Financial Analyst (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change. The Financial Analyst provides financial support to the Shared Services organization; coordinates and supports the Monthly Financial Reports; develops the departments’ financial budgets and five-year financial forecasts; regulatory plans; project analysis; and, development of different reports tools.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience with capital and expense budgeting processes
Knowledge and experience developing and implementing corporate strategies and initiatives
Strong knowledge, experience and demonstrated ability in all areas of financial reporting, analyses and financial model management
Understanding of financial statements and financial modeling
Must be detailed oriented, problem solver with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access, and other programs within the Microsoft Suite).
Familiarity with accounting and reporting systems like Power Plan and IBM Planning Analytics or comparable applications.
Highly motivated with ability to take an assignment and progress independently and produce accurate work.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines and work effectively with various levels within the organization.
Strong detail orientation as well as the ability to be thorough and precise.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely-related discipline required
Three (3) or more years of related experience.
Valid Motor Vehicle License required.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Active work towards or completion of a related advanced degree preferred
Experience working with mid to large size datasets is preferred.
Strong preference for advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Responsible for producing monthly financial reports, annual budgets and monthly year - end forecast for the operation groups.
Create and improve financials performance including analysis Actuals vs. Budget for Capital and Expense.
Communicates results of and any issues with financial strategies including recommendations for course corrections to management.
Prepares financial projections for presentation to executive management.
Provides information to management to ensure annual budgets and five-year forecasts are on target.
Communicates variance explanations of actuals versus budget of financials to management on a monthly basis.
Works effectively with all levels of management in order to provide financial analysis and problem solves recommendations.
Prepares presentations for monthly management meetings.
Presents financial results to Operations on a monthly basis.
Coordinates with necessary departments on financial and business reports requirements.
Supports the development of rate case timelines and strategies as well as rate case proceedings.
Monitor and provide financial data to Engineering for Work Orders and Projects that are out of compliance to prepare Project Authorization Forms (PAFs).
On call Emergency Response assignment as necessary