Accounting & Finance Reporting Specialist

The future of energy is digitized, decarbonized and localized. At Smartest Energy, we need revolutionary thinkers to help our customers make the most of this new landscape, thinking differently to find smart solutions to complex problems.

Formed in 2001, we’re an agile business driven by entrepreneurial thinking. As a subsidiary of the Marubeni Corporation, we also have strong investment and infrastructure behind us. As well as our three offices in the US, we have three offices in the UK and another in Australia.

Further expansion is planned for 2027 and beyond which means global career opportunities for you, with plenty of potential to explore new markets.

When you join our Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day.

The Reporting Analyst is responsible for producing complete, accurate, and timely financial and executive reporting that supports business decision-making, financial performance monitoring, and operational effectiveness. The role delivers meaningful performance insights while enhancing reporting solutions, data quality, and processes.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Commercial, Risk, and other business teams to ensure reporting is accurate, consistent, and aligned with organizational objectives.

This position is eligible for a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a minimum of 2-3 days per week worked in-office.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 annually. This position is eligible to participate in our company bonus.

• Produce monthly and ad hoc reports for business stakeholders.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and performance drivers.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure data integrity through validation, reconciliation, and quality control processes.
• Present findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly reporting packages and supporting analysis.
• Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Provide commentary and insights on significant variances and business drivers.
• Assist in the preparation of executive and board-level reporting materials.

• Extract, transform, and analyze data from various systems and databases.
• Maintain reporting models and automate recurring reporting processes where possible.
• Partner with IT and business teams to improve reporting tools, processes, and data availability.
• Document reporting methodologies, assumptions, and data sources.

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy, and automation.
• Support implementation of new reporting tools and business intelligence solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across reporting and analytics functions.

• Ensure reporting complies with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain traceable support and audit trails for key reports.
• Support audit requests and provide reporting-related information as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in reporting, financial analysis, business intelligence, or data analytics.
• Experience preparing management or board packs with written commentary.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and complex formulas.
• Experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.

• Experience with in the energy, utilities, or commodities sectors.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Workday, Quick Books or similar platforms.
• Understanding of financial reporting and budgeting processes.

• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Data interpretation
• Problem-solving
• Communication and presentation skills
• Stakeholder management
• Time management and prioritization
• Continuous improvement mindset

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