Associate Analyst - FP&A

Position Summary:

The Financial Analyst is responsible for tracking financial performance of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) expense, forecasting, and headcount analysis. Assists and supports short and long-term O&M expense planning activities.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed variance analysis of actual financial results versus plan, forecast, and key performance metrics
• Identify trends in variances and make recommendations for financial improvement and optimization to management
• Work closely with accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual performance management reporting of O&M expense for executives, Board of Directors, and investor groups
• Support the company-wide annual O&M expense planning process and subsequent monthly forecasting process
• Increase productivity and efficiency by developing automated reports and processes
• Provide support for earnings releases, 10-K, 10-Q, and other external financial reporting
• Contribute to overall Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis team goals as needed

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or business or equivalent work experience
• 0-2 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Cost Control, or related role
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must be highly proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint
• High level of communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly organized with the ability to perform multiple tasks
• Self-starter with ability to learn quickly
• Excellent Communication Skills
• IBM Cognos TM1 experience preferred

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Up to 5% overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.