Senior Financial Analyst

Job Title:  Senior Financial Analyst
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT(Hybrid)
Job Duration: 16+ Months(Possibility of Extension)
 
Quick description of the role or project story (What this role will be doing):

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and modeling to support business decisions. Develop and review monthly operating statements comparing actual results to budget and forecast. Analyze monthly operating and maintenance reports and discuss results with Management. Provide status reports and updates to management. In a timely manner, provide information, reports, or analysis when departments request an expense or process review. Attend meetings with contractors and company personnel on cost control matters. Interface and coordinate with other corporate and operations groups. Abide by cost and planning control policy and procedures.
• Consolidation of O&M spend forecasting and budgeting reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly)
• Compile, review, and present monthly forecasting schedules. Ensure compliance with financial regulations, standards, and internal policies (SOX compliance). Review Economic Models to assist data analysis.
• Individual plan forecasting and budgeting:
• Partner with business partners to review actuals, variance comments, and forecast updates. Proactively update month-to-date spend with business. Handle recurring reporting.

 
Other ad hoc activities as assigned.
 
Must-have skill sets:

• Hands-on experience with SAP and Excel for creating, compiling, and reviewing monthly forecasting schedules to present monthly.
• Experience managing operations and maintenance budgets and forecasting for multiple cost centers or business units.
• Experience leading monthly budget review calls (SOX compliance).

 
Nice-to-have skill sets:

• Accounting or Finance background preferred.
• 5+ years of directly related experience.

 
Soft skill requirements:

• Transparent and open communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team daily.
• Must be able to lead and manage meetings.

 
Education and certifications/licensures required:

• No specific details provided.

 
Preferred experience:
Experience in the power/utilities industry would be ideal.