Financial Operations Manager

Overview

New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:NFE) is one of the world’s leading downstream natural gas-to-power companies with a $10+ billion market cap. We are a publicly traded, global energy infrastructure company, and a recognized leader in accelerating the world s transition to clean energy.

We develop, finance, and operate natural gas facilities, power plants and logistics solutions to rapidly deliver fully integrated, turnkey energy solutions to our customers. Our energy solutions spur economic growth, enhance environmental stewardship, and transform local industries and communities.

Our world-class team has expertise across power, infrastructure, transportation, logistics and LNG, and we have developed a proven track record building and operating liquefaction facilities, onshore and offshore regasification terminals, pipelines, power plants, and innovative LNG delivery solutions.

As part of our efforts to accelerate the transition to clean energy, we have also launched a cutting-edge initiative – which we call Zero – to replace natural gas with green hydrogen so that our energy solutions produce no carbon emissions within next 10 years.

We believe that everyone should have access to affordable, cleaner energy. However, billions of people around the planet still lack this critical element for quality of life and economic growth. We are driven by our vision of a world in which electricity is no longer a luxury good, and we are looking for talented, driven individuals to help us light the world with cleaner, more affordable energy solutions.

NFE is seeking a Financial Operations Manager to lead the preparation and oversight of monthly and quarterly financial reporting, refine company forecasts in alignment with recent results, and deliver management-level reports and summaries on key financial indicators. This role will ensure the accuracy and continuous improvement of company forecasts by identifying and implementing corrective actions. The Finance Manager will collaborate across teams to drive financial insights and operational improvements.

• Oversee coordination of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes, including variance analysis against budget and re-forecasting efforts. Establish a consistent cadence with timelines and deadlines aligned with public company reporting standards.
• Foster integration between Accounting, Treasury, and FP&A teams to guarantee accurate, timely financial data reporting.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process and manage ongoing budget tracking across departments such as operations, development, marine, LNG Trading, and corporate support functions.
• Support the Finance department by generating detailed reports and conducting ad hoc analyses to assess project-level performance and operational results, primarily using Excel.
• Enhance and streamline financial reporting procedures and operational processes related to actual financial results across all statements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial management.
• Experience in power generation, shipping & transportation, or natural gas/LNG industries is advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong command of Microsoft Office.
• Solid understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting standards.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Navision (NAV), Dynamics NAV, One Stream, or Oracle is a plus.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with a keen focus on financial reporting processes.
• Detail-oriented with excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, with high integrity and a strong work ethic.

You will be one of the initial members in our Houston office and be working in one of the most exciting and dynamic areas of the energy market! We offer our employees a generous vacation policy, complimentary office parking (for Houston-based role), healthy snacks, team events, medical, dental+ vision coverage, commuter benefits, 401K (with employer matching up to $10,000), opportunities to earn equity in NFE, healthcare concierge, wellness reimbursement, free short- and long-term disability and life insurance.

New Fortress Energy is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. NFE considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.