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.