Associate Financial Analyst

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Financial Analyst will assist in the development, financial modeling, internal management and reporting of financial results against the Eversource corporate operating plan. The corporate operating plan is developed to support our mission of delivering reliable energy and superior customer service, as well as our corporate goals. The scope of the corporate operating plan includes the development of key financial statements (income statements, balance sheets and cash flows) and key performance metrics for not only all of the Eversource operating companies but also the consolidated company. Internal management includes monthly updates to original plan assumptions and the development of a reforecast based on ever changing economic and business conditions. Internal management and reporting also involves the contribution to a comprehensive monthly reporting package to Senior Management, as well as communication of key financial results to the Board of Trustees and updates to other stakeholders in the company.

Requirements

Knowledge of financial reporting and analyses and financial statements
Emerging financial acumen
Ability to work with various levels within the organization
Problem solving skills and ability to analyze data
Written and verbal communication skills
Strong Customer service orientation
Demonstrated skills with MS Office
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience
Zero to three years experience

Responsibilities

Supports the production of the Monthly Financial Report and Monthly Projection Report for the businesses.
Supports the annual budget process to assist in the completion of each major budget management task.
Assists in the review and validation of financial model runs produced for the businesses.
Communicates results of and any issues with financial information to management.
Coordinates and develops financial budgets and projections with input from departments and disciplines from across the company including financial forecasting, regulatory, corporate and field functional areas and accounting.
Assists in the preparation of financial budgets and projections, including net income and return on equity, for presentation to executive management.
Provides information to management to assist in the understanding of financial performance.
Ensures communication through reports to departmental management on a monthly basis of any specific financial performance information such as budget versus actual and current versus prior year actual comparisons for making management decisions or evaluation of trends.
Coordinates with all ES departmental areas on financial and business reporting requirements.
Works effectively with others; providing financial analysis and problem-solving data