Strategic Planning Director

Overview:

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (“DGOC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol “DEC”. Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas & oil wells and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced our expansion into our Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY & REPONSIBILITIES:

DGOC is seeking a highly motivated Strategic Planning Director to play a central role in shaping the company’s financial future. This is a key leadership position responsible for owning and maintaining the corporate financial model, driving long-range planning, and leading financial analysis to support strategic decisions across the business.

Reporting to the SVP of Finance & Strategic Planning, the Strategic Planning Director will work cross-functionally with Executive Leadership, Business Development, Treasury, Operations, and Engineering teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, financial acumen, and a collaborative mindset.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Lead the development and ongoing management of DEC’s Long-Range Plan, aligning inputs from stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, and Business Development.

- Own and maintain the corporate financial model, including scenario and sensitivity analysis to evaluate capital investments, M&A, and financing decisions.

- Collaborate with the FP&A team during the annual budgeting process, ensuring consistency and alignment with long-term forecasts.

- Support capital allocation by partnering with operations and engineering teams to evaluate and prioritize investment opportunities.

- Work closely with the Treasury team to support underwriting for Asset-Backed Securitizations (ABS) and other financing initiatives.

- Provide financial diligence and valuation support for acquisition opportunities alongside the Business Development team.

- Contribute to strategic presentations and deliverables for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

- Lead or support special projects and ad-hoc analysis as required.

Qualifications:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate finance, strategic planning, investment banking, or a similar role

- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills with strong attention to detail

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Hyperion Essbase and Power BI is a plus

- Strong business judgment with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

- Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and effectively

- Prior experience in the oil & gas sector or a capital-intensive industry is preferred