Director Finance - Industrial Services

Clean Harbors; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Health, Dental and Life Insurance

401k, tuition reimbursement, and PTO

Certifications and training

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Director of Finance to lead FP&A and provide key business decision analysis. You will manage monthly P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning to guide strategy.

The role involves mentoring a remote team of Finance Managers and partnering with Sales & Operations to align financial projections with business goals. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of relevant experience, strong Excel and Oracle ERP skills, and excellent communication to explain

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience with at least 5 years in a senior FP&A role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; alternative combos accepted.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and analysis.
• Experience with financial modeling, cost analysis and profitability management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly closing of all P&L activity and analyze profitability.
• Lead the development and management of annual budgets, forecasts and long-term plans.
• Create financial models to evaluate risks, opportunities and business cases.
• Provide insights to support pricing, cost control and capex decisions.
• Present projections and results to Senior Leadership with clarity and transparency.
• Mentor and develop a remote team of Finance Managers.

Skills

FP&A

Financial Modeling

Budgeting & Forecasting

Cost Analysis

Profitability Management

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Clean Harbors is looking for a Director of Finance to join our safety conscious team! The Director will lead out Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) efforts and provide key business decision analysis to help steer the company’s financial strategy and operations. The position is within the Industrial Services subsidiary of the business.

Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH) is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, energy and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and India. For more information, visit www.cleanharbors.com .

HPC-Industrial, a Clean Harbors company, is the premier industrial cleaning and environmental services company in North America. Clean Harbors manages hazardous, non-hazardous, wet and dry materials utilizing specialized equipment and techniques. Our Industrial Services include liquid/dry vacuuming, hydro jetting and blasting, boiler cleaning, condenser and heat exchanger tube cleaning, chemical cleaning, pipe cleaning and removal and more. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and India. For more information, visit www.cleanharbors.com .

Clean Harbors offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive annual salary

• Opportunities for growth, development and internal promotion

• Health, Dental and Life Insurance

• 401k, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off

• Company paid certifications, licenses and training

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times.

• Oversee monthly closing of all Profit and Loss (P&L) activity; Analyze job profitability and evaluate P&L each month. Examine key costs incurred for various tasks and specific jobs vs expectations.

• Lead the development and management of the company’s annual financial budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial plans. Ensure alignment with operational objectives and business strategy.

• Develop and mentor a remote team of Finance Managers through active engagement and a focus on professional growth.

• Work closely with Sales & Operations to ensure assumptions of business performance are connected and integrated into financial projections and decision-making tools.

• Present financial projections and monthly results to the Senior Leadership Team, providing actionable insights with transparency and clarity.

• Create detailed financial models to simulate various business scenarios to evaluate potential risks, opportunities, and the financial viability of strategic options.

• Provide financial insights to support key business decisions, including pricing strategies, cost management, capital expenditures, and investment opportunities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related required.

• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

• 10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior FP&A role, preferably in a manufacturing or operations-driven environment.

• Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and business decision analysis.

• Proven experience with financial modeling, cost analysis, and profitability management.

• Familiarity with market-driven business environments and the ability to assess competitive dynamics and external factors affecting financial outcomes.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (experience with Oracle is a plus).

• Advanced Excel skills are required.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to provide actionable recommendations and contribute to long-term financial planning.

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harborsis the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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