Financial Analyst - Hybrid

Aston Carter•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$31 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

This Financial Analyst I role functions as a hybrid between financial analysis and project management. The selected candidate will support integrated system planning across electric, steam, and natural gas jurisdictions. The team manages a wide range of projects, some of which result in regulatory filings, while others are internal initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build and manage complex spreadsheets and models.
Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint for document management and collaboration.
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams for communication and coordination with distributed teams.
Experience in financial reporting, including preparing status reports, scorecards, and other project-related financial documents.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Exposure to generation, transmission, or distribution planning processes and concepts.
Experience working with or supporting large-scale system migration projects.
Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for financial and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and manage tactical implementation plans (TIPs) using Microsoft Excel to support system migration and integrated planning initiatives.
Track project milestones, monitor progress, and ensure tasks align with established timelines and objectives.
Prepare clear, concise weekly status reports and scorecards that summarize project progress, risks, and key performance indicators.
Coordinate activities across multiple jurisdictions and departments to ensure consistent execution and alignment with overall project goals.
Interface regularly with business area finance teams, capital asset accounting, and revenue requirements teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting.
Monitor supply chain timelines and dependencies related to project execution, while relying on other teams for direct ordering responsibilities.
Support the preparation and organization of regulatory filings, such as Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCNs) and rate cases, including related documentation and analyses.
Ensure project schedules remain current, adjusting timelines as needed and managing escalations when delays or issues arise.