Director Finance - Industrial Services

Clean Harbors is looking for a Director of Finance to join our safety conscious team! The Director will lead out Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) efforts and provide key business decision analysis to help steer the company’s financial strategy and operations. The position is within the Industrial Services subsidiary of the business.

Clean Harbors (NYSE: CLH) is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, energy and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and India. For more information, visit www.cleanharbors.com.

HPC-Industrial, a Clean Harbors company, is the premier industrial cleaning and environmental services company in North America. Clean Harbors manages hazardous, non-hazardous, wet and dry materials utilizing specialized equipment and techniques. Our Industrial Services include liquid/dry vacuuming, hydro jetting and blasting, boiler cleaning, condenser and heat exchanger tube cleaning, chemical cleaning, pipe cleaning and removal and more. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and India. For more information, visit www.cleanharbors.com.

Clean Harbors offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive annual salary
• Opportunities for growth, development and internal promotion
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off
• Company paid certifications, licenses and training
  
  

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Oversee monthly closing of all Profit and Loss (P&L) activity; Analyze job profitability and evaluate P&L each month. Examine key costs incurred for various tasks and specific jobs vs expectations.
• Lead the development and management of the company’s annual financial budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial plans. Ensure alignment with operational objectives and business strategy.
• Develop and mentor a remote team of Finance Managers through active engagement and a focus on professional growth.
• Work closely with Sales & Operations to ensure assumptions of business performance are connected and integrated into financial projections and decision-making tools.
• Present financial projections and monthly results to the Senior Leadership Team, providing actionable insights with transparency and clarity.
• Create detailed financial models to simulate various business scenarios to evaluate potential risks, opportunities, and the financial viability of strategic options.
• Provide financial insights to support key business decisions, including pricing strategies, cost management, capital expenditures, and investment opportunities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related required.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior FP&A role, preferably in a manufacturing or operations-driven environment.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and business decision analysis.
• Proven experience with financial modeling, cost analysis, and profitability management.
• Familiarity with market-driven business environments and the ability to assess competitive dynamics and external factors affecting financial outcomes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (experience with Oracle is a plus).
• Advanced Excel skills are required.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to provide actionable recommendations and contribute to long-term financial planning.
  
  

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us. 

Join our safety focused team today!  To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/. 

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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