Financial Analyst III
At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.
What you'll be working on
Financial Planning and Analysis :
- Prepares consolidated summary presentations for senior management's review : including monthly financial summary results, employee presentations, forecast reports.
- Supports the production of a monthly reporting package with variance analysis against prior year, budget, and forecast, including operating expense and / or gross margin analyses, projections, and reports
- Assists with preparing and reviewing feasibility studies for capital investments.
- Performs detailed analysis of cost allocations and report on changes and trends from budget and period-over-period results.
- Creates and analyzes moderately complex monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensure financial information has been recorded accurately and completely.
- Performs moderately complex financial forecasting, financial modeling and trend analysis.
- Captures and reports key performance indicators, highlight notable trends and analyze causes of unexpected variances.
- Completes special financial studies, e.g. cost of service studies, return on equity, capital structure, and depreciation.
- Understands the primary drivers for payroll variances, including changes in allocations (capital vs expense), changes in headcount or related vacancies, and rate differentials.
- Assists in reviewing accounting transactions for financial accuracy
Business Unit Growth & Support :
Provides leadership, training, and support to Financial Analysts on more difficult and complex assignmentsAssists management with merger and acquisition proforma and analysis.Supports preparation of Rate Case filings, specific to revenues and expenses.Supports the development of strategic plan, budgets, performance indicators, and target benchmarks.Stakeholder Communication :
Responsible for communication with Managers, Directors, and Senior Staff members.Conducts thorough research of historical financial data to analyze trends to support executive leadership decisions.Partners and liaises with operations and corporate functions to collect the individual pieces of data and information required for filings and / or reports.Assists accounting with understanding budgeted and forecasted expenses to understand drivers for variances and the need for accruals.Process Improvement :
Continuously identifies and implements improvements to financial processes and reporting, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and decision support.Drives best practices within financial planning and analysis areas.Other :
When travel is permitted under our corporate policies, travel and visit business locations to gain first hand understanding of business life cycle.Who you are
Knowledge of Utilities International Financial software is preferred.
Knowledge and experience with SAP / S4HANA
Proficient knowledge in the Microsoft Office suite of software, namely : PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Knowledge of Business Objects and related software.
Knowledge of company tariffs.
Strong project management skills to plan, lead, and coordinate initiatives across the business unit and finance
Must be able to communicate in a clear, concise manner.
Must have a high level of initiative and be able to be self-directed.
Must be able to prioritize multiple requests simultaneously.
Must be able to respond creatively to unique situations.
Demonstrated ability to seek efficiencies in all areas to streamline and improve overall processes
What's in it for you
Flexible work arrangementCompetitive base salaryFantastic opportunities for career growthCooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphereAnnual bonus and salary increase opportunitiesMonthly recognition eventsEndless wellness initiatives and community eventsRobust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.