Analyst/Associate Consultant - Finance
Raftelis•Cincinnati, OH
•$63,000 - $89,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Working within a team, the Analyst/Associate Consultant will apply financial analysis and creative problem-solving to help public municipal utilities (water, wastewater, and stormwater) make sound, data-driven decisions. This role will work across various multi-discipline projects, such as financial planning, cost of service rate and fee setting, bond feasibility studies, and miscellaneous financial-related projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, or other related fields)
- Strong Critical thinking skills – ability to formulate multiple solutions to problems, test hypothesis and develop solutions based on analysis.
- Intellectual curiosity – interest in why things work the way they do and enjoys tracing a problem back to its root.
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency and experience in MS Excel, showcasing expertise in advanced user functions such as creating dashboards, conducting scenario analysis, and utilizing financial excel formulas.
- Strong Proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint – ability to create report templates, modify report templates
- Familiarity and comfort with AI tools.
- Experience analyzing and conducting QA/QC on large data sets.
- Ability to work under multiple project managers with completing deadlines and deliverables.
- Ability to communicate effectively through writing, speaking, and visual presentation.
- Willing and able to travel overnight as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, or other related fields) or equivalent experience.
- Finance and/or Accounting Certification
Responsibilities
- Data mine and aggregate project data from multiple sources and develop Excel-based financial models to support analysis of a variety of financial and management studies including projects related to financial planning. This includes projecting utility revenues and expenditures, developing revenue requirements, cost allocation and rate and fee design to support utility’s operations.
- Validate customer usage data and provide insightful feedback on usage patterns and demand to support informed decision-making processes
- Under the guidance of project managers, work independently and have the ability to switch between projects quickly to meet milestones and deliverables
- Utilize public speaking and technical writing skills to produce, edit and present reports, proposals, and presentations in a clear and succinct manner
- Support senior staff in business development and marketing activities
- Collaborate with clients to collect data and insight, and effectively communicate results and scenarios
Benefits
- 100% company-paid employee medical (HSA plan) and 50% company-paid dependent medical coverage and dental benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discretionary paid time off program
- Education Reimbursement Program
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Long-Term care benefits
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
