What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Analyst position at New Fortress Energy?
Who we are
New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) is one of the world’s leading downstream natural gas-to-power companies. We are a publicly traded, global energy infrastructure company, and a recognized leader in accelerating the world's transition to cleaner 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.
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.
The role:
We are seeking an Operations Analyst to be based in the company's New York headquarters. We are entrepreneurial, fast- moving, and motivated by a desire to change the way that energy and electricity are delivered around the world. We are looking for a motivated, highly experienced individual with shared beliefs and passion to come and help drive the journey.
What you will do:
- Assist in reconciliation and variance analysis for monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes, including helping prepare Accounting vs. FP&A variance reconciliations and supporting the rhythm of deadlines for public company and internal reporting requirements.
- Assist Finance and Investor Relations teams with questions and requests from banks and research firms; assist with providing responses to due diligence requests for debt and equity transactions.
- Work closely with the Accounting & Operations teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial data for the company's internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the preparation of the weekly pay run list, prioritizing vendor payments across terminals and assets based on urgency and operational needs.
- Assist in preparing and distributing recurring operational and KPI reports to terminal managers and other internal stakeholders, including weekly financial dashboards and monthly business review materials.
- Support the Operations team in building reports and running ad hoc analyses to understand project-level performance, including developing variance bridges and financial commentary, primarily utilizing Excel.
- Assist with annual budgeting, reforecasting, and ongoing operating and capital expenditure forecast maintenance, tracking spending against forecasts in partnership with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and Accounting teams.
- Work closely with Operations and Procurement teams in setting up and coding purchase orders for critical vendors, coordinating with Accounting to ensure accurate balance sheet vs. income statement treatment.
What you bring:
- 0–2 years of experience in Accounting, Corporate Finance, or FP&A; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Knowledge of the energy, oil & gas industry is a plus.
- Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Excel required; experience with Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI is a plus.
- Exposure to ERP systems, particularly Oracle, is a plus but not required.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
What we offer
As an NFE employee, you’ll enjoy unique benefits including a generous vacation policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; a healthcare concierge; free short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance; a 401K plan; commuter benefits; team events; healthy snacks; and even an onsite gym.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
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.