Financial Analyst

About Us

At our Company, we are committed to delivering energy that drives progress while prioritizing the safety and well-being of our people. We believe in building trusting relationships and fostering a supportive work environment.

Your Role

As a Financial Analyst, you will be the primary financial partner to our management team, providing valuable insights that enhance financial understanding and forecasting capabilities. Your expertise in financial systems and reporting tools such as SAP, UI, and Power BI will enable you to deliver detailed financial analysis, models, and reports. You will be responsible for presenting data analysis in clear and compelling ways to support decision-making among finance and operations teams.

What you'll be working on:

• Produce a monthly reporting package with variance analysis compared to prior year, budget, and forecast, focusing on operating expenses, headcount, capital, and KPIs.
• Perform detailed cost allocation analyses and report on changes and trends in comparison to budget and previous periods.
• Create and analyze moderately complex monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, ensuring financial information is accurately recorded.
• Conduct financial forecasting, modeling, and trend analysis.
• Report key performance indicators (KPIs), highlight trends, and analyze unexpected variances.
• Research historical financial data to analyze trends that support executive leadership decisions.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and reports that distill complex data into key insights.
• Complete special financial studies, including cost of service studies, return on equity analysis, capital structure assessments, and depreciation calculations.
• Maintain and update financial forecast data in the planning systems based on stakeholder feedback.
• Prepare executive-level dashboards showcasing critical financial data and KPIs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Financial Analysis.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• Three (3) years of experience in business planning or financial analysis.
• Regular Driver's License.
• Proficient in basic accounting principles (accruals, GAAP, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with Epicor or similar software.
• Knowledge of Utilities International Financial software or comparable systems.
• Familiarity with Business Objects or related software.
• Highly self-directed with a proactive approach.
• Ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously and seek out efficiencies for process improvement.
• Creative problem-solving skills to address unique situations.

Benefits/what's in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement.
• Competitive base salary.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and empowered team environment.
• Annual bonus and potential salary increases.
• Monthly recognition events.
• A range of wellness initiatives and community engagement activities.
• Customizable benefits package including generous 401k, medical, dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and compensated volunteer hours.
• Paid time off, holidays, and a separate bank of sick time.