Financial Analyst - Finance and Capital Markets

Financial Analyst

The financial analyst completes ongoing support of company-wide capital market issuances and other Treasury-related activities. This position will complete reports on forecasted financial information; perform analysis on key drivers of actual and forecasted financial performance; assist in completion of the cash flow budget and forecast; assist in preparation of utility peer and capital markets related reports for senior management; and perform other ad-hoc financial and business analysis in support of company strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Support debt capital market activities for BHE and its subsidiaries, including public and private bond offerings, term loan financings and maintaining the revolving credit facilities.

Analyze utility industry, regulatory, capital investment, and credit-related matters in support of Treasury and strategic decision-making activities.

Conduct the analysis and evaluation of potential investments, acquisitions, divestitures and other strategic initiatives in accordance with organizational objectives.

Coordinate and communicate inputs and results of the financial forecast and plan, including the development and preparation of concise and meaningful reports for different audiences.

Compile, analyze, research and interpret data to prepare reports, forecast future trends and stay abreast of economic changes and applicable industry topics.

Perform corporate, subsidiary and project cash flow and variance analysis.

Support rating agency activity including researching, interpreting and analyzing current agency business practices, methodology changes and cash flow ratios across the various platforms.

Develop concise executive level presentations and financial analyses for senior management, investors, and external stakeholders.

Reconcile actual results versus budgets and forecasts and communicate key drivers of variances.

Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

Certification or advanced degree such as CPA, MBA or CFA beneficial.

Zero to two or more years related work experience in public accounting, financial forecasting, financial modeling and/or financial analysis.

Strong accounting and analytical skills; knowledge of financial analysis methods and tools.

Advanced software skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Analytical skills to effectively monitor developments in forecasted and actual data and the ability to draw logical conclusions from analysis.

Ability to effectively leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, analysis, decision making and communication.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

About Us

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

About the Team

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.