Director, Strategic Finance

COMPANY OVERVIEW 

Hanwha Energy USA, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is part of the Hanwha Group—a FORTUNE Global 300 company and one of South Korea’s most respected business enterprises. With over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, utility-scale energy projects across North America, Hanwha Energy USA has evolved into a comprehensive energy solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, retail electricity, and strategic partnerships that power America’s growing data center industry.

Our expertise covers the entire energy value chain—from project development and engineering to construction, operations, and maintenance. By integrating advanced technologies, proven processes, and strong partnerships, we deliver reliable, customized solutions that meet the dynamic needs of local energy markets.

Hanwha Energy USA is actively advancing strategic initiatives in natural gas generation and data center development, including hyperscaler solutions on both sides of the meter. We are proud to serve as the parent company of:

• Hanwha Renewables – specializing in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Chariot Energy – providing retail electricity services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in deregulated markets

POSITION OVERVIEW

 The Director of Strategic Finance is a pivotal role within the CFO organization, serving as the primary architect for financial strategy and enterprise-wide planning & analysis. This position acts as a strategic partner to the executive team, driving high-impact initiatives, validating complex financial models, and providing data-driven insights to steer the company’s expanding business portfolio. By bridging the gap between operational performance and corporate finance, the Director ensures the financial integrity of new investments and optimizes long-term value creation across all business segments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Corporate Planning & Strategic Initiative Management

• Serve as the control tower for company‑wide strategic initiatives, including legacy asset divestitures and other enterprise‑level projects.
• Coordinate cross‑functional planning activities across Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Project Finance, and business organizations.
• Provide financial viewpoints, scenario analyses, and recommendations to support executive decisions.
• Develop, refine, and monitor KPIs, project milestones, and financial/operational metrics for major initiatives.

1. Financial Modeling & Long‑Term Planning

• Review and validate the accuracy and consistency of long‑term financial models, ensuring compliance with accounting and financial standards.
• Assess impacts to cash flow, P&L, leverage, equity structure, and other financial indicators.
• Enhance modeling frameworks to support decision‑making for diversified businesses and future investments.

1. Business Opportunity Review & Investment Analysis

• Conduct in‑depth financial due diligence for new businesses and M&A opportunities.
• Collaborate with CFO and CIO teams on project finance structuring, capital stack optimization, and financing strategy.
• Prepare internal investment memos and executive‑level reports summarizing financial implications and risks.

1. Reporting & Executive Communications

• Prepare high‑quality analysis and presentations for the CFO, CEO, and HQ‑level stakeholders, often under tight timelines.
• Improve the overall planning‑oriented reporting quality within the CFO division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

 Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate planning, or related roles.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, long‑term planning, and investment analysis.
• Experience supporting executive‑level reporting and complex decision processes.
• Ability to manage multiple high‑velocity initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and cross‑functional coordination skills.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and cash‑flow‑based evaluations.
• Full professional fluency in both Korean and English

 Preferred

• Experience in energy, or project‑finance‑driven industries.
• Prior involvement in M&A, due diligence, or corporate strategy.
• MBA, CFA, or CPA a plus.

COMPENSATION: $165,000 - $190,000 salary

Attention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact any internal member of our company to discuss the position or to solicit candidates.

Hanwha Energy USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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