Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

With direct supervision this role performs financial management and analysis and requires knowledge of accounting standards and practices. Coordinates financial reporting and scenario analysis.

Duties include: Analysis of natural gas industry related projects and budgetary estimates. Engage with business teams to gather specific budgetary requirements. Analyze monthly cost reports. Monitor actual project cost and/or work status, ensuring projects proceed on schedule and within budget. Provide status reports and updates to management. Interface and coordinate with other corporate and operations groups. Abide by cost and planning control policy and procedures. Analyze and interpret trends on actual spend verse budget targets and provide variance comments as well as forecast updates. Perform ad hoc activities as assigned.



Skills required: Complete understanding of Forecasting and Budget Planning and Analysis. Ability to manage multiple budgets and business partner requests. Full understanding of Capital and/or Operating and Maintenance business plans. Good oral and written communication skills. Must have extensive experience with excel and ability to create, maintain and record information in pivot tables, budgetary worksheets, and databases. SAP knowledge is preferred.



Quick description of the role or project story (What this role will be doing)

This position will perform monthly budgetary reviews and forecasting for specific business units in the Natural gas industry. The position requires understanding of business operating financials and basic accounting standards. Candidate would be required to have knowledge and ability to utilize excel for presenting trend analysis and forecast assumptions. Candidate will be responsible for monthly reporting.



What are the top (at least 3 if possible) must have skill sets (technical/functional) which are required?

Must have SAP experience.

Must have experience with excel in creating, compiling, and analyzing budgets and forecasts or results reporting.

Efficient communication skills required.



What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?

Organized, ability to handle changing workload & work as part of a team. Follow direction and take initiative with assigned tasks while maintaining attention to detail.



What education and certifications/licensures are required?

Bachelors preferred with focus in Finance, Accounting, or Business.



Are there any specific companies/industries or ideal background you d like to see in the candidate s experience?

Candidate should have FP&A experience (ideally 2-5 years).