Senior Budget Analyst (hybrid)

NiSource

1d•$82,200 - $123,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Budget Analyst Location: Merrillville, Indiana office (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office) We are open to hire at either the Analyst or Senior level, depending on experience (years of experience and salary band listed is for senior level). Job Summary The incumbent assumes responsibilities for financial activities, including but not limited to, preparing, monitoring and forecasting departmental capital budgets, as well as monthly and year-end accruals. This position will frequently interact with multiple levels of the organization. Essential Functions Performs duties under general supervision Prepares and monitors departmental capital Budgets Tracks and forecasts expenditures to prevent budget overruns and forecast revenue shortfalls Prepares monthly budget variance reports for various reporting segments Internal consultant, answering questions from company personnel on budget matters Reviews departmental expenditures and make recommendations on reducing costs Participates in the performance of all ongoing financial activities for both internal and external customers Compiles, calculates and prepares bills for third party customers in an accurate and timely manner Conducts the preparation and distribution of statistical data as required by FERC and other agencies as well as those for intra-company needs Demonstrates a working knowledge of key budget initiatives Identifies and understands budget issues, problems and opportunities, comparing data from various sources to draw conclusions and implement effective process changes to maximize opportunities Understands technical/professional terminology and developments associated with budgeting Compiles and provide accurate accounting for monthly and year end accruals Attends budget meetings throughout service territory

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Finance or Accounting
3+ years of experience in developing budgets
3-6 years of experience in finance, accounting, regulatory or a related field
Requires multiple functional experience
Possess a working understanding of the State and Federal Regulatory requirements
Working with and supporting business leaders
Must have excellent planning, organization, verbal and written communication skills
Must have successful track record in the area of finance/accounting
Must have the ability to perform duties effectively under normal, emergency and contingency situations
Must have working knowledge of GAAP, expenses, and Capital budget development systems, along with other Company accounting procedures.
Must have proven successful experience relative to basic PC skills
Must demonstrate our commitment to fair and ethical business dealings, be an effective team member and maintain focus and professionalism under pressure
Proficient in Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word and Excel
Working knowledge of Transmission/Distribution Operations
PC skills - CBS, MAPPS
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP Ariba
Experience with Power BI

Responsibilities

Prepares and monitors departmental capital Budgets
Tracks and forecasts expenditures to prevent budget overruns and forecast revenue shortfalls
Prepares monthly budget variance reports for various reporting segments
Internal consultant, answering questions from company personnel on budget matters
Reviews departmental expenditures and make recommendations on reducing costs
Participates in the performance of all ongoing financial activities for both internal and external customers
Compiles, calculates and prepares bills for third party customers in an accurate and timely manner
Conducts the preparation and distribution of statistical data as required by FERC and other agencies as well as those for intra-company needs
Identifies and understands budget issues, problems and opportunities, comparing data from various sources to draw conclusions and implement effective process changes to maximize opportunities
Compiles and provide accurate accounting for monthly and year end accruals
Attends budget meetings throughout service territory