Business Analyst IV - Contract/Temp

Essential Utilities, Inc.•Lower Merion Township, PA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Essential Utilities, Inc. is seeking a temp/contract Business Analyst IV in the Bryn Mawr, PA area. This role will focus on Financial & Operational Analytics and Strategic Initiatives to support the Executive Leadership Team. The individual will report to Financial Planning & Analysis and will support the company's strategic mission and vision by providing detailed data analysis, budget modeling, and quantitative insights. The successful candidate will develop a strong understanding of the budget management process, continuous process improvements, and support strategic initiatives including mergers and acquisitions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a technical discipline)
5–10 years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or an analyst oriented role (preferably in a regulated utility environment).
Expert computer skills, especially proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and other financial software applications.
Experience with ERP systems
Intellectual curiosity to learn more about the business, a passion for data-driven decision making, and a willingness to think outside the box.
Strong critical thinking skills: using logic and reasoning to analyze complex situations and evaluate alternative solutions.
Investigative skills to research issues, interpret facts, and provide clear explanations both verbally and in writing.
Strong work ethic and ability to perform well under pressure.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with internal stakeholders.
Team player with the ability to work effectively and multitask in a collaborative environment.
Willingness to travel regularly to work with subsidiaries across the Essential footprint.
Deep commitment to integrity, a positive attitude, and a good sense of humor.
Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees and all levels of management, including representatives from other departments and organizations.
Evaluates the best method of research and exercises sound judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters. Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or CFA is a plus.
Proficiency with SAP and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform financial-operational analyses and develop metrics and financial/budget models with the Executive Leadership to help optimize business performance.
Create new data-driven approaches to generate business insights through data analytics and information visualization.
Lead high-level analytics discussions at the leadership level to inform strategic decision making and create business cases for process improvements across the company.
Collect and analyze data to identify problems and opportunities for improvement.
Identify and prepare/scrub relevant data sources for analysis of operational costs across corporate subsidiaries and functional areas.
Take initiative in developing a training program to improve Controllers’ and Functional Heads’ understanding of data usage to enhance decision-making.
Work with State Controllers to improve evaluation processes for municipal acquisition opportunities and legislative initiatives with ratemaking impact.
Support the “Finance of the Future” vision by sharing knowledge and providing thought leadership on analytical techniques that can be used by finance staff and business partners to drive data-driven decisions.
Assist with other tasks or projects, as assigned.