Director - Finance

Central Hudson; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 143,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life and travel insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness reimbursement program

Paid holidays and vacation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Central Hudson is recruiting a strategic Director of Finance to lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for a regulated utility. You will guide capital planning, prioritize investments, and support regulatory filings with robust financial analysis.

You will partner with operations and regulatory teams to translate complex data into actionable insights for executives, drive finance transformation initiatives, and mentor a growing finance organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant financial experience in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to guide teams and influence executive decisions.
• Strong skills in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance management.
• Experience in regulated or capital-intensive industries with regulatory context.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A functions including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Develop capital/financial strategies and investment prioritization.
• Support rate case development and regulatory filings with robust analysis.
• Communicate strategic financial insights to the executive team with external benchmarks.
• Oversee driver-based financial models, scenario analyses, and performance tracking.
• Partner with operations, regulatory affairs, and other departments to align plans.
• Drive finance transformation and technology adoption; mentor the team.

Skills

Finance leadership

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Communication

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Financial modeling software

Job description

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial company match
• Life and travel insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid holidays and vacation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial company match
• Life and travel insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid holidays and vacation

What is a Director - Finance?

Our company is a regulated utility with $1 billion in annual revenues, $2.8 billion in rate base, $350 million in annual capital expenditures, $315 million in O&M costs (excluding commodity costs), and a workforce of approximately 1,275 employees. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Finance to lead our financial planning and analysis function.

What does a Director - Finance do?

• Leads the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
• Develops and implements capital/financial planning strategies, and investment prioritization aligned with customer value, corporate objectives and regulatory obligations
• Supports Rate Case development and regulatory filings with robust financial analysis and documentation
• Communicates strategic financial insights and recommendations to the executive team supported by external insights with a focus on delivering robust commercial outcomes
• Oversees driver-based financial modeling, scenario analyses, and performance management across business units
• Be a trusted partner with operations, regulatory affairs, and other departments to align and drive financial plans with operational goals
• Drives finance transformation initiatives including process improvements and technology adoption
• Leads and mentors the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, business engagement, and accountability
• Provides support for storm restoration efforts

What does it take to be a Director – Finance?

Required

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field and 7+ years of relevant financial experience
• Proven finance leader with demonstrated experience guiding teams and influencing decision-making at a senior level
• Strong capabilities in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance management, with the ability to apply these tools in complex business environments
• Experience working in regulated or capital intensive industries, with an understanding of capital planning, long term investment decision-making, and regulatory or compliance considerations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a track record of translating complex financial information into clear insights for non financial and executive audiences
• Familiarity with regulated, capital intensive, or highly governed industries or demonstrated ability to quickly develop fluency in regulatory frameworks, capital planning, and compliance considerations
• Experience in regulated industries, preferably utilities or energy, with an understanding of utility finance, capital planning, and regulatory frameworks.
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred

• Strategic thinker with the ability to align finance with long-term business goals
• Technologically fluent and data-driven decision maker
• Collaborative leader with cross-functional influence, high integrity and a commitment to transparency
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment

Pay range: $143,100 - $221,600

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy-related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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