Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

GreenWaste; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in waste management is seeking a strategic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead financial efforts and support decision-making across operations. This pivotal role involves budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to optimize resources and enhance profitability. The ideal candidate will blend strong financial acumen with operational insight, working closely with senior leadership to drive growth strategies. Join a company committed to sustainability and innovation, where your expertise will make a significant impact in shaping the future of environmental services.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of progressive FP&A or finance experience.
• Strong command of financial modeling and business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A functions including budgeting and forecasting.
• Analyze performance trends and provide financial insights.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Workday

Power BI

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Base pay range

$160,000.00/hr - $220,000.00/hr

Title: Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: CFO

Pay: $160,000-$220,000/year

About The Company

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for 40 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20+ municipalities and 50+ jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10+ locations, and have 1,000+ employees.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead our financial planning efforts and support high-impact decision-making across our waste collection and recycling operations. This role will serve as a key business partner to senior leadership, responsible for driving budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and performance analysis and will to optimize company resources and improve profitability through strategies related to pricing strategies, people resources, and product development. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of operational drivers in an industrial business.

This position is expected to work out of our office currently located at 224 Airport Parkway, San Jose CA 95110 and limited job-related travel may be required.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Lead all FP&A functions including budgeting, long-range planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting across all lines of the environmental services business, involving the management of ~8 staff incorporating Board reporting, compliance reporting and transaction support
• Partner with operational leaders to translate business activity into financial insights that inform strategic decisions
• Develop and maintain driver-based forecasting models for collections, hauling, transfer stations, and Processing / recycling facilities
• Analyze performance trends across volumes, route profitability, asset utilization and optimization, fuel usage, labor efficiency, and disposal costs
• Oversee the preparation of monthly reporting dashboards and board reporting packages and lead the monthly operations review process with company functional and operational leaders
• Coordinate long range financial planning with senior leadership through annually refreshed Five Year Plans and review key performance indicators measuring the financial health of the organization, as well as develop strategies to assist the organization in meeting its long-term financial objectives
• Own the annual budget and quarterly reforecast processes, working closely with departmental leads and GMs, including capital expenditure planning and tracking
• Support M&A analysis, integration planning, and return metrics (i.e. ROI / IRR modeling) for capital projects and business initiatives
• Identify and develop / implement tools and best practices to improve reporting accuracy, automation, and scenario planningServe as a key advisor to the CFO and executive team, helping shape the company’s growth and financial strategy
• Lead the monthly reporting process to the Asset Management team and quarterly reporting to the Board of Directors and associated Committees
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong leadership skills, strategic skills, analytical skills and communication skills required
• Demonstrated success supporting senior leadership
• Strong analytical and accounting abilities
• Expert financial modeling and forecasting skills; proven track record of achieving forecasting accuracy targets
• Strong collaborator and ability to work with senior management and executives
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Experience working with route-based service businesses, processing facilities and/ or asset-intensive operations.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and operational KPIs (e.g., cost per ton, route efficiency, landfill diversion rates).
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead through data-driven storytelling.
• Team management experience required
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• 8–12 years of progressive FP&A or finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Experience in industrial businesses such as waste management, environmental services, logistics strongly preferred
• Strong command of financial modeling, business intelligence tools, and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, Adaptive, Power BI)
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and delivering insights that influence business outcomes
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills
  
  

Language Skill

• Proficiency in English
  
  

Work Environment

The typical work week is Monday through Friday, and primarily office based, however, candidates may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during operating site visits. Ability to work in setting with frequent changes in start/end time based on the operational needs for the day and or week.

Compensation And Benefits

Financial compensation will be commensurate with applicable experience. GreenWaste offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, 401K benefits, FSA, long term disability and full employee coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance.

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GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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