy market dynamics, and regulatory landscapes.
Provide forward-looking financial analysis and modeling to support strategic investments, capital projects, and risk management.
Collaborate with business unit leaders to develop and analyze financial performance, operational KPIs, and scenario planning.
Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve profitability, cash flow, and capital efficiency.
Monitor energy market trends, commodity prices, and regulatory changes to assess financial impact and recommend proactive measures.
Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting and business intelligence to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
Improve FP&A processes, tools, and systems to enhance forecasting accuracy, transparency, and agility.
Provide insights and reporting to support investor relations and stakeholder communications.