About Energy Exemplar
In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, Energy Exemplar’s mission lies in ‘Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions’. Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, our award-winning software portfolio encompassing the modeling and simulation platform PLEXOS®, Aurora, and Adapt2, is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. Through our technology and people, we strive to enable stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain to revolutionize the energy ecosystem and to collaboratively plan and execute for a sustainable energy future with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.
Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry. Some of our recent accolades include:
- SaaS Company of the Year (2025) – Global Business Tech Awards.
- Environmental Impact Award (2025) – E+E Leaders Awards.
- IPPAI (Independent Power Producers Association of India) Power Awards (2025) - Winners
- Finalist: Platts Global Energy Awards (2024) – Grid Edge category
- Finalist: Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards (2024) – Technologies of Change
- Top 50 Marketing Team (2024) – Voted by the public at the ICON Awards.
How We Work
Energy Exemplar is growing fast and that growth is driven by how we work. We trust our team to deliver great results from wherever they work best, whether that’s at home, in the office, or on the move.
We’re a global team that values ownership, integrity, and innovation. You’ll be supported to balance work and life in a way that works for you, and empowered to take initiative, solve problems, and make an impact, regardless of your background, location, or role.
Our four core values, Customer Success, One Global Team, Integrity & Ownership, and Innovation Excellence aren’t just words. They show up in how we collaborate, how we solve, and how we grow together.
About the Position
Energy Exemplar is seeking a dynamic and strategic Sr Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead the company’s global financial planning, forecasting, and analysis function. This executive will be a key member of the finance leadership team, partnering closely with the CFO, CEO, and other senior leaders to drive financial strategy, performance optimization, and long-term value creation.
The Sr Director FP&A will play a critical role in shaping business decisions through data-driven insights, strategic modeling, and financial leadership, ensuring the organization achieves both short-term objectives and long-term growth goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Drive the overall FP&A vision, aligning financial strategies with company goals and ensuring consistent execution across global business units.
- Enterprise Planning & Forecasting: Lead the annual, quarterly, and multi-year forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives and operational priorities.
- Performance Management: Establish and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial dashboards to monitor organizational performance, providing real-time insights to the executive team.
- Financial Analysis & Decision Support: Oversee complex financial modeling, ROI assessments, and scenario planning to support investment decisions, pricing strategies, and business transformation initiatives.
- Executive Reporting: Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team, translating financial data into actionable insights.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with business unit leaders to evaluate strategic opportunities, drive operational efficiency, and enhance profitability.
- Governance & Alignment: Partner with the accounting and corporate finance teams to ensure consistency between management reporting and external financial statements.
- Process & Systems Optimization: Champion continuous improvement in financial processes, analytics capabilities, and planning tools to enhance scalability and accuracy.
- Team Leadership & Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing FP&A organization, fostering analytical rigor, innovation, and strategic partnership across the finance function.
- Strategic Projects: Lead or sponsor special initiatives, including M&A analysis, integration planning, and capital allocation strategies.
- AI & Process Efficiency: Identify and implement AI-enabled tools and automation to streamline finance processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen the accuracy and timeliness of financial insights.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or relevant master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience within a software or PE-backed organization, including 5+ years in a leadership or executive-level role
- Proven track record of driving financial strategy and business performance in a complex, global, or high-growth organization
- Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Executive-level communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Adaptive, Hyperion, Tableau, Power BI)
- Knowledge of ERP systems such as NetSuite
- CPA, CFA, or similar financial certification strongly preferred
- Experience leading organizational transformation, scaling FP&A capabilities, and building high-impact teams
Energy Exemplar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. Please let us know if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process—we're here to support you in showcasing your full potential.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience within a software or private-equity-backed organization
- 5+ years in a leadership or executive-level FP&A role
- Experience driving financial strategy and business performance in a complex, global, or high-growth organization
- Exceptional analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Executive-level communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management capabilities
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and business intelligence tools
- Knowledge of ERP systems such as NetSuite
- Experience leading organizational transformation, scaling FP&A capabilities, and building high-impact teams
- MBA or relevant master's degree
- CPA, CFA, or similar financial certification
What We Do
In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, Energy Exemplar’s mission lies in ‘Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions’🪫☀️🍃 Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, our award-winning software portfolio encompassing the modeling and simulation platform PLEXOS®, Aurora, and Adapt2, is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. Through our technology and people, we strive to enable stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain to revolutionize the energy ecosystem and to collaboratively plan and execute for a sustainable energy future with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.
