Construction Financial Analyst- Field Operations

Overview

Philadelphia Gas Works 

 

Looking for a challenge and ready to light up your career? 

 

The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is the largest municipally-owned gas utility in the nation, supplying gas service in the City of Philadelphia to over 500,000 customers.  From its humble beginnings in 1836, PGW has grown into the large, modern facility that exists today.  As one of the nation's leading natural gas providers, PGW prides itself on stability and continual growth.  PGW is dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region.  Apply at:  www.pgworks.com

 

Make a difference in your future – Become part of the PGW Team!

 

Free Health Insurance Options– Free Dental Insurance – Flex Spending - Commuter Benefits - Pension Plan – Free Parking – Wellness Programs – Onsite Gyms – Tuition Assistance-  PSLF Eligible Employer- Parental Leave - Hybrid Work Environment

 

Please note this position will require you to report at 7 AM, five days per week to the North Operations Center (NOC) at 5000 Summerdale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.   A hybrid schedule working remote one day a week may be available after 6 months for residents of Pennsylvania.    

 

Financial Analyst - Field Operations

 

The Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing current financial processes to develop recommendations for process improvement and to improve project cost estimating. The analyst will assist with both capital and operating budget analysis and development to ensure that the Field Operation’s strategic goals are achieved. Facilitate monthly meetings with key stakeholders to review contractors accounts receivable statements  and provide status updates on outstanding and future invoices to improve cash flow. Perform contract proposal planning, auditing, and analyzing all contracts that involve the purchase of goods and services within Field Operations. These contracts have a total value of over $100 million dollars annually. Developing and implementing procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policies and procedures. This position is responsible for all contract compliance functions as well as conveying routine updating of contract language.

 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for contract proposal planning, administration, preparation, and revision of all new and existing contracts that involve the purchase of sale of goods and services in the Field Operation Department and in accordance with all Company Policies.

   

  Develop, implement, and assist in the enforcement of procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with Company policies.

   

  Create and generate trending reports to evaluate business critical tasks, i.e. cost per linear foot of pipe installed, service replacements/installation costs and evaluate the cost of work performed by contracted vendors.

   

  Prepare study, report, and analysis in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, cash flow projections, and business forecasts and capital main replacement and new business project estimation.

   

  Conduct audits for each contract which will include original contract, all correspondence, deviations, amendments, clarifications, work and payment schedules and request for change orders because of contingencies.

   

  Prepare contract change notices, monitor contractor performance, including the reporting and status of contractor and owner deliverables.

   

  Assist in the development of new systems and technological advancements.

   

  Analyze current fiscal year spending to ensure Field Operations remain within budget and identify opportunities to maximize available approved funding.

   

  Assist with fiscal year end close and act as liaison between Operations and Accounts Payable to ensure all expenses are captured in the current fiscal year.

   

  Coordinate with other departments to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding Field Operations contracts, and financial reporting, including new business and planning, to trend future resource requirements and improve capital and operating budget projections.

   

  Facilitate monthly meetings with key stakeholders to review contractor accounts receivable statements and provide status updates on outstanding and future invoices to improve cash flow.

   

  Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate employees regarding contract status, facilitate contractor meetings and monitor labor and material cost reports to compare similar work types between contractors for use by planning