FBO Financial Analyst at Arizona Public Service Phoenix, Arizona

FBO Financial Analyst I

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. The FBO Financial Analyst I participates in a variety of financial analysis projects or functions including budget preparation, variance analysis, business operational metric reporting, net present values, cash flow analysis, forecasting, and operating expense and financial results reporting and analysis. Gather and review data, update financial and business operations models and applications, analyze and report results. Under direct supervision, assists or conducts a variety of basic financial analysis projects or functions. Responsibilities may include budget preparation, variance analysis, business operational metric reporting, net present values, cash flow analysis, forecasting, and operating expense and financial results reporting and analysis. Prepares routine reports of findings and recommendations to more senior financial analysts or appropriate Manager. Assists in financial and operational decision support and business planning projects with regular supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors' degree in finance, accounting economics, mathematics or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related experience.
• Basic knowledge of finance or economic analysis & Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, (GAAP).
• Good research and effective communication.
• Good word processing and spreadsheet skills.

Major Accountabilities:

• Performs basic corporate financial tasks such as budgeting, accruals, variance analysis, and short and long-term forecasting for the business, working under direct supervision.
• Supports the monthly finance and accounting close process by performing accruals and variance analysis, and preparation of variance explanations and communication to management.
• Assists in administering department programs / plans by maintaining basic knowledge of each and preparing ongoing analyses of specific topics.
• Ensures compliance by maintaining appropriate documentation, files, records, systems, and/or desk procedures.
• Assists in the development of limited scope financial and operational decision support and business unit planning projects.
• Builds knowledge of the primary emerging issues facing the industry and company business specifics.
• Develops basic understanding of company, unit policies and procedures, accounting practices, and federal and state regulations.

Hybrid:

Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person). In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.

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