Financial Analyst

Job Description
This Financial Analyst I role functions as a hybrid between financial analysis and project management. The selected candidate will support integrated system planning across electric, steam, and natural gas jurisdictions. The team manages a wide range of projects, some of which result in regulatory filings, while others are internal initiatives.
Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage tactical implementation plans (TIPs) using Microsoft Excel to support system migration and integrated planning initiatives.
• Track project milestones, monitor progress, and ensure tasks align with established timelines and objectives.
• Prepare clear, concise weekly status reports and scorecards that summarize project progress, risks, and key performance indicators.
• Coordinate activities across multiple jurisdictions and departments to ensure consistent execution and alignment with overall project goals.
• Interface regularly with business area finance teams, capital asset accounting, and revenue requirements teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting.
• Monitor supply chain timelines and dependencies related to project execution, while relying on other teams for direct ordering responsibilities.
• Support the preparation and organization of regulatory filings, such as Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCNs) and rate cases, including related documentation and analyses.
• Ensure project schedules remain current, adjusting timelines as needed and managing escalations when delays or issues arise.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build and manage complex spreadsheets and models.
• Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint for document management and collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams for communication and coordination with distributed teams.
• Experience in financial reporting, including preparing status reports, scorecards, and other project-related financial documents.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Four-year degree required; graduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Exposure to generation, transmission, or distribution planning processes and concepts.
• Experience working with or supporting large-scale system migration projects.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for financial and reporting processes.
• This Financial Analyst I role functions as a hybrid between financial analysis and project management.
• The selected candidate will support integrated system planning across electric, steam, and natural gas jurisdictions.
• The team manages a wide range of projects, some of which result in regulatory filings, while others are internal initiatives.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $33.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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