Principal, Oil and Gas/Energy Finance

Role Overview

• Lead the Oil and Gas / Energy Finance Managed Services practice as the senior industry leader
• Define the growth strategy, market priorities, and solution focus for the practice
• Build a differentiated point of view around finance managed services for the energy sector
• Partner across the firm to align industry strategy, managed services capabilities, and client priorities
• Help establish the practice as a recognized leader in finance operations and transformation for energy clients
• Originate and close new business within the Oil and Gas / Energy sector
• Build relationships with CFOs, CAOs, controllers, finance leaders, private equity sponsors, and portfolio company executives
• Identify and pursue opportunities across new logos, existing clients, and cross sell relationships
• Lead strategic pursuits, solution development, executive presentations, and pricing discussions
• Develop a strong and actionable pipeline that supports practice growth goals
• Shape finance managed services solutions tailored to Oil and Gas / Energy clients
• Focus solutions on areas such as: Procure to pay, order to cash, FP&A support, Close and consolidation, Management reporting, Technical accounting support, Finance data and analytics, Working capital and cash visibility, Finance controls and compliance, ERP and finance application support
• Bring practical insight into the finance challenges unique to the sector
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior finance executives
• Help clients assess their current finance function, identify gaps, and define a future state model
• Position managed services as a strategic enabler of stronger finance performance
• Support clients through finance modernization, process redesign, control enhancement, and operating model evolution
• Act as executive sponsor for priority client relationships within the practice
• Partner with delivery leaders to ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with client outcomes
• Inform talent strategy for the practice, including capability needs, leadership requirements, and industry expertise
• Contribute to the development of playbooks, solution assets, and industry specific offerings
• Support recruiting, mentoring, and development of talent aligned with the practice
• Provide leadership input into annual planning, forecasting, and investment priorities

Requirements

• 20+ years of experience in finance, consulting, managed services, outsourcing, or transformation
• Significant experience in Oil and Gas or Energy
• Proven leadership experience in building or scaling a practice, service line, or industry vertical
• Deep understanding of finance operating models and managed services solutions
• Strong commercial track record with demonstrated success in business development and executive relationship management
• Experience advising CFOs, controllers, and finance leadership teams on transformation, performance improvement, and finance operations

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development