Financial Analyst II

Financial Analyst II

Hybrid from Dover or Newark, Delaware. Your role in our success will be…

• Supports the production of a monthly reporting package with variance analysis against prior year, budget, and forecast, including operating expense and/or gross margin analyses, projections, and reports
• Performs detailed analysis of cost allocations and reports on changes and trends from budget and period-over-period results.
• Creates and analyzes moderately complex monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately and completely.
• Performs moderately complex financial forecasting, financial modeling, and trend analysis.
• Captures and reports key performance indicators, highlights notable trends, and analyzes causes of unexpected variances.
• Conducts thorough research of historical financial data to analyze trends to support executive leadership decisions.
• Partners and liaises with operations and corporate functions to collect the individual pieces of data and information required by filings and/or reports.
• Completes special financial studies, e.g., cost of service studies, return on equity, capital structure, and depreciation.
• Prepares feasibility studies for capital investments.
• Assists management with merger and acquisition proforma and analysis.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Manager, Financial Analysis.

• Assists in reviewing accounting transactions for financial accuracy
• Supports preparation of Rate Case filings, specific to revenues and expenses.
• Supports the development of strategic plan, budgets, performance indicators, and target benchmarks.

• Education:
  
  Four (4) year degree in Accounting, Finance, or related quantitative field.
• Work Experience:
  
  Three (3) years of business planning, financial analysis or other related finance experience required.
• Must be able to communicate in a clear, concise manner.
• Proficient knowledge in the Microsoft Office suite of software, namely:
  PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Knowledge of the Epicor suite of software.
• Knowledge of Utilities International Financial software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft FRx suite of software.
• Knowledge of Business Objects and related software.
• Knowledge of company tariffs.
• Must have a high level of initiative and be able to be self‑directed.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple requests simultaneously.
• Must seek efficiencies in all areas to create overall process improvement.
• Must be able to respond creatively to unique situations.
• Valid driver's license.

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages—choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401(k), medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours, and more!
• Paid time off, holidays, and a separate bank of sick time

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email