Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Sapphire Gas Solutions LLC (Sapphire) is a national leader in the engineering, design, implementation, and execution of turnkey projects that delivers renewable natural gas (“RNG”), liquefied natural gas (“LNG”), compressed natural gas (“CNG”) to pipeline operators, agriculture customers, as well as heavy industrial customers throughout the United States. Sapphire is an industry leader who keeps our Core Values at the forefront of everything we do. Sapphire is a Safety-First focused company with Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Excellence, and Respect, integrated into everything we do.

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for driving the financial planning, forecasting, and analytical activities. Oversee the development of financial models, analyze financial performance, and make recommendations to optimize financial strategy. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills and involves collaborating closely with senior leadership. The Director will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop detailed financial and analytical tools to assess financial and operational performance, incorporate feedback from departments, and communicate the results for positive change.
• Deliver mid-month cash forecasts to management to support decision-making & improve treasury efficiency
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive financial model to support strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting throughout the fiscal year.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to senior management.
• Work with department heads to create forward-thinking annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Contribute to the development of business strategies that align with long-term objectives.
• Collaborate with operations and accounting to ensure operational transactions are accounted for.
• Manage and influence the flow of accurate data via Microsoft Dynamics across the organization.
• Create ad-hoc reports and analyses to assist department heads in making informed decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Completion of Commercial Bank or Investment Banking Analyst Training Program preferred.
• 10 years in finance with 5 years in leadership. Energy and/or Oil & Gas Industry experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Direct experience with Private Equity and experience through a Private Equity exit.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (MS Dynamics, QuickBooks, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong understanding of financial principles, GAAP, and financial reporting.
• Experience in strategic planning, financial modeling, and business analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.