Load Research Analyst
FULL - TIME CANDIDATES ONLY
BA degree in accounting, finance, statistics, economics, business admin, engineering
Experience utilizing SAS, R, SPSS, writing code and handling large datasets.
Prepare financial forecasts, variance analyses and regulatory filings.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1) Initiate and formulate financial forecasts, in conjunction with operating company personnel, using corporate financial models including the identification of significant strategic issues and alternative and/or contingency plans.
2) Perform monthly/quarterly variance reporting and analysis of budget vs. actual results and actual vs. prior year results for the primary purpose of improving future forecasts. This analysis will also aid operating companies in understanding their financial results and assist Financial Reporting in SEC reporting.
3) Identify needed rate relief and make recommendations for the timing and amount. Develop and prepare pro forma rate case data and testimony. Assist witness in testimony preparation.
4) Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement, cost savings and revenue enhancement.
5) Assist with the development of basic analytical tools to solve high-value business problems.
6) Utilize analytical tools and data management skills to provide actionable business intelligence.
Minimum Requirements:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Education requirements are listed below:
- US Citizen / No Sponsorship
- Bachelor's Degree, preferred majors include accounting, finance, economics, business administration, engineering, mathematics, applied statistics, data science or relative quantitative discipline.
Work experience for Financial Analyst:
- One or more years of work experience in the disciplines mentioned in the education requirement
Work experience for Financial Analyst Senior:
- Four or more years of work experience in the disciplines mentioned in education requirement
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Physical demand level is Sedentary
A successful candidate will exhibit the following qualities/skills:
- Presentation Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- UI Financial Model
- PeopleSoft and Cognos
- Analytic tools: Power BI, Workiva, Alteryx
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and comfortably with all levels of the organization
- Strategic Thinking
- Relationship building
- Teamwork; Adaptability/Flexibility
- Customer Focus
- Planning/Organizing Skills
- Ability to develop and apply analytical and complex problem solving and critical thinking skills