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. #J-18808-Ljbffr