Financial Analyst
About The Position
The Financial Analyst will be an integral part of the Finance Team and will report to the Director, Finance and Treasury. This is a shared-resource position that provides an opportunity to be exposed to a number of activities in the Investments, Debt Management, and Financial Planning & Analysis areas. The Analyst will also be responsible for the creation and maintenance of complex Excel based financial models. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of finance and accounting principles. The candidate is expected to be able to perform tasks under tight deadlines often without advance notice.
Requirements
- High degree of analytical financial capability and attention to detail.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems with minimal supervision.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Basic accounting knowledge, documentation skills, and research skills.
- Experience in developing and preparing financial models.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Mathematics.
- 0 - 3 years related experience, demonstrating a progression in responsibilities.
- Strong technical skills, with advanced Excel capabilities, including use of macros.
- Strong written and verbal skills required.
- Demonstrated success in financial modeling and analysis.
- Capable of critical thinking and problem solving.
- Maturity/judgment to work with confidential information.
- Ability to manage tasks to meet required deadlines and make decisions under time constraints.
- Strong business acumen with a desire to make positive impacts on our business.
- Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles with direct corporate finance related analyst experience highly desirable.
Nice To Haves
- 1 - 3 years of direct corporate/project finance experience is a plus / preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepares month-end accounting entries including accrued interest, unamortized premium and discount on all outstanding MEAG Power debt and verifies entries prepared by others.
- Leads the design, creation, and updates of complex Excel financing models, analyzes financial data and provides forecasting support.
- Helps drive key insights, analytics, and improvements within the team and department.
- Updates MEAG Power debt databases.
- Generates reports, graphs and charts as requested using Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point and/or other financial applications.
- Performs other duties and works on special projects in the Finance area as required.
Benefits
- Health, Vision and Dental coverage as well as Opt Out Incentives
- Health and Dependent Care FSAs
- Vacation and Sick days
- 10 paid Holidays
- 1 Floating Holiday (if hired prior to July)
- Short Term Disability (after 1 year of service)
- Long Term Disability
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits - Individual, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
- 403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan with company match contributions
- 457(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan (non-match)
- Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Pension)
- Vacation Purchase Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
