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Director of Finance

Spencer Ogden

The Role

Overview

Develops financial models, leads budgeting/forecasting, and supports reporting for plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • financial modelling
  • liquidity management
  • scenario analysis
  • budget consolidation
  • kpi reporting
  • compliance reporting

Tasks

Reporting to the CFO, The Director of Finance is responsible for developing and managing performance reporting and robust financial models for use by Line Managers, Senior Management, Directors, lenders, and shareholders in support of plant operations, business development and compliance. -Help maintain strong lender relationships through proactive communication and updates. -Monitor liquidity across the business and accounts to optimize corporate cash flow. -Assist in driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. -Conduct scenario analysis to assess viability and evaluate potential outcomes to guide investment decisions and corporate transactions. -Manage the annual budgeting process using available tools to consolidate data and feed corporate models. -Assist in preparing quarterly Board presentations, KPI reporting, and monthly performance review materials. -Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making based on historical, current, and projected performance. -Perform monthly EBITDA reviews and variance analyses, communicating insights to Senior Management. -Prepare quarterly forecasts of plant generation, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and corporate expenditures in collaboration with plant, operations, and corporate staff. -Ensure timely and accurate compliance reporting, including calculation of debt service coverage ratios (DSCRs), delivery of periodic operating reports, and fulfillment of other requirements as required by lenders and shareholders.

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • mba
  • excel
  • powerpoint
  • tableau
  • netsuite

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related field -Experience in Energy, Investment Banking, and/or Private Equity -Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods -Experience with Tableau, Power BI, Coefficient, or similar reporting tools -Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record -Solid understanding of financial modeling best practices -Robust knowledge of accounting and its integration with finance and cash flow -Occasional work outside of normal hours and ability to lift up to 20 pounds -Ability to travel domestically up to 10% -Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint -Experience with NetSuite or other similar ERP systems -MBA or MS in Finance

The Company

About Spencer Ogden

-Rapid growth led to first U.S. office in Houston in 2011, followed by expansion across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas. -Serves full project lifecycles—from oil & gas and nuclear to power generation and renewable energy staffing. -Operates with over a dozen offices globally, including major hubs like New York, Singapore, Dubai, and Perth. -Recognized for unique office spaces, such as the Houston HQ repurposed from a nightclub with retro-British flair and open layouts. -Delivers talent to niche sectors such as nuclear, smart energy, mining, marine, rail, and built environment.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Infrastructure

Natural Resources

Wind

Solar

Storage

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging

Decarbonisation

Nuclear

Green Hydrogen

Water Resources

Government