Financial Analyst III

Career Opportunity Financial Analyst III Location: Hybrid with occasional travel, located in Yulee, FL West Palm Beach, FL, Newark, DE, or Dover, DE What makes us great... At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships. What you'll be working on... Prepares consolidated summary presentations for senior management's review Supports the development of strategic plan, budgets, performance indicators, and target benchmarks. Supports the production of a monthly reporting package with variance analysis against prior year, budget, and forecast, including operating expense and/or gross margin analyses, projections, and reports Performs complex financial forecasting, financial modeling and trend analysis. Captures and reports key performance indicators, highlight notable trends and analyze causes of unexpected variances. Prepares feasibility studies for capital investments. Performs detailed analysis of cost allocations and report on changes and trends from budget and period over-period results. Completes special financial studies, e.g. cost of service studies, return on equity, capital structure, and depreciation. Conducts thorough research of historical financial data to analyze trends to support executive leadership decisions. Assists in reviewing accounting transactions for financial accuracy Assists management with merger and acquisition proforma and analysis. Partners and liaises with operations and corporate functions to collect the individual pieces of data and information required by required filings and/or reports. Continuously identifies and implements improvements to financial processes and reporting, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and decision support. Drives best practices within financial planning and analysis areas. Performs all other duties as assigned by Manager Who you are... Four-year degree in Accounting/Finance or a related business field. Minimum of 5 years of business planning, financial analysis, or other related finance experience. Experience with modern ERP's and analytical tools (SAP or similar, Power BI, Qlik, Tableau, etc.) is required Regular driver's license Basic accounting knowledge (accruals, GAAP, etc.) Experience in the utility industry or relevant experience in a Financial Planning and Analysis role is preferred Strong project management skills to plan, lead, and coordinate initiatives across the business unit and finance Must be able to communicate in a clear, concise manner with Managers, Directors, and Senior Staff members. Proficient knowledge in the Microsoft Office suite of software, namely: PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Must have a high level of initiative and be able to be self-directed. Must be able to prioritize multiple requests simultaneously. Must be able to respond creatively to unique situations. Demonstrated ability to seek efficiencies in all areas to streamline and improve overall processes What's in it for you... Flexible work arrangement Competitive base salary Fantastic opportunities for career growth Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities Monthly recognition events Endless wellness initiatives and community events Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE! Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time! Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida Public Utilities Company