Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst
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LocationPineville, LA
Job Typefull time
On-site
Oil and Gas

About This Job

We’re committed to being the clean energy leader in Louisiana. By investing in renewables like solar and utilizing carbon capture and sequestration technology to make our air cleaner, we’re in this for the long haul, because our state and future generations depend on it. Come be a part of our journey at Cleco where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow.

The Financial Analyst

is an experienced professional with aptitude for and some knowledge of analytic principles, practices, concepts, and theories. The incumbent contributes to the development of Cleco’s corporate budget and financial forecast; provides technical and business analytical support to the planning process; provides reporting with variance analysis, financial analysis and financial sensitivities. The incumbent assists with model execution, maintenance and contributes to modeling improvements for accurate and efficient processes and procedures; collaborates with team members and other stakeholders for product consistency and individual development.


Key Responsibilities

Participate in the development of financial business plan that aligns with the strategic business goals and business planning schedule of Cleco

Provide analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support to FP&A leadership team
Create monthly and ad hoc reports, which include key metrics, financial results, and variance reporting
Learn and provide technical assistance in the daily updates and maintenance of FP&A planning applications
Develop models, analyze and interpret financial data, and create financial models to support decision making
Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
Build and maintain strong internal relationships with business partners, team members, and senior management to effectively contribute to strategic decisions that require coordination across multiple business functions
Responsible for self-development and continuous learning, to deliver successful project outcomes with a customer-centric approach
Collaborate with team members and prioritize deliverables to achieve project objectives as scheduled
Use data and analytics to support continuous improvement to reduce cost and improve program quality; identify areas to automate routine manual tasks
Participate in the integration of current systems (e.g., SAP) and analytical techniques to enhance/streamline current operations
Learn and stay up to date on company GAAP, regulatory accounting methods, understanding of SAP settlement rules and the use of relevant applications primarily Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel – advanced techniques) and SAP (BPC, Analysis for Office, EPM, WEBI Reporting, PPM); develop a thorough understanding of SAP settlement rules
Champion a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence


Qualifications


Required Education, Experience, Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
3-5+ years of related experience
Working knowledge of relevant state, federal, and local regulations
Business acumen pertaining to the utility industry preferred
Knowledge of leading practices in FP&A
Planning and project management skills
Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job
Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, presenting ideas and opinions in a professional and collegial manner


Primary Competencies


BEHAVIORAL

Balances Stakeholders
Drives Vision & Purpose
Drives Results
Ensures Accountability
Business Insight
Instills Trust
Communicates Effectively
Nimble Learning
Courage
Plans & Aligns
Demonstrates Self-Awareness
Strategic Mindset
Safety


TECHNICAL (Core for Function)

Financial Reporting & Data Analysis
Planning, Forecasting, Budgeting
Industry and Business Knowledge
Risk Management
Financial Modeling
Business Partnering
M&A Analysis


May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training.

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