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19 Jan 2026
19 Jan 2026
Celebrating 10 Years of Piper Maddox

A decade of purpose, growth and impact in clean energy talent This year marks ten years of Piper Maddox, one of LHi Group’s fastest growing specialist brands, built with a clear purpose, to support the global clean energy transition and help protect the future of our planet through exceptional talent solutions.Founded in 2015 by Alex Cohen under the LHi Group, Piper Maddox was created with a belief that recruitment could be more than a commercial service, it could be a platform for positive change. From the outset, the brand committed fully to renewable energy and cleantech, stepping away from fossil fuels entirely and aligning its growth with the industries actively decarbonising the world. Over the past decade, Piper Maddox has become a trusted partner to some of the world’s most innovative clean energy organisations across the US and Europe, helping them build the teams shaping how energy is generated, stored and consumed. Its rapid growth reflects not only market demand, but the strength of its mission, culture and people, proof that purpose-led businesses scale with impact. At its core, Piper Maddox is driven by the belief that recruitment can be a force for good, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future, one hire, one partnership and one business at a time. From Vision to Global Brand As the energy sector began shifting towards renewables, it became clear that traditional recruitment models were struggling to keep pace with the urgency of change. The clean energy transition demanded specialist knowledge, speed and long-term thinking, not legacy approaches. Recognising this opportunity, Alex Cohen and LHi Group Founder, Tom Glanfield aligned on a shared ambition to build a recruitment brand dedicated entirely to clean energy and sustainability. Combining entrepreneurial platform, leadership and a strong cultural foundation, Piper Maddox was born as a values-led business designed to create long-term impact. From those early beginnings, the brand has expanded rapidly across Europe and North America, building leadership teams united by a shared purpose to accelerate the energy transition and support companies working to decarbonise the planet. “The success of Piper Maddox reflects what’s possible when purpose, people and platform align. It’s been incredible to watch the brand grow into a true global leader in clean energy and cleantech recruitment.” ~ Alex Cohen, US Brand Leader Specialist Expertise at Scale Today, Piper Maddox is home to more than 80 specialist consultants delivering talent solutions across: Renewable Energy Energy Storage eMobility Clean Fuels Nuclear Power Energy Trading Sustainability Energy Management and Grid Resiliency Sustainable Aviation Operating with a specialist, quality-first mindset, the brand combines deep market expertise, proactive headhunting and extensive global networks to deliver consistently high-quality outcomes for clients operating in highly competitive markets. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Miami, London, Bristol, Berlin and Munich, Piper Maddox provides global reach supported by strong local market expertise across North America and Europe, including the UK, DACH, Benelux and Southern Europe. Evolving into a Talent Solutions Partner In line with LHi Group’s wider evolution, Piper Maddox has grown beyond traditional recruitment into a full talent solutions partner, supporting clients at every stage of scale and maturity through: Permanent and contract recruitment Executive search Subscription hiring models Embedded talent solutions Consulting services through Expert Project Solutions (XPS) This integrated approach enables clients to scale efficiently while maintaining quality, consistency and long-term workforce planning. “Over the past decade, Piper Maddox has matured into a true strategic partner for our clients. The next phase is about continuing to innovate and scaling our impact globally.” ~ Tom Clarke, UK & Europe Brand Leader Looking Ahead: Building a Lasting Legacy As Piper Maddox celebrates its ten-year anniversary, the brand continues to play a critical role in supporting the organisations building a cleaner, more resilient energy future. As one of LHi Group’s fastest growing brands, its success reflects the power of aligning commercial performance with meaningful purpose. By supporting companies whose missions centre on decarbonisation, sustainability and innovation, Piper Maddox is helping shape the legacy LHi aims to leave, protecting the future, enabling progress and proving that business can be a force for positive change. Interested in partnering with Piper Maddox?👉 Discover how their talent solutions can support your organisation’s growth by emailing info@pipermaddox.com Thinking about joining the journey?👉 Explore current opportunities across the Piper Maddox brand and become part of a business making real-world impact. Click here!

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Associate Director of Finance & Strategy
$200k - 230k per year
Nuclear Power
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Job Description
Position: Associate Director of Finance & Strategy
Location: New York, NY
Reports to: VP of Corporate Development

 

Position Overview

We are seeking an Associate Director of Finance & Strategy to own the financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis function across the

company and its subsidiaries. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building the financial infrastructure that supports enterprise-wide decision-making , from capital allocation and business unit performance to long-range planning and investor-facing strategy.

The Associate Director will serve as a key thought partner to the VP of Corporate Development, the CFO and executive team, translating complex operational and market dynamics into actionable financial insights. This individual will lead cross-functional financial planning processes, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure financial visibility across the business' growing portfolio of business lines.

This role is ideal for a finance leader with direct energy sector experience who has operated in high-growth, capital-intensive environments and can bring both analytical rigor and strategic perspective to a fast-moving advanced energy company.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Enterprise Forecasting

  • Own the company's annual budgeting, long-range planning, and rolling forecast processes across all business units and subsidiaries.
  • Develop and maintain integrated financial models that reflect the full operating and capital structure of the business.
  • Build and refine scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic planning under varying market, regulatory, and capital conditions.

Strategic Finance & Corporate Development

  • Partner with senior leadership to evaluate strategic opportunities including partnerships, joint ventures, capital raises, and M&A transactions.
  • Lead end-to-end M&A processes including target identification, financial due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and post-close integration planning.
  • Develop and stress-test investment theses for both acquisitive and organic growth opportunities, with a view toward building long-term enterprise value across their subsidiary portfolio.
  • Develop board- and investor-ready materials that clearly communicate financial strategy, performance, and outlook.

Business Unit & Subsidiary Financial Oversight

  • Provide financial oversight and analytical support across their subsidiary operations, ensuring alignment with enterprise-level goals and capital plans.
  • Work in close coordination with the program team and other business lines to track program economics, cost performance, and milestone-linked financial targets.
  • Establish reporting frameworks and KPIs that give leadership real-time visibility into business unit performance.

Capital Strategy & Investor Relations Support

  • Support capital planning activities including debt, equity, and project finance structures relevant to a capital-intensive technology business.
  • Assist in the preparation of materials for investor relations, lender presentations, and government or strategic partnership discussions.
  • Monitor market conditions, peer benchmarking, and sector dynamics to inform capital allocation decisions.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Lead and develop a small finance and strategy team, setting standards for analytical excellence and output quality.
  • Serve as the primary finance partner to engineering, operations, legal, and business development teams on strategic and financial matters.
  • Drive process improvements and build scalable financial infrastructure appropriate for a company in growth-stage transition.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5–10 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, investment banking, FP&A, or strategic finance, with at least 2–3 years in a senior or leadership capacity.
  • Meaningful experience in the energy sector is required — candidates may have come up through investment banking, consulting, or corporate finance, but must have direct exposure to energy businesses, projects, or transactions (conventional, nuclear, renewables, or infrastructure).
  • Demonstrated experience owning or contributing significantly to enterprise financial planning and forecasting processes.
  • Involvement in M&A processes, whether on the buy-side, sell-side, or as an advisor, is strongly preferred at this level.
  • Advanced financial modeling skills; expert-level proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Proven ability to translate financial complexity into clear, executive-level insights and recommendations.
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA or CFA strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience in nuclear, advanced energy, infrastructure, aerospace, or defense sectors.
  • Familiarity with project finance structures, regulated industries, or government contracting environments.
  • Experience supporting capital raises, M&A processes, or investor relations in a growth-stage company.

Work Location

  • Full-time, on-site at the company's New York, New York office.
  • Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation

  • NY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $200,000 to $230,000 at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
  • Competitive equity participation and benefits package.
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