FBO Financial Analyst Senior /Consultant

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

The FBO Financial Analyst Senior/Consultant participates in a variety of financial analysis projects or functions including budget preparation, variance analysis, business operational metric reporting, net present values, cash flow analysis, forecasting, and operating expense and financial results reporting and analysis. Gather and review data, update financial and business operations models and applications, analyze and report results.


Under limited supervision, performs comprehensive analysis projects or functions which may include may include budget preparation, variance analysis, business operational metric reporting, net present values, cash flow analysis, forecasting, and operating expense and financial results reporting and analysis, business operations planning and tracking, metrics development, and benchmarking assistance for more complex business units and/or multiple business units.

Design and develop business unit financial and operational report packages.

Undertakes financial and operational decision support and business planning projects.

Minimum Requirements

FBO Financial Analyst Senior

• Bachelors' degree in finance, accounting economics, mathematics or related field
• AND five (5) years' related experience in financial analysis or in a financial, data analytics, or business operations related position in the utility or energy services industry
• Comprehensive knowledge of finance and economic analysis, business operations, or business planning. 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.

 

FBO Financial Analyst Consultant

• Bachelors' degree in finance, accounting economics, mathematics or related field
• AND seven (7) years' experience in financial analysis or in a financial, data analytics, or business operations related position in the utility or energy services industry
• Advanced knowledge of finance and economic analysis, business operations, or business planning.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  
• Strong research, data management and effective communication skills. 
• Strong research, strong ability to mine and manage large sources of data and excellent executive management written and verbal communication skills a must. 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) and database tools.

 

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• MBA or Master's degree preferred. 
• Advanced experience with related analytical, financial, database, and/or business operations tools (i.e. Cognos, PowerPlant, Hyperion, Maximo, supply chain and inventory systems). 
• Travel may be required.

Major Accountabilities

1. Performs routine to advanced level corporate financial tasks such as budgeting, variance analysis and short and long-term forecasting for the more complex business units and/or multiple business units. May serve as a business area budget lead/consolidator which involves coordination with other team members.

2. Supports the monthly accounting close process by performing accruals and variance analysis, and preparation of variance explanations and communication to management. Ensures financial events and transactions are reported to Accounting for proper financial statement recording and accounting treatment.

3. Serves as a lead frontline resource for mid- and senior-level business unit leadership and their organizations.

4. Partners in administering department programs / plans by maintaining knowledge of each and preparing ongoing analyses of specific topics.