Financial Analyst

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Job Summary:

This role will be responsible for preparing financial and business-related analyses in support of the Retail Business. Will prepare forecasts, analyze business performance, review data and prepare monthly reports and metrics. Will conduct financial and business-related studies and cooperate with other departments in the preparation of analyses.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and analyze complex project and financial forecast models
• Work closely with the Business Segment teams to determine appropriate modeling assumptions and structuring
• Responsible for ensuring that all assumptions and modeling are reasonable and accurate
• Prepare monthly variance analyses
• Assist in the development of standardized reporting of key performance indicators that will be reported in monthly scorecards
• Interacts with other departments, as well as external and internal auditors to research and resolve items on a timely basis
• Research technical issues as needed related to primary job responsibilities
• Participate in special projects as assigned by management
• Monitor effectiveness of business processes, conduct analysis, and coordinate implementation for system and process improvements
• Perform all aspects of work with a high degree of effectiveness, efficiency, and accuracy

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work schedule; a combination of working remotely from home and 1-2 days a week in the office
• Open office environment
• Some overtime required as special projects arise
• Travel (less than 10%)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or economics from an accredited college/universityor four (4) years of direct financial analyst experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 -3 years of experience in operations within the energy industry or in a shared services model
• Proficient in the operation of computers and windows-based software and knowledge of Excel

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Works independently using initiative and self-motivation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excels in quickly conceptualizing and assimilating data to make decisions and take appropriate action
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and take an active role in establishing plans, coordinating activities, and assuring successful completion of objectives
• Proficient in communicating to a wide range of audiences in both written and oral form
• Comfortably handles risk and uncertainty

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Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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