Financial Analyst

Entergy • Jackson, MS

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position may be filled as a Financial Analyst II, III or Lead depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate Job Summary/Responsibilities: Partner with Key Stakeholders to Achieve Objectives: Provide expert financial advice and information to support timely decision making regarding the station’s maintenance events. Serve as the Financial Conscience: Monitor and analyze financial results, proactively identify risks and opportunities that may impact profitability, and clearly communicate performance to drive accountability Ensure Financial Accuracy: Ensure all financial activity at the site contains accurate information and is executed timely by monitoring, maintaining and completing key financial functions Facilitate Financial Planning: Collaborate with leadership to develop financial budgets to align with the station’s operational requirements and company’s regulatory objectives Foster Cross-Functional Relationships: Work cross-functionally and develop strong relationships with colleagues in the field to gather information vital to successful completion of deliverables Ad Hoc Analysis: Employ strong financial modeling and analytical skills to manipulate large, unstructured datasets to support ad hoc analysis Core Behaviors Desired: Commitment to Excellence: Does whatever it takes to execute deliverables timely and accurately Team Player: Strong desire and willingness to support the team and site beyond core responsibilities Proactive: Proactively identifies opportunities to improve performance Strategic Mindset: Forward thinker who anticipates questions and proactively seeks and provides answers Clear Communicator: Distills unstructured data in a logical, concise manner to tell the financial story Core Competencies Desired: Expert analytical capabilities, including abilities to manipulate large datasets within tools (e.g., Excel, Access, SQL, etc.) to generate key insights for the business General knowledge of GAAP Understanding of financial reporting activities, analyses and methodologies

Requirements

• Minimum experience and education required of the position Financial Analyst II: Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Accounting, a Relevant Field and 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, project development or related fields is required OR in lieu of a bachelor's degree 6+ years of experience in finance, accounting, project development or related fields is required
• Financial Analyst III: Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Accounting, a Relevant Field and 4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, project development or related fields is required OR in lieu of a bachelor's degree 8+ years of experience in finance, accounting, project development or related fields is required
• Financial Analyst Lead: Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Accounting, a Relevant Field and 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, project development or related fields is required OR in lieu of a bachelor's degree 9+ years of experience in finance, accounting, project development or related fields is required
• MBA preferred
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision or within a team environment.
• Ability to analyze problems and create solutions.
• Ability to understand and solve complex financial transactions.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple time sensitive projects effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Basic knowledge of financial theory and valuation.

Nice To Haves

• CPA,CFA, PE or similar certificates/licenses are a plus

Responsibilities

• Partner with Key Stakeholders to Achieve Objectives: Provide expert financial advice and information to support timely decision making regarding the station’s maintenance events.
• Serve as the Financial Conscience: Monitor and analyze financial results, proactively identify risks and opportunities that may impact profitability, and clearly communicate performance to drive accountability
• Ensure Financial Accuracy: Ensure all financial activity at the site contains accurate information and is executed timely by monitoring, maintaining and completing key financial functions
• Facilitate Financial Planning: Collaborate with leadership to develop financial budgets to align with the station’s operational requirements and company’s regulatory objectives
• Foster Cross-Functional Relationships: Work cross-functionally and develop strong relationships with colleagues in the field to gather information vital to successful completion of deliverables
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Employ strong financial modeling and analytical skills to manipulate large, unstructured datasets to support ad hoc analysis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees