Job Description

Job Position: Senior Financial Analyst (Contractor) - FPnA

Job Overview

Senior Financial Analyst in a robust Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) role, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial strategy and analysis for the organization. This position requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual with strong cross-functional collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset. You will work closely with various departments to provide insightful financial analysis, support strategic decision-making, and ensure alignment with the company's financial objectives.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Regulated Utility Finance - Duties & Responsibilities

• Build and maintain driver-based Excel model for general rate case; design for refresh ability and auditability.
• Produce filing-ready schedules and exhibits that mirror commission templates; cross-foot and trace to workpapers.
• Develop executive-ready outputs (PivotTables, charts, and dynamic dashboards) with clear assumptions, version control, and error checks.
• Reconcile results to source systems (e.g., SAP exports), document methodologies, and maintain a tight audit trail.
• Regulatory analysis and drafting: translate accounting and policy positions into quantitative exhibits; document methodologies clearly and cite relevant schedules/exhibits.

FP&A - Duties & Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead the development and management of financial models, forecasts, and budgets to support business planning and performance monitoring.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with key stakeholders across departments (e.g., Sales, Operations, Marketing, and HR) to gather financial data, understand business needs, and provide actionable insights.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct thorough variance analysis to identify gaps between actual and forecasted financial results, providing explanations and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Strategic Support: Support strategic initiatives by conducting financial analysis, scenario planning, and ROI analysis to guide investment decisions and improve overall business performance.
• Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative team environment, working closely with finance colleagues and contributing to the development and mentorship of junior analysts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Preferred: Regulated utility finance experience (FERC/USoA, rate cases, clause/true-up filings)
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in an FP&A role.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial planning software.

Preferred: SAP, S/4Hana, BOBJ, (UI) Utilities International

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

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