Rates Analyst

CPS Energy • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CPS Energy is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. Whether as one of the largest solar power developers in the country or by giving customers the latest smart energy solutions to better manage their energy use, CPS Energy is a leader in developing cleaner and smarter energy choices for our customers. The Strategic Pricing Rates Analyst plays a critical role in achieving CPS Energy’s financial objectives. The successful candidate will contribute to building & maintaining a suite of pricing programs for renewable energy, electric vehicles and resiliency, among others, that achieve customer objectives, meet regulatory requirements and enable growth for CPS Energy. This will include analyzing industry trends, developing program concepts, completing financial analysis, collaboratively shaping and gaining buy-in on these concepts, conducting analysis to create final rates and pricing programs that fully recover CPS Energy’s cost of providing service, and then requesting and receiving approval from company executives, Board of Trustees, and regulators, as needed. Success in this position will be achieved with strong cross-functional collaboration and executive communication skills.

Requirements

• Experience conducting analyses and developing and implementing recommendations/action plans based on those analyses
• Understanding of key financial/accounting concepts including advanced business case analysis
• Leadership, consensus building, and collaboration skills
• Advanced math skills including algebra and statistics
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; change agent with ability to influence at all levels of an organization
• Proven ability to work and collaborate with C-Suite executives
• Solution/results oriented with a bias toward action; strong ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify original opportunities; innovative thought leader
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling
• Must be able to travel, as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in math, finance or related field of study

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other related field
• Strategy consulting experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Create pricing plans and rates for new product offerings that ensure appropriate cost recovery and financial performance.
• Partner broadly across the organization to ensure alignment on pricing and rates with business units (e.g., EIT, Customer, Communications).
• Create and deliver product and pricing messaging for critical stakeholders (e.g., executive leadership, Board of Trustees, Public Utility Office, and City of San Antonio leadership) to receive regulatory approval on rates.
• Execute revenue forecast models in alignment with planning scenario modeling (financial planning, due diligence, resource planning, load forecasting, fuel, and regulatory forecasting).
• Evaluate bill impacts by customer segment of pricing and revenue forecast scenarios.
• Incorporate revenue from new solutions into revenue forecasting processes; evaluate and recommend pricing scenarios that achieve revenue targets and meeting planning objectives.
• Conduct research on market best practices and publish insights to inform rate design and strategic decision making.
• Conduct ongoing training & development for self and others to ensure skillsets remain current.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level