Construction Financial Analyst- Field Operations

Financial Analyst - Field Operations

The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is the largest municipally-owned gas utility in the nation, supplying gas service in the City of Philadelphia to over 500,000 customers. PGW is dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region. Make a difference in your future Become part of the PGW Team! Free Health Insurance Options Free Dental Insurance Flex Spending - Commuter Benefits - Pension Plan Free Parking Wellness Programs Onsite Gyms Tuition Assistance- PSLF Eligible Employer- Parental Leave - Hybrid Work Environment

The Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing current financial processes to develop recommendations for process improvement and to improve project cost estimating. The analyst will assist with both capital and operating budget analysis and development to ensure that the Field Operation's strategic goals are achieved. Facilitate monthly meetings with key stakeholders to review contractors accounts receivable statements and provide status updates on outstanding and future invoices to improve cash flow. Perform contract proposal planning, auditing, and analyzing all contracts that involve the purchase of goods and services within Field Operations. These contracts have a total value of over $100 million dollars annually. Developing and implementing procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policies and procedures. This position is responsible for all contract compliance functions as well as conveying routine updating of contract language.

Responsibilities include : contract proposal planning, administration, preparation, and revision of all new and existing contracts that involve the purchase of goods and services in the Field Operation Department and in accordance with all Company Policies. Develop, implement, and assist in the enforcement of procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with Company policies. Create and generate trending reports to evaluate business critical tasks, i.e. cost per linear foot of pipe installed, service replacements / installation costs and evaluate the cost of work performed by contracted vendors. Prepare study, report, and analysis in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, cash flow projections, and business forecasts and capital main replacement and new business project estimation. Conduct audits for each contract which will include original contract, all correspondence, deviations, amendments, clarifications, work and payment schedules and request for change orders because of contingencies. Prepare contract change notices, monitor contractor performance, including the reporting and status of contractor and owner deliverables. Assist in the development of new systems and technological advancements. Analyze current fiscal year spending to ensure Field Operations remain within budget and identify opportunities to maximize available approved funding. Assist with fiscal year end close and act as liaison between Operations and Accounts Payable to ensure all expenses are captured in the current fiscal year. Coordinate with other departments to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding Field Operations contracts, and financial reporting, including new business and planning, to trend future resource requirements and improve capital and operating budget projections. Facilitate monthly meetings with key stakeholders to review contractor accounts receivable statements and provide status updates on outstanding and future invoices to improve cash flow. Prepare and disseminate information to appropriate employees regarding contract status, facilitate contractor meetings and monitor labor and material cost reports to compare similar work types between contractors for use by planning to prepare future contracts. Ensure that the contractor follows legal requirements, owner specifications, and government regulations; provide contract summaries and ensure contract execution in accordance with company policy. Assist in the development of the annual departmental strategic planning and budget processes and technical analysis of activities for financial and / or operational impacts. Create and audit requisitions and oversee the verification process of services delivered. Review and process capital work order authorization. Receive and process contractor invoices when needed.

Qualifications include : Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, or other related field of study. 3 5 years' experience of related work experience. Analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze and report the impact of all contracting activities on departmental budget and daily operations. Knowledge of legal documents, government regulations, and agency rules is highly preferred. Project management and organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure and coordinate the activities of multiple levels of personnel. Verbal and written communication skills to persuade others to perform in PGW's best interest and compose technical analyses as well as general office correspondences. Ability to work independently and offer solutions and expert guidance to both internal and external customers. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to create and manage complex workbooks that utilize advanced excel functionality.

Location : 5000 Summerdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA

ID 2025-1920 Employment Status Regular / Full Time Category Operations Job Locations US-PA-Philadelphia