FBO Financial Consultant

APS•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The FBO Financial Consultant participates in a variety of financial analysis projects or functions including budget preparation, variance analysis, business operational metric reporting, net present values, cash flow analysis, forecasting, and operating expense and financial results reporting and analysis. Gather and review data, update financial and business operations models and applications, analyze and report results. Performs advanced level financial analysis functions which may include advanced financial modeling, project leadership, net present values, cash flow analysis, operating expense and financial results analysis, business operations planning and tracking, and benchmarking assistance on more complex business units. Develop or direct the development of gathering and reviewing data, updating financial and business operations models and applications, analyze and report results. Undertakes complex financial and operational decision support and business unit planning projects.

Requirements

Bachelors' degree in finance, accounting economics, mathematics or related field
seven (7) years' experience in financial analysis or in a financial, data analytics, or business operations related position in the utility or energy services industry
Advanced knowledge of finance and economic analysis, business operations, or business planning.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Strong research, data management and effective communication skills.
Strong research, strong ability to mine and manage large sources of data and excellent executive management written and verbal communication skills a must.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) and database tools.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master's degree preferred.
Advanced 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

Function as an internal management consultant by building advanced financial models and delivering presentations with decision-worthy recommendations to leadership
Undertakes complex financial and operational decision support and business unit planning projects.
Consult with business units in the utilization and prioritization of O&M or Capital budgets, current work plans and long-range forecasts typically involving high impact business issues.
May support the monthly accounting close process on an ad-hoc basis by performing accruals and variance analysis, and preparation of variance explanations and communication to management. Ensure financial events and transactions are reported to Accounting for proper financial statement recording and accounting treatment.
Compile relevant data, perform variance analyses on an enterprise-wide basis, update business operations models and reports supporting the execution of business planning and initiative tracking, gap analysis, metrics development, tracking and benchmarking, and portfolio management.
Collaborate with department staff and business units in the evaluation of operational and financial business scenarios by utilization of corporate financial and business operations models. Develop ad hoc models to support unique scenarios or limited scope analysis with the various work streams O&M, Capital, or Business Planning. Provide direction or support in the formulation of model inputs and processing of data through financial and operations models.
Consult with department leadership and business management in identifying, recommending, and developing tactical and strategic business case opportunities.
Review and ensure that initiatives to be included in the business plans are strategically aligned with benchmarking, budgeting and business planning processes.
Review and ensure that documentation to support initiative implementation is accurate and complete. Provide recommendations to ensure effective implementation.
May complete and submit of required external reporting and filings including ACC discovery requests
Maintain advanced knowledge and understanding of all department workstreams - capital, O&M, and business planning processes.
Drive continuous improvement/process improvement through organization, business customer organizations and incorporate principles and practices into business unit partnerships.
Provides training and support to business customers to ensure understanding of new or existing processes; develops and provides comprehensive training to others within department.
Provide guidance and support to other team members to enhance development and productivity. Serves as subject matter expert within team as well as across the department and mentors other junior team members.