Director, Corporate Financial Analysis and Planning

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 12 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

"Nexus" means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,200 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays

• Health and Wellness Benefits: Effective the first day of the month following your start date

• 401(k) with Matching Contribution: 100% match up to 4% plus an additional 3% employer contribution

• Grow With Us: Professional development, certifications, and education support

• Additional Benefits: Company-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program

Overview

We're seeking a Director, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to join the Strategic Planning team within our Corporate Finance group in Sugar Land, TX. Reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Planning, the Director, Corporate FP&A plays a key leadership role in shaping enterprise financial strategy, leading long-range planning, budgeting, and forecasting while delivering insights that support executive decision-making and shareholder value.

This role partners closely with senior leadership, business units, and investors to connect financial performance to strategic priorities. The Director, Corporate FP&A also leads and develops a high-performing Financial Planning and Analysis team and helps build scalable, efficient planning processes across the organization.

Work Location and Schedule

This is a full-time role based at our Sugar Land, TX office.

What Youll Do

• Lead enterprise financial planning processes, including long-range planning, annual budget, and monthly forecasts
• Partner with business units and corporate functions to ensure alignment of financial assumptions, drivers, and reporting outputs
• Lead corporate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, partnering with functional teams to develop, consolidate, and communicate results
• Provide financial insights and reporting to executive leadership and the Board of Directors
• Support lender, investor, and rating agency reporting, including development of KPI packages and key financial metrics
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial results and reporting deliverables
• Prepare and deliver executive and board-level materials, translating complex financial data into clear, decision-useful insights
• Partner with business leaders to monitor performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support action planning
• Drive improvements in FP&A processes, systems, and data integrity, including automation and standardization of workflows
• Analyze market, competitive, and operational data to inform strategic decisions
• Support development and evaluation of strategic initiatives, including growth, capital investment, and operational performance improvement
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of FP&A professionals

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What Youll Bring

Experience (Required)

• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles
• Experience leading financial planning processes (budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning)

Experience (Preferred)

• Experience in a regulated or infrastructure-intensive industry
• Experience supporting executive-level and investor-facing communications
• Experience managing and developing teams

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required
• CPA, CFA, CBV, and/or MBA preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Strong business acumen and understanding of corporate finance
• Effective collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with financial systems (ERP and planning tools)
• High attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving capability
• Strong leadership and team development skills

Work Environment

This role is primarily office-based with extended periods of sitting and computer work. Regular collaboration is required both in person and virtually with internal and external stakeholders. Occasional travel may be required.

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.