FBO Financial Analyst Senior

APS•Phoenix, AZ

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.SummaryThe FBO Financial Analyst Senior provides financial analysis and decision support for the T&D Capital Portfolio. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and operating expense reporting, as well as developing financial models and performing customer affordability modeling and analysis. The Financial Analyst Senior delivers clear, data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership and serves as a trusted advisor on financial and business planning matters. The position plays a key role in supporting strategic capital investment decisions through accurate financial reporting, analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelors' degree in finance, accounting economics, mathematics or related field
AND five (5) years' related experience in financial analysis or in a financial, data analytics, or business operations related position in the utility or energy services industry
Comprehensive knowledge of finance and economic analysis, business operations, or business planning. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Strong research, data management and effective management communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) and database tools.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master's degree preferred.
Strong experience with related analytical, financial, database, and/or business operations tools (i.e. Cognos, PowerPlant, Hyperion, Maximo, supply chain and inventory systems).
Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Performs routine to advanced level corporate financial tasks such as budgeting, variance analysis and short and long-term forecasting for the more complex business units and/or multiple business units.May serve as a business area budget lead/consolidator which involves coordination with other team members.
Supports the monthly accounting close process by performing accruals and variance analysis, and preparation of variance explanations and communication to management.Ensures financial events and transactions are reported to Accounting for proper financial statement recording and accounting treatment.
Serves as a lead frontline resource for mid- and senior-level business unit leadership and their organizations.
Partners in administering department programs / plans by maintaining knowledge of each and preparing ongoing analyses of specific topics.
Ensures compliance by maintaining appropriate documentation, files, records or systems.
Undertakes the development of limited scope financial and operational decision support and business unit planning projects and initiatives.
Provide support in the development, compilation, presentation and communication of performance report packages for management reporting including identification of significant findings and conclusions through the use of existing technology and strong understanding of business unit financial and operations related data.
May support the development of business planning for an internal business area.Responsibilities include facilitation of business plan process, metric selection, gap analysis, and initiative development.
Provides training and support to business customers to ensure understanding of new or existing processes; may also provide training to team member within Finance & Accounting.
Maintains comprehensive knowledge of the primary emerging issues facing the industry and company business specifics.
Develops comprehensive understanding of company, unit policies and procedures, accounting practices, and federal and state regulations.
Identifies or partners in identifying continuous improvement opportunities within the organization and incorporate continuous improvement principles and practices into business unit partnerships.
Provides support to other team members to enhance development and to drive increasing productivity in team processes. Serves as a subject matter expert within employee's own team and mentors other junior team members.