Financial Analyst, Utility Rates

Burgess & Niple • Phoenix, AZ

8h

About The Position

Join Burgess & Niple as a Financial Analyst, Utility Rates and play a key role on projects analyzing and planning for solid waste, water, and wastewater use and associated billing rates. You'll work closely with internal project managers and our clients to provide data driven information and insights leading to accurate revenue projections. This is an ideal role for someone who is detail-oriented, thrives in a collaborative environment, and takes ownership of their work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business) or relevant degree
• 2 – 5 years of directly related post-graduate experience
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Well versed in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced proficiency in Excel and Word
• Ability to use AI tools responsibly for research, drafting, data organization, and QA/QC
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Responsibilities

• Support solid waste, water, and wastewater cost-of-service, rate study, financial planning, and feasibility projects.
• Compile, review, and validate financial, operational, customer, and billing data from municipalities, authorities, haulers, and facility operators.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based models for financial forecasting, revenue requirements, cost allocation, rate design, benchmarking, bill impacts, and scenario analysis.
• Prepare tables, charts, exhibits, dashboards, technical memoranda, reports, and presentation materials.
• Research municipal codes, budgets, fee schedules, contracts, public records, council agendas, plans, and regulatory requirements.
• Support client data requests, meeting preparation, interview notes, project schedules, and documentation of assumptions.
• Assist with evaluation of existing rates, rate structures, cost recovery, ratepayer equity, affordability, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Coordinate with clients, internal project managers, engineers, planners, and technical staff to support accurate and defensible deliverables.
• Support proposals, client research, project descriptions, qualifications packages, and business development efforts.

What This Job Offers

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