Senior Financial Analyst | Strategic Financial Analytics

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Are you a forward-thinking financial expert passionate about advising executives, driving strategic outcomes, and solving complex business challenges? We're seeking a Strategic Financial Analyst to act as an internal management consultant, leading high-impact projects that influence officer-level decision-making and company strategy. This is your opportunity to provide executive-level guidance, build sophisticated financial models, and drive transformative initiatives across all business lines.

• Executive Advisory: Collaborate directly with senior leadership, providing actionable insights and expert recommendations to guide critical business decisions.
• Advanced Financial Analysis: Develop complex financial and economic models to forecast outcomes, assess scenarios, and uncover opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Strategic Problem Solving: Conduct in-depth research, sensitivity analyses, and strategic testing to challenge conventional thinking and identify innovative solutions.
• Data-Driven Storytelling: Transform intricate financial data into compelling, high-impact presentations that inspire action and drive strategic alignment.
• Negotiation Expertise: Advise on asset purchases, sales, and transaction pricing, including direct negotiations with counter parties to secure favorable outcomes.
• Project Leadership: Manage end-to-end special projects, ensuring timelines, stakeholder expectations, and deliverables are met with excellence.
• Technology Expertise: Leverage tools like Power BI, advanced Excel modeling, database tools, statistical software, and robotic process automation to deliver robust insights and solutions.

• Strategic Vision: Proven ability to think big-picture while focusing on actionable details that drive business outcomes.
• Advisory
  
  Experience:
  
  Exceptional management consulting skills with a history of advising executives and influencing key decisions.
• Financial Expertise: Advanced modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills, coupled with a deep understanding of finance, economics, and business operations.
• Communication Excellence: Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Collaborative Mindset: A team player who thrives in cross-functional environments, ensuring all perspectives are considered in decision‑making processes.
• Self‑Starter Mentality: Proactive, curious, and adaptable, with a desire to take on diverse challenges and continuously learn.

• Degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, mathematics or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Five (5) years directly related experience in financial analysis, accounting, economic analysis or data analytics in any industry.
• OR five (5) years business operations related experience in the utility or energy services industry.
• In lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of formal education and experience totalling ten (10) years is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of finance and economic analysis, corporate finance, utility regulation, utility operations. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong research, data management and effective management communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) and database tools.

• MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong experience with related analytical, financial, database, and/or business operations tools (i.e., Kyriba, Bloomberg, People Soft, Cognos, Power Plant, Hyperion, Maximo, supply chain and inventory systems).
• Energy/utility finance, project management and/or consulting experience.
• Travel may be required.