Business Analyst IV​/Temp

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

We have a great opportunity for a temp/contract Business Analyst IV in the Bryn Mawr, PA area! This person will focus on Financial & Operational Analytics, as well as Strategic Initiatives to support our Executive Leadership Team. Reporting to Financial Planning & Analysis, this individual will support the pursuit of our strategic mission and vision through our matrix organization by providing detailed data analysis, budget modeling, and deep quantitative insights.

A successful candidate will develop a strong understanding of our budget management process and continuous process improvements. Additionally, this role will support strategic initiatives driven by leadership, including mergers and acquisitions.

• Perform financial-operational analyses and develop metrics and financial/budget models with the Executive Leadership to help optimize business performance.
• Create new data-driven approaches to generate business insights through data analytics and information visualization.
• Lead high-level analytics discussions at the leadership level to inform strategic decision making and create business cases for process improvements across the company.
• Collect and analyze data to identify problems and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify and prepare/scrub relevant data sources for analysis of operational costs across corporate subsidiaries and functional areas.
• Take initiative in developing a training program to improve Controllers’ and Functional Heads’ understanding of data usage to enhance decision-making.
• Work with State Controllers to improve evaluation processes for municipal acquisition opportunities and legislative initiatives with rate making impact.
• Support the “Finance of the Future” vision by sharing knowledge and providing thought leadership on analytical techniques that can be used by finance staff and business partners to drive data-driven decisions.
• Assist with other tasks or projects, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a technical discipline); MBA and/or CFA is a plus.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or an analyst oriented role (preferably in a regulated utility environment).

• Expert computer skills, especially proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and other financial software applications.
• Experience with ERP systems; proficiency with SAP and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is preferred.
• Intellectual curiosity to learn more about the business, a passion for data-driven decision making, and a willingness to think outside the box.
• Strong critical thinking skills: using logic and reasoning to analyze complex situations and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Investigative skills to research issues, interpret facts, and provide clear explanations both verbally and in writing.
• Strong work ethic and ability to perform well under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with internal stakeholders.
• Team player with the ability to work effectively…