Finance Manager, Plant Ops | AI Forecasting & Growth

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormat Technologies in Reno, NV, seeks a senior finance professional to lead financial planning, reporting, and forecasting for Plant Operations. You will partner with plant leadership to improve EBITDA, cash flow and capital allocation while implementing AI-driven forecasting and automation.

The role requires 7+ years in FP&A, a finance/engineering background, and strong Excel modeling. Travel up to 5% including international.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, modeling and presentations.
• Strong understanding of geothermal power plants, utility, or other complex environment management and operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, building financial models and ad hoc reports.
• Candidate must be comfortable using AI and champion its use to identify and suggest process improvements.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data and identify and clearly communicate financial trends.
• Ability to read, interpret and communicate on legal and financial documents and matters.
• Must have strong leadership and organizational management capabilities, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Must be self-directed with the ability to work under pressure.
• Must read/write/speak English at a level enabling safe and efficient job performance.

Responsibilities

• Financial planning, reporting and forecasting of Plant Operations financial performances on a monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc basis.
• Develop and implement AI-driven forecasting, predictive analytics, and scenario modeling capabilities to improve forecast accuracy and support data-driven decisions.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives with plant managers and improve plant financial results.
• Partner with Plant Operations leadership to improve EBITDA, cash flow, reliability, and overall financial performance across the fleet.
• Evaluate capital investment proposals using advanced financial modeling and AI-enabled analytics to allocate capital effectively.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting for consolidation into corporate reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

AI tools

Excel modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Education

MBA preferred

Finance/Accounting/Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AI tools

Job description

Ormat Technologies in Reno, NV, seeks a senior finance professional to lead financial planning, reporting, and forecasting for Plant Operations. You will partner with plant leadership to improve EBITDA, cash flow and capital allocation while implementing AI-driven forecasting and automation.

The role requires 7+ years in FP&A, a finance/engineering background, and strong Excel modeling. Travel up to 5% including international.