Capital Planning Analyst

Connecticut Water Service, Inc.•New Braunfels, TX

About The Position

TWC is actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Capital Planning Analyst to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. JOB SUMMARY: The Capital Planning Analyst serves as the primary lead for financial planning and management of capital expenditures within the organization. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategies that ensure capital investments align with corporate financial objectives and regulatory requirements. The analyst will provide expert guidance to business units throughout the capital budgeting process, from initial request through project closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a focus on capital expenditures and budgeting.
Knowledge of financial analysis, including return on investment (ROI), net present value (NPV), and internal rate of return (IRR).
Have a solid understanding of warehousing practices, distribution terminology, and inventory control best practices.
Have excellent written and verbal skills.
Intermediate to advanced level experience using Microsoft Office applications.
Possess excellent data analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with financial accounting systems, preferably JD Edwards Enterprise One, Power Plant, Insight, and database software is desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain multi-year capital expenditures forecast for the company.
Lead the preparation and coordination of capital budgets across multiple business units, including operations, engineering, technology, and warehousing.
Oversee the closeout process for completed capital projects, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Implement standardized naming conventions and classification for capital projects to support regulatory initiatives.
Provide financial analysis and guidance for capital expenditure requests, ensuring adherence to approval protocols.
Prepare visuals showing capital spend progress and forecast
Monitor the financial performance of completed projects, including tracking actual expenditures versus budget, and conducting post-completion reviews.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, procurement, and finance, to ensure capital expenditures align with the company's overall financial objectives.
Assist with the development and implementation of strategies for asset replacement, including forecasting asset life cycle costs and determining optimal replacement schedules based on utilization, age, and cost of ownership.
Assist with the asset tracking system to ensure accurate and up-to-date records of all capital assets, including cost, location, and maintenance history.
Other duties as assigned.