Analyst I, Financial Planning & Analysis

Spire Inc. • St. Louis, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Support the department with broad responsibilities for financial planning, forecasting, business unit and project support for the executive group. Support corporate-wide business planning and performance monitoring processes, including ensuring appropriate integration and support exists between processes and areas, including development of appropriate dashboards, metrics and schedules as requested. Serve as the Finance representative on cross functional strategic projects.

Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate the core and job category competencies: customer-focused, results-driven, teamwork, communication, adaptability, initiative, problem solving and quality
• Ability to lead by example in support of the Company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual’s unique skills and perspectives
• Recognize problems and respond, systematically gather information, sort through complex issues, understand consequences of decisions, seek input from others
• Ability to make difficult decisions and effectively communicate those decisions to others
• Ability to set challenging and productive objectives and effectively monitor performance to consistently meet or surpass objectives
• Ability to work semi-independently and manage time effectively to meet individual objectives and deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture
• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or similar business discipline
• 1+ years of relevant planning and/or analytical experience (e.g., working as a planning, financial or budget analyst)
• Understanding business models and how value is created and strategic and business planning, key financial performance metrics, and managerial performance reporting
• Able to utilize data from a variety of sources to identify relevant industry and market trends, understand implications, develop and assess new business opportunities, and evaluate potential strategic transaction
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint preferred
• Strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, and a commitment to diverse work environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (or similar) preferred
• Experience with developing Oracle/OBIEE/Hyperion based management reporting strongly preferred
• Experience must extend beyond accounting and financial reporting of historical results

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for allotted corporate reporting departments and assure that plans are integrated, consistent and supportive of the Company’s overall strategic direction
• Manage allotted corporate department reporting processes, including collection, analysis, preparation, distribution and presentation of monthly expense and capital reports to business unit presidents and department heads
• Manage corporate department forecasting process to ensure all impacted parties are informed of spend variances and aligned on future expectations
• Provide necessary support for the preparation and facilitation of the Company’s monthly business reviews and strategic direction meetings
• Assist in the development of presentations to the Executive Council and the Board of Directors, as needed
• Assist in the development and evaluation of key performance metrics and objectives
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and operational efficiencies that positively impact bottom-line results and cash flow
• Support the identification, analysis, and assessment of various projects for business units and Executive Council as required for additional sustained corporate growth. Oversee the development of business cases by gathering and assessing background and research data; supporting economic, financial, and performance analysis; providing quality assurance, due diligence and review support as appropriate
• Support the development, implementation, and upgrade of systems and processes to support business planning, forecasting and reporting processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level