Financial Analyst​/Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Summary

The position will evaluate and perform financial analysis to support Chugach’s reporting, planning, forecasting and financial management.

• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements and cashflow statements.
• Assist in the development and maintenance financial reporting systems and processes.
• Assist with research and documentation of technical accounting and financial reporting requirements under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Prepare presentation materials for stakeholders and management.
• Provide support for audits.
• Develop budget status and financial report to be used internally and by outside organizations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes. Coordinate with internal teams to gather necessary financial data.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in financial planning and analysis.
• Conduct variance analysis and identify key drivers of performance. Analyze financial data and performance metrics to provide actionable insights.
• Provide technical support and training to other team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial data collection and analysis.
• Conduct analysis of operating data compared to projected cost ratios and evaluate accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency by identifying areas of opportunity and sharing recommendations with management.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Manager, FP&A:
  Report to, receive direction, guidance and decision from.
• Managers and Leadership:
  Confer with, give and receive information.
• Other Chugach Departments:
  Confer with, give and receive information.

• Bargaining Unit Representatives
• Auditors:
  Coordinate with, provide and exchange information.
• Financial Stakeholders:
  Provide and exchange information.
• State and Federal Agencies:
  Exchange information and develop relationships relative to assigned duties.

• Knowledge of all aspects of budgeting and financial planning.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail oriented with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to be self‑motivated and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to consolidate complex scenarios into takeaways and present findings
• Ability to communicate technical data to a variety of non‑technical audiences.
• Must have ability to identify sensitive or confidential information and abide by confidentiality requirements.
• Proven ability to uphold ethical and professional conduct.
• Demonstrated ability to organize workflow, manage multiple priorities, and effectively utilize resources.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, predominantly Excel.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Some travel to remote sites may be required. This position requires some overtime and travel to meetings or conferences outside of the state.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Economics or related discipline, required. Specialized training in computer science, financial management and economics, preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), preferred.

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, required. Experience in a utility or union environment, preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Economics or related discipline, required. Specialized training in computer science, financial management and economics, preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), preferred.

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, required. Experience in a utility or union environment, preferred.