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 Power Point

* 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.