Business Financial Planning and Risk Analyst

Energy Northwest•Richland, WA

2d•$83,125 - $189,542

About The Position

Provide business consulting services to designated management groups for a broad range of financial and business issues. Promote sound business decisions in the areas of planning, scheduling, budgeting, financial analysis, control and effective risk management in support of Energy Northwest-wide business requirements. Monitor customer business practices for compliance with Energy Northwest business and financial policies. Monitor business processes to ensure sound business and financial controls are instituted. Ensure that cost and budget practices conform with generally accepted accounting principles, industry standards and contractual requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center, OR an AA degree and 12 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center, OR a High school diploma or GED and 14 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center (for Analyst IV).
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 7 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center, OR an AA degree and 9 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center, OR a High school diploma or GED and 11 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center (for Analyst III).
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 6 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center, OR an AA degree and 8 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center, OR a High school diploma or GED and 10 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center (for Analyst II).
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 3 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center, OR an AA degree and 5 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center, OR a high school diploma or GED and 7 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center (for Analyst I).
A Master’s degree in Business Administration or Finance from an accredited college or university can be substituted for two years of experience (applicable to all levels).

Responsibilities

Lead the development, coordination, tracking, and execution of business and financial controls, including corporate budget development and change management, staffing control and reporting, and senior management financial reporting.
Develop and monitor organizational cost performance against budget by analyzing variances and cost trends, and developing recommendations for corrective actions. Provide monthly financial summaries to supported managers and projects.
Manage capital and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) project controls and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) information. Provide technical direction and assistance to project managers and engineers in using tools and processes for developing project scope, detailed project schedules, cost estimates, and perform financial analysis and control activities.
Recommend corrective action as appropriate to recover cost and schedule to established baselines.
Maintain, improve, and monitor the Columbia Station (CGS) Long-range Plan (LRP) for Capital and Expense projects in accordance with procedure requirements. This may also include the LRP for corporate and ESD.
Ensure key risks related to these activities are identified and compensating internal controls are in place and institutionalized.
Understand the Change Management process.
Proactively collaborate within the department and with external customers.
Exhibit leadership qualities and demonstrated proficiencies in leading a team initiative or project.
Perform special assignments using knowledge gained through experience and education.
Conduct benchmarking studies for business-related issues.
Participate on the Emergency Response team (ERO) when designated.
Support the biennial refueling outage.

Benefits

Washington State has no state income tax
Cost-of-living lower than the national average
Substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS)
401(k) savings plan with an employer match component
457(b) savings plan
Multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment
Childcare subsidies
Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA)
Health savings account (HSA)
Supplemental life insurances
Credit monitoring/identity theft insurance
Personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year
Nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year