Director of Operations Finance

Description

Join Enlight and help shape the future of clean energy. 

Enlight is a leading global renewable energy company, developing, building, owning and operating large-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects across the U.S., Europe and MENA. 

We're growing, and looking for talented people to join us on the journey. 

We are looking for a Director of Operations Finance to lead financial planning, control, reporting, and revenue assurance across Enlight's global operating asset portfolio. 

The role combines financial oversight, management decision support, leadership of a professional team, and development of scalable financial processes across international operations.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Performance 

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and financial planning. 
• Monitor revenue, OPEX, EBITDA, and cash flow against budget and forecast. 
• Lead periodic financial reporting, variance analysis, and management insights. 

Revenue Assurance & Financial Control 

• Oversee revenue reconciliation, billing accuracy, and collection discrepancies. 
• Establish financial controls and ensure timely resolution of material variances. 

SPV Finance Operations 

• Oversee local accounting providers, financial reporting, and financial processes across international SPVs. 
• Monitor payables, receivables, cash positions, and financial obligations. 
• Coordinate with Corporate Finance while maintaining clear functional boundaries. 

Financial Analysis & Decision Support 

• Oversee financial models, scenario analysis, and business-case evaluations. 
• Provide financial insights supporting operational and commercial decisions. 

Leadership & Process Improvement 

• Lead and develop the Operations Finance team. 
• Collaborate with Asset Management, Commercial, and Corporate Finance. 
• Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement of financial processes. 

Requirements

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field - mandatory. 
• MBA or relevant advanced degree - significant advantage. 
• CPA qualification - significant advantage. 

Experience 

• 8+ years of relevant financial experience, including management experience - mandatory. 
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial control, and management reporting - mandatory. 
• Experience managing professional teams and working with senior management - mandatory. 
• Experience in international, multi-entity environments - significant advantage. 
• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or asset-intensive industries - significant advantage. 
• Familiarity with SPV structures, ERP systems, and BI tools - significant advantage. 

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong financial and analytical capabilities. 
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. 
• Strategic thinking combined with attention to detail and strong execution capabilities. 
• Ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights. 
• High level of English proficiency - mandatory.