Director Operational FP&A

Symmetry Energy Solutions

is a premier retail natural gas marketing and logistics company, supplying our customers with natural gas when and where they need it. We achieve this by working with natural gas producers, suppliers, and associated infrastructure owners to facilitate the efficient and economic supply of natural gas throughout the markets we serve. Symmetry is proud to provide innovative energy solutions and exceptional customer service to nearly 100,000 customers in over 30 States, supplying more than 1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas annually.Symmetry’s vision is to be a trusted partner who delivers reliable and innovative energy solutions. The Company’s core values are:Acting with integrity . Symmetry believes in always doing the right thing for its customers, employees, and community.Embracing diversity . Symmetry encourages and supports an inclusive and diverse culture where its employees are valued and empowered.Providing quality customer service . Symmetry understands the needs of its customers and is committed to providing dependable quality service.Operating as One Team . Symmetry commits to operating as One Team focusing on the needs of its customers and the overall success of the Company as a whole.Striving for continuous improvement . Symmetry strives to be better today than it was yesterday.AccountabilitiesAs the Director of FP&A, you will collaborate closely with the VP of FP&A and other senior leaders, playing a crucial role in decision support and business partnership. You will work across departments and functional groups to deliver essential metrics, forecasts, variance analyses, and business insights. Reporting directly to the VP of FP&A, you will lead a team of 2-3 skilled finance professionals. Your responsibilities will include providing advanced modelling and analytical support for business planning, deal execution, strategic projects, and other key initiatives critical to the organization’s success.Budgeting and Planning:

Oversee the operating group level budgeting and planning processes and models in Anaplan. Collaborate with the Director of Corporate FP&A on overall budget and planning strategies.Variance and Trend Analysis:

Lead variance analysis for Actual vs. Forecast (AvF) and Forecast vs. Forecast (FvF). Conduct comprehensive trend analyses to support financial insights.Business Partnership:

Generate short-term forecasts for each operating group and drive discussions with leadership to develop long-term forecasts and assess sensitivities.Anaplan Management:

Develop and shape the long-term vision for our enterprise performance management tool and models in Anaplan.Process Improvement:

Identify and implement improvements for systems, reports, and models. Transition from Excel-based models to an integrated systems approach, and pinpoint necessary upstream IT and data enhancements.Team Leadership:

Manage and mentor professional FP&A staff to ensure efficient support for stakeholders.Decision Support and Project Management:

Build financial models and business cases to support investment decisions. Collaborate with Sales and Supply to manage the process for new deal approvals. Prepare business cases for special or complex transactions. Quantify the financial impact of value-creating opportunities and ensure successful delivery. Oversee the execution of special commercial initiatives. Conduct ad-hoc business analyses, develop financial models, and create presentations to drive recommendations to senior management on strategic decisions and future initiatives.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or similar concentrationMBA, CFA or equivalent, preferredExpert knowledge of Corporate Finance and its application to wholesale and retail energy marketsStrong understanding of the relationship between Accounting and FinanceExperience designing and implementing financial models and turning models into actionable insightProven ability to develop strategic relationships with business partnersAbility to work independently, readily adapt to and lead through changing environmentAbility to lead a team and influence broader organizationStrong Excel and PowerPoint skills requiredExperience with Endur, MS Dynamics, and Tableau, preferredCapability and Skillset RequirementsAccountability for Results:

Demonstrates responsibility by holding oneself and others accountable for achieving results. Proactively seizes opportunities to drive outcomes without the need for direct supervision.Decision-Making:

Exhibits strong decision-making skills with the ability to challenge assumptions, negotiate effectively, and influence key stakeholders.Effective Storytelling:

Transforms complex data into actionable insights. Communicates concisely and persuasively to executive leadership. Establishes clear structures for deliverables and enforces high standards of quality.Curiosity and Action-Oriented:

Takes initiative beyond formal job responsibilities. Proven ability to lead teams toward excellence, maintaining high expectations for success.Communication Skills:

Possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. Capable of crafting and delivering impactful presentations.Exceptional Business Partner Support:

Leads by example in providing outstanding business support with a focus on urgency, integrity, and accountability, both individually and through the team.Symmetry Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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