SEMCO - Business Services Analyst

Semco Energy Gas Company • Port Huron, MI

396d • $65,000 - $89,000

About The Position

The Business Services Analyst at SEMCO Energy plays a crucial role in supporting the Business Services team by managing departmental budgets, developing business reports, and performing analytical reviews. This position is responsible for providing data analysis to both internal and external departments to help achieve operational objectives, ensuring compliance with internal controls and SOX regulations, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or 4+ years' relevant experience considered instead of a degree.
• 2+ years of analyst experience or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience required.
• Ability to research problems independently and propose business solutions.
• Proven organizational and analytical skills to analyze processes, make recommendations, monitor the department's effectiveness, and provide future direction and guidance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively manage several relationships and situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Must be able to provide change-management leadership that will effect change to support the business strategy.
• Working knowledge of various business software applications presently used by the Company.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Cognos Analytics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental planning and the monthly reporting process by collecting and monitoring actual performance data against prepared forecasts.
• Prepare external reports submitted to the MPSC and other governmental agencies.
• Perform data analysis to support financial and operational objectives throughout the Company.
• Conduct trend analyses, data validation, and identify solutions to business process gaps.
• Develop reporting using Cognos Analytics tools to meet Business Support Services' requirements.
• Manage departmental and Company projects within time and budget guidelines, including conducting research, preparing and presenting materials, developing recommendations, project implementation, monitoring, and revising as necessary.
• Adhere to company internal control procedures and business processes to ensure SOX compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments to uphold responsibilities as subject matter expert.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective interactions and communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain a safe environment through adherence to established safety standards and timely reporting of potential hazards.
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures related to the code of business ethics, compliance, and responsible use of Company assets.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plans
• Holiday pay
• 401K matching
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree