Director of Operations Finance

About the Role

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.