Director of Finance & Analysis – Utility Scale Mining

SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of FP&A - Utility Scale Mining to join our team and directly report to the VP of FP&A and Treasurer. This role will play a critical role in driving financial planning, analysis, and business strategy for the Utility Scale Mining team. This position requires a strong leader with excellent analytical skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of financial management. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, accuracy, and strategic insights. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Embedded in day-to-day operations of a MARA business unit, working directly with the GM and other business unit stakeholders to provide strategic leadership, financial decision-making support, analysis and analytic reporting. Will be the subject matter expert on operational and financial details related to the business unit.
2. Responsible for monthly actual financial and operational metrics, analytics and financials for presentation and communication of results vs. budget/forecast. Including detailed variance analysis (monthly, quarterly, yearly) to understand deviations from budget/forecast and recommend corrective actions.
3. Liaison to FP&A department to partner in the development and management of budget & forecast updates as well as
4. Assist accounting with key business transactions and ensuring compliance with accounting policies.
5. Evaluation of business unit strategic investments – capital and other strategic projects - to develop and communicate business case scenarios with detailed financial and operational impact.
6. Align with members from SOX/Compliance for development of policies and procedures within the business unit environment.
7. Support monthly and annual controls, which may involve interacting with internal and external auditors
8. Leverage BI tools (like Domo) to assist in driving business decisions and reporting results via visualizations to C-level and various internal stakeholders at MARA.

 QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or CPA is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools, such as Excel, financial ERP systems, and data analytics platforms.
• Strategic Vision
• Financial Acumen
• Operational Excellence
• Integrity and Ethics
• Stakeholder Management

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business publications. Ability to draft reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

MARA is an Equal Opportunity Employer