Financial Forecast Analyst

Closes : December 3 2025

Job Description

This position is responsible for analysis in support of strategic planning management decision-making and corporate objectives. The position is characterized by work that is analytical creative evaluative and advisory in nature by providing management with financial data for use in setting and realizing financial objectives.

This role is primarily responsible for the preparation of financial forecasts (5-year forward-looking financial statements) which are the basis to support earnings guidance corporate financing decisions rate making decisions and to provide other analysis as needed to various support corporate objectives management decision-making. Preparation of the financial forecast requires ongoing communication from a diverse group within the company and ongoing analysis regarding the validity of the information utilized in the financial forecast. This role is the primary product owner for the forecasting tool used by the Company and must be knowledgeable in the forecasting tool in order to self-service the maintenance and produce new analysis and reports.

Responsibilities :

• Oversees the process of preparing periodic financial forecasts. This includes preparation of timelines preparation of the consolidation coordination and analysis of information provided by others and analysis of the results.
• Manages preparation of accounting and management reports; direct collection organization analysis and evaluation of complex financial data and information in preparation of required internal and external financial records reports and statistics including those required by federal and state agencies.
• Develops and present conclusions and recommendations; manage preparation and analysis of financial reports.
• Determines required levels of analysis needed for key issues requested to be reviewed and develops a recommendation and / or proposal based on that analysis.
• Provides presentations to senior leadership on the forecast.
• Mentors and provides training to junior staff on preparation of the forecast.
• Serves as the subject matter expert of Avistas forecast software and the various integrations.

Requirements

Financial Forecasting Analyst :

Requires a bachelors degree in in accounting economics mathematics finance or a related discipline

Hiring Range : $84939 - $110421

Senior Financial Forecasting Analyst meets all the above requirements plus :

A minimum of 7-years of progressive responsibility in reporting and accounting analysis.

Hiring Range : $96517 - $126439

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane Washington Headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with additional day(s) determined by the manager.

To Apply

We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employees various knowledge skills and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile . All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click Submit.

Total Rewards

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In compliance with state laws we provide the full salary range for each position along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications experience and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $84939 to $156359. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to .

Pre-employment screening requirements

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avistas Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Avista is a safe inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation marital status age sensory mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification) Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application interview process and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at if you would like assistance.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Microsoft Access,Pivot tables,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 96517 - 126439