Financial Analyst

Grant County Public Utility District•Ephrata, WA

1d•$91,411 - $151,055•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position performs financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and modeling to support operational and strategic decision-making for the Utility. Responsibilities include analyzing financial performance and trends, monitoring budget variances, developing reports and dashboards, and providing recommendations to support organizational financial goals. The position collaborates with Finance and operational stakeholders to deliver accurate and meaningful financial insights, support budgeting and forecasting processes, and identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency. The role maintains confidentiality of sensitive financial information and leverages knowledge of finance, accounting, analytics, and utility operations to support informed decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field, or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Two (2) years of professional experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, treasury, or related financial functions.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations; accounting principles; risk analysis methodologies; debt issuance and compliance; and FERC and/or governmental accounting practices.
Skill in analyzing financial data through the collection, monitoring, and evaluation of large datasets; and experience with data management and reporting.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
Demonstrated project coordination or project management skills and the ability to support continuous process improvement initiatives. writing and verbally.
Ability to structure and perform financial analyses using Power BI, spreadsheet, and database tools, and translate data into actionable insights.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing financial models, dashboards, forecasts, or management reports using Excel, Power BI, or similar analytical tools.
Experience in a public utility, governmental, or similarly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, forecasts, variance analyses, and supporting datasets to support budgeting, long-range planning, and operational decision-making.
Collect, validate, and analyze financial and operational data to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of forecasts, reports, and financial analyses.
Analyze financial results, identify trends, and translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations for leadership.
Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages, including forecasts, variance analyses, and management reports.
Design and maintain dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) to ensure timely, accurate, and meaningful financial insights.
Drive continuous improvement in data quality, reporting automation, and analytics capabilities.
Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, tax, and financial reporting requirements.
Research emerging regulations and assess financial impacts.
Support development and continuous improvement of financial compliance programs and internal controls.
Collaborate with Finance and operational teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking, and communicate financial insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Develop and deliver budget presentations, financial summaries, variance reports, and long-range planning materials to support leadership decision-making and resource allocation.
Document financial processes, assumptions, and methodologies.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Develop and maintain financial process documentation, procedures, and user guides, and provide training on financial reports, dashboards, budgeting processes, and forecasting methodologies.
Lead or support cross-functional financial initiatives and projects.
Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment for key financial processes and initiatives, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting cycles, and reporting enhancements.
Provide backup support for business analyst functions.
Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan the Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.
In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to: Following all safety policies and procedures; Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions; Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.