Financial Analyst II

Hybrid from Dover or Newark Delaware Your role in our success will be…

The Financial Analyst II supports business unit management and the corporate service groups through the evaluation of financial reports: income statements, cash flow statements and balance sheets The Financial Analyst II must be able to present data analysis and interpretation in clear, compelling ways to facilitate decision making by finance and operations personnel.

What you’ll be working on:

- Supports the production of a monthly reporting package with variance analysis against prior year, budget, and forecast, including operating expense and/or gross margin analyses, projections, and reports

- Performs detailed analysis of cost allocations and report on changes and trends from budget and period-over-period results.

- Creates and analyzes moderately complex monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensure financial information has been recorded accurately and completely.

- Performs moderately complex financial forecasting, financial modeling and trend analysis.

- Captures and reports key performance indicators, highlights notable trends and analyze causes of unexpected variances.

- Conducts thorough research of historical financial data to analyze trends to support executive leadership decisions.

- Partners and liaises with operations and corporate functions to collect the individual pieces of data and information required by required filings and/or reports.

- Completes special financial studies, e.g. cost of service studies, return on equity, capital structure, and depreciation.

- Prepares feasibility studies for capital investments.

- Assists management with merger and acquisition proforma and analysis.

- Performs all other duties as assigned by Manager, Financial Analysis.

Additional Duties:

- Assists in reviewing accounting transactions for financial accuracy

- Supports preparation of Rate Case filings, specific to revenues and expenses.

- Supports the development of strategic plan, budgets, performance indicators, and target benchmarks.

Who you are:

- Education: Four (4) year degree in Accounting, Finance, or related quantitative field.

- Work Experience: Three (3) years of business planning, financial analysis or other related finance experience required.

- Must be able to communicate in a clear, concise manner.

- Proficient knowledge in the Microsoft Office suite of software, namely: PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

- Knowledge of the Epicor suite of software.

- Knowledge of Utilities International Financial software.

- Knowledge of Microsoft FRx suite of software.

- Knowledge of Business Objects and related software.

- Knowledge of company tariffs.

- Must have a high level of initiative and be able to be self-directed.

- Must be able to prioritize multiple requests simultaneously.

- Must seek efficiencies in all areas to create overall process improvement.

- Must be able to respond creatively to unique situations.

- Valid driver’s license

What Makes Us Great

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

What’s in it for you? Joining the CUC team will get you:

- Competitive base salary

- Fantastic opportunities for career growth

- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere

- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities

- Monthly recognition events

- Endless wellness initiatives and community events

- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!

- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email

careers@chpk.com