Finance & Business Operations (FBO) Financial Analyst II

APS•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance & Business Operations (FBO) Financial Analyst II participates in financial analysis projects and functions, including budget preparation, variance analysis, operational metric reporting, net present value and cash flow analysis, forecasting, and operating expense and financial results reporting. The analyst gathers and reviews data, updates financial and business operations models and applications, analyzes results, and helps develop financial and operational report packages. Under general supervision, the position supports financial and operational decision-making and business-unit planning projects. The role performs recurring corporate financial work for business units, supports the monthly accounting close, and communicates analyses and findings to management and business leadership. It works across teams and business units on matters of significance, typically small- to medium-sized initiatives and recurring requests, using judgment to analyze standard to moderately complex problems. The position is hybrid, with employees expected to work about 40% of their time in person at an APS or other non-home-office location. Employees are expected to reside in Arizona, or in New Mexico if based at Four Corners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, or a related field, plus two years of directly related financial analysis, data analytics, or business operations experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of finance and economic analysis, business operations, or business planning.
Strong research, data-management, and communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, as well as database tools.
Arizona residency is expected, except that Four Corners-based employees may reside in New Mexico.
Hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in person at an APS or other non-home-office location.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
MBA or master's degree.
Working knowledge of related analytical, financial, database, or business operations tools, such as PowerPlant, Hyperion, Maximo, or supply-chain and inventory systems.
Directly related experience in the utility or energy services industry.

Responsibilities

Perform budgeting, accruals, variance analysis, and short- and long-term forecasting for business units.
Support the monthly accounting close by performing accruals and variance analysis and preparing variance explanations for communication to management.
Ensure financial events and transactions are reported to Accounting for appropriate financial-statement recording and accounting treatment.
Support administration of department programs and plans by maintaining knowledge of them and preparing ongoing analyses of specific topics.
Maintain appropriate documentation, files, records, systems, and desk procedures to ensure compliance.
Participate in limited-scope financial and operational decision-support projects, business-unit planning projects, and initiatives.
Advise mid-level business leadership on financial performance and priorities.
Support the development, compilation, presentation, and communication of management performance-report packages, identifying significant findings and conclusions using existing technology and business-unit financial and operational data.
Maintain knowledge of emerging industry issues and company-specific business matters.
Develop general knowledge of company policies and procedures, accounting practices, and federal and state regulations.
Help identify continuous-improvement opportunities and incorporate continuous-improvement principles and practices into business partnerships.
Support other team members to enhance development and productivity.
Gather and review data, update financial and business operations models and applications, analyze and report results, and assist with financial and operational reporting.