Financial Analyst II/Sr. or Consultant - Minneapolis, MN

Xcel Energy • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $73,700 - $104,633 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform and coordinate the development, tracking, reporting and analysis of financial information, including financial reporting, budget creation, and financial analysis. Provide proactive, clear and actionable recommendations and alternatives to management. Document key processes and internal control points for reporting to management. Direct activities of other analysts as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business degree or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in general financial accounting or analysis (for Analyst II).
• Minimum four years experience in general financial accounting or analysis (for Sr.).
• Minimum seven years experience in general financial accounting, reporting or analysis (for Consultant).
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office applications required (for Analyst II).
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications required (for Sr.).
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications (for Consultant).
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrated skills in analysis, problem solving, customer service, and relationships (for Analyst II).
• Demonstrated skills in analysis, problem solving, customer service and relationship building desired (for Sr.).
• Demonstrated skills in analysis, financial and economic modeling, financial process controls and problem solving (for Consultant).
• Demonstrated leadership skills (for Consultant).
• Strong communication and presentation skills (for Consultant).
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team and to interface with all levels of management (for Consultant).

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred (for Analyst II and Sr.).
• MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred (for Consultant).

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing tracking, analysis and revisions as required for supported areas of O&M and capital costs.
• Work with Business Area leaders to provide projections of the impact of deviations on the financial outlook for the remainder of the year.
• Prepare internal and external reports, and identify and resolve moderate to complex data issues.
• Analyze financial data to identify adverse trends and recommend solutions to mitigate financial impact.
• Effectively communicate results through concise oral and written communications.
• Provide financial analysis and support to management for the annual budget process, as well as modeling, analysis and financial support for current year and five year forecasting.
• Document key processes of supported areas to ensure consistency and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide proactive process improvement recommendations and assist in implementing the accepted solutions.
• Prepare rate case information and analysis as required to support submission.
• Assist in performing regulatory support for requests or associated schedules.
• Performs and assists with special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level