Lead Financial Analyst

Lead Analyst – Project Financial Reporting Location: Orange, CT; Binghamton, NY; Rochester, NY; Augusta, ME. Number of Positions: 1 Work type: Office Salary Range CT: $116,640 - $145,800 NY / ME: $106,000 - $132,500 What We Offer Competitive benefits and growth opportunities Generous performance‑based bonuses 12% 401(k) match Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Tuition reimbursement Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways Job Summary The Projects and Processes Control Center (PPCC) organization is responsible for executing critical Operational Technology (OT), Control Center, and related grid modernization projects (e.g., near real-time operating control systems, next‑generation AMI, data center construction, substation automation, AAR/DLR, DER aggregation) to help improve grid operations across Avangrid Networks. This Lead Analyst – Project Management Office (PMO) position within PPCC will help advance the organization’s project governance, financial planning, and portfolio management, including by supporting projects’ CAPEX/OPEX budget development and variance management, financial and regulatory reporting, long‑term financial planning, and financial modeling. Responsibilities Develop and maintain projects’ financial structures and documentation (e.g., Work Breakdown Structures, internal orders, cost centers) in Company systems (e.g., SAP, Clarity) Proactively monitor projects’ financial performance, including tracking projects’ variances and glidepaths, identifying offsets, identifying cost savings opportunities, and conducting trend analyses Help project managers develop both detailed monthly project budget forecasts down to the resource level (e.g., internal labor, external services, materials) and post‑project funding requirements Develop business case and cost recoverability analyses for both active projects and initiatives in the discovery/initiating phase Develop and maintain dashboards/tools and lead PPCC financial calls to effectively manage the overall PPCC financial portfolio Prepare regulatory and corporate financial update reports and answer data requests under regulatory filings and audits as needed Engage with Investment Planning, Control, Accounting, Regulatory, and related organizations to maintain project compliance with accounting principles (e.g., cost classification, cost allocation) Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Accounting with a minimum of 8 or more years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and payment and accrual processes required. Experience developing financial valuations (e.g., net present value, total cost of ownership) required. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, Smartsheet), Microsoft Office, and SAP required. Demonstrated track record of driving decision‑making, learning new technologies and software, and building cross‑functional relationships with key stakeholders required. Experience applying accounting principles (e.g., FERC Uniform System of Accounts, U.S. GAAP, revenue requirements) to projects strongly preferred. Experience working in electric and/or gas utilities is strongly preferred. Related certifications (e.g., PMP, CPA, CFA) preferred. Behavioral Competencies Develop self & others Empower to grow Collaborate and share Be a role model Focus to achieve results Be agile At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr