Operations Finance Manager

The Operations Finance Manager is responsible for driving two primary activities: 1) the operational and commercial FP&A process, from plant/port-level forecasting and analysis to the corporate consolidation that forms the basis for the Enviva Inc. quarterly and annual forecast; and 2) developing and maintaining analytical tools and dashboards for our operating teams to drive better decision making by leveraging data. This position will lead the Operations Finance team, which consists of two analysts. The Operations Finance Manager will work closely with all facets of the operations, finance, and commercial teams, including plant and regional operations, engineering, regional accounting and finance, corporate finance, and commercial operations. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Operations Finance and will be located in Raleigh, NC.

Responsibilities

Forecasting, Planning, and Analysis (FP&A)

• Manage the monthly and annual FP&A process, including preparation of the annual budget
• Collaborate with plant and port operations teams to prepare and present forecasts and monthly financial reporting packages which summarize the region’s business activity and financial performance based on past, present and expected operations
• Lead the consolidation of the corporate-level forecast by working with our corporate finance and commercial teams
• Report monthly on results and variances, and perform sensitivities on forecasts to create actionable insights on risks and opportunities

• Become a subject matter expert in the operations of our business and the key drivers of cost
• Participate in regional KPI process and support plants and ports in managing and developing KPIs
• Serve as the point person for analytics in key accounts such as raw material, labor, and repairs & maintenance
• Maintain plant/port, wood, and corporate forecasting and budget files
• Manage and maintain our forecasting software (Planful)

Data Analysis and Visualization

• Create and maintain PowerBI dashboards for daily, weekly, and monthly operational and corporate reporting, including plant production, costs, inventory tracking, procurement, and overhead
• Perform quality assurance and dashboard maintenance to ensure integrity of both data and reporting
• Maintain key reporting and analytical tools (largely Excel-based) for both plant-level and corporate-level reporting, including assisting plant teams with troubleshooting issues

Team Leadership

• Build a team of capable, high-performing financial analysts to support future growth
• Establish documented processes and procedures for the team
• Determine appropriate team structure to maximize resource utilization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related areas
• Minimum of 5-7 years of professional work experience required
• Strong analytical abilities; organized with attention to detail
• Prior experience in financial statement analysis, particularly within operations
• Previous success in driving operational improvement through the use of data and analytics
• Experience working with large datasets and visualization tools; ability to tell a story using data
• Familiarity with database interface tools, SQL programming and concepts
• Familiarity with data visualization tools, including Microsoft PowerBI
• Proven ability to lead complex project initiatives and achieve results in a team-oriented, matrixed environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with all functions and levels of the organization including Executive Management
• Motivated self-starter; comfortable working in an unstructured environment
• Ability to successfully prioritize and complete multiple tasks and collaborate with diverse teams
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain top talent and provide coaching and mentorship in financial analysis
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams)

Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart

• Master’s Degree (MBA or other finance or data/analytics degree)
• Prior experience working with Microsoft D365
• Prior experience building interactive dashboards with PowerBI
• Prior Experience with FP&A software

Travel requirements

• Based in Raleigh, NC with <10% travel to operating plants and ports