Senior or Lead Financial Analyst (hybrid)

Job Title:  Senior or Lead Financial Analyst

• We are open to hiring at either the Senior or Lead Financial Analyst level, depending on experience (salary band listed is for lead level)

• We are looking to hire someone to work in our Columbus, Ohio office with a hybrid schedule (2 days/week in office)

Job Summary
Work monthly with VP’s and Executive Leadership team to provide financial insights, forecast, and meet the financial commitments of the organization.   Work alongside a proficient analyst team and leadership to grow technical skills and build financial acumen.  Looking for someone who is accountable, has a strong Continuous Improvement mindset & is open to new challenges

Essential Functions

• Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. (Professional Judgment)

• Compiles, organizes and formats data, including qualitative analysis required for internal and external reporting. Identifies and researches reporting issues, provides recommendations, assists with the adoption of new reporting requirements. (Reporting)

• Recognizes situations where the regulatory framework and rate case outcomes drive our business; Supports regulatory initiatives by gathering data and preparing regulatory schedules and/or preparing pro-forma calculations, testimony and data requests; Assists with review and analysis of regulatory documents; Appreciates the application of the regulatory construct to our business. (Regulatory)

• Understands terminology and developments. Knows when to and can apply technical knowledge to processes, procedures, and tasks. (Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills)

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of financial statements, metrics and measures, and key strategic business initiatives; Understands and utilizes economic and industry data as it relates to job responsibilities. (Business Acumen)

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the operating plan and role in the F&A organization; Has a general knowledge of other departments' role in the F&A organization; Collaboratively develops solutions between corporate and business units. (Understanding F&A)

• Demonstrates our commitment to quality by documenting work fully and accurately. (Documentation of Work Performed)

• Takes action to identify, analyze and improve existing processes within our organization to maximize opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness and meet new goals and objectives. (Continuous Process Improvement)

Required Qualifications For Position

• Requires four year degree in business discipline

• Four years or more experience in finance, accounting, regulatory or a related field (2-4 years experience for senior level)

• Requires multiple functional experience

• Requires knowledge of PC applications

• Regulatory Finance Acumen - Understand how we make money and how changes to the financial statements flow through and impact customer bills and NI EPS.

• Building Partnerships - Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.

• Decision Support - Recommends the most effective course of action after evaluating options against decision criteria.

• Influencing - Gain others' commitment to take action that will enhance value for business partners and/or customers.

• Continuous Improvement - Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity 
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing di