Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Analyst

Location: Folsom

South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow.

At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and  leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.
** Position Summary
** SJI is searching for a skilled Senior Financial Planning Analyst with strong finance experience and a keen interest in leveraging technology to drive operational efficiency. This role will perform robust financial modeling, forecasting & budgeting, reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate will contribute to process improvement initiatives, support automation efforts, and assist in evaluating and implementing AI solutions for FP&A.

The Senior Analyst will collaborate with management and business partners to provide actionable insights and help optimize business performance.
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* Essential Functions:

*** Assist in developing and maintaining financial models that support short-term and long-term business decisions
* Create and maintain monthly forecasts and annual budgets, and perform comparative variance analysis against those benchmarks, including tracking operational performance and explaining drivers of variances
* Partner with business leaders, affiliates, and/or consultants to understand economic drivers of the business and growth prospects to better inform the modeling / forecast process
* Analyze key contracts and incorporate relevant aspects into financial models
* Identify and implement scalable business process improvements, with a focus on automation and AI integration.
* Assist in researching, evaluating, and implementing AI tools and technologies relevant to financial planning and analysis.
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* Required Skills:

*** Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal) with all types/levels of audiences required
* Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, etc.) required, and with advanced knowledge of Excel; experience with analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Python, R) is desirable.
* Experience supporting process improvement, automation, or AI initiatives in FP&A or related finance functions is preferred.
* Familiarity with data analytics, automation tools, or AI-powered financial solutions is a plus.
* Ability to absorb, interpret, and communicate information, both financial and non-financial required
** Qualifications
* *** Required Background:
*** Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or;
* Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
* Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
* Must be within a commutable distance to Folsom, NJ to attend important meetings and events as needed
** Explore the Possibilities
** South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent – from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands-on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees  as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, you’re sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to “bring your whole self to work” every day.
** Benefits Package Overview
** SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The SJI “Total Rewards” Benefits Package include:
* Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package
* Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision…