FBO Financial Analyst I/II (Business Operations O&M)

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. 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.

 

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

 

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

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 direct supervision, assists or conducts a variety of basic financial analysis projects or functions. Responsibilities 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. Prepares routine reports of findings and recommendations to more senior financial analysts or appropriate Manager.

Assists in financial and operational decision support and business planning projects with regular supervision.

Minimum Requirements

Financial Analyst I:

Bachelors' degree in finance, accounting economics, mathematics or related field and 1 year prior directly related experience. Basic knowledge of finance or economic analysis & Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, (GAAP). Good research and effective communication. Good word processing and spreadsheet skills.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:
Exposure to related analytical, financial, database, and/or business operations tools. Good research and effective communication skills.

 

Financial Analyst II:

 Bachelors' degree in finance, accounting economics, mathematics or related field AND two years directly related financial analysis, data analytics or business operation or experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
- Knowledge of finance and economic analysis, business operations, or business planning.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) desirable.

Strong research, data management and effective communication skills a must. Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) and database tools.

Nuclear requirement: Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and will be expected to fulfill their obligation as an ERO member. Any PVNGS employee may be called upon to support a refueling or short-notice outage. This includes line roles and responsibilities as necessary to execute outage activities. These are a condition of employment at PVNGS.

Major Accountabilities

1. Performs basic corporate financial tasks such as budgeting, accruals, variance analysis, and short and long-term forecasting for the business, working under direct supervision.
2. Supports the monthly finance and accounting close process by performing accruals and variance analysis, and preparation of variance explanations and communication to management.
3. Assists in administering department programs / plans by maintaining basic knowledge of each and preparing ongoing analyses of specific topics.
4. Ensures compliance by maintaining appropriate documentation, files, records, systems, and/or desk procedures.
5. Assists in the development of limited scope financial and operational decision support and business unit planning projects.
6. Builds knowledge of the primary emerging issues facing the industry and company business specifics.
7. Develops basic understanding of company, unit policies and procedures, accounting practices, and federal and state regulations.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Admi