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New Jersey Resources · 15 hours ago

Director Financial Planning and Analysis

Wall Township, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$144K/yr - $183K/yr

10+ years exp

New Jersey Resources is a Fortune 1000 diversified energy company focused on pursuing a reliable, sustainable, cleaner energy future. The Director of FP&A will lead enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, and strategic analysis, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

Asset ManagementEnergyHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Home ServicesNatural Resources

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Create strong partnerships with senior business leaders

Deliver actionable insights based on financial and/or industry analysis

Provide support for regulatory affairs for rate case planning purposes

Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations for management decisions

Develop and maintain a variety of corporate metrics and dashboards to optimize business operations

Provide support to high-growth business units for scenario evaluation of alternative investment strategies

Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning including development of income statement, cash flow, and balance sheet forecasts

Provide operational analysis and reporting to enhance total company performance awareness and identify opportunities

Develop scenario models to assess the financial impact of regulatory changes and capital investments

Partner with business units to evaluate operational performance and identify cost-saving opportunities

Identify performance issues across our businesses and risks and opportunities in the current plan or forecast

Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and planning processes

Deliver timely, accurate financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs to senior leadership and the Board

Analyze variances between actuals, budget, and forecasts; provide actionable insights and recommendations

Support investor relations with earnings call preparation, SEC filings, and financial disclosures

Collaborate with operational leaders to assess performance and identify cost efficiencies

Deliver executive-level reporting and insights to support strategic decisions

Provide financial modeling and analysis to support regulatory filings, rate cases and capital projects

Collaborate with Treasury and Regulatory Affairs to align financial strategy with funding and compliance requirements

Manage and mentor a high-performing FP&A team

Serve as a key liaison between Finance, Operations, Regulatory and Investor Relations

Champion the adoption of advanced analytics, automation tools, and financial systems improvements

Qualification

Financial modelingFP&A experienceRegulated utility economicsLeadership abilitiesAdvanced ExcelCapital planningGAAP knowledgeProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

10+ years of experience in Finance

5+ years of progressive FP&A experience, preferably within the energy, utility, or infrastructure sectors

Strong analytical skills, with advanced financial modeling (including ability to build integrated three-statement models), Excel, and database expertise

Exceptional communication, executive presence, and the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels

Strong understanding of regulated utility economics, capital planning, GAAP, FERC accounting, and regulatory frameworks

Strong project management, planning, and organization skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Ability to connect financial data to enterprise-wide strategy, regulatory trends, and long-term sustainability goals, including impact of capital investments, rate cases, and operational decisions on shareholder value and customer outcomes

Ability to evaluate multiple financial outcomes under varying regulatory, market, and operational conditions; ability to assess downstream impact of changes in assumptions, forecasts, or external factors (e.g., interest rates, inflation) on earnings, cash flow, and capital structure

Proven leadership and mentoring abilities, with a track record of building high-performing FP&A teams and fostering analytical rigor, innovation, and continuous improvement