WIND ENERGY TRANSMISSION TEXAS
Job Description
FINANCIAL ANALYST (STAFF)
The Financial Analyst (Staff) is responsible for forecasting, budget development, financial reporting for Management, investment coordination, investment analysis, and other financial projects of the organization. Financial modeling including development and scenario analysis will be used to evaluate and articulate financial impacts. This position will report to the Financial Analysis and Planning Manager.
Responsibilities
•Operating and Capital budget development and monitoring
•Monthly/quarterly budget to actual reporting and analysis
•Monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting for shareholders
•Monthly cash flow forecasting and reporting including maintaining forecast of capex activity
•Manage cash investments in accordance with investment policy
•Prepare financial reports as required by regulatory bodies
•Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives and capital project additions
•Development of 5-year Business Plan and Capex Plan
•Performs tasks and analysis with a high-level of accuracy to maintain confidence and integrity in data and recommendations with management and shareholders
•Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
•Ad-Hoc Reporting and Analysis
•Collaborate with WETT employees to support overall goals and objectives including a safe and environmental friendly work environment
•Support Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) business unit - be first point of contact for questions
•Provide financial support and fully support achievement of financial plans, goals and objectives
•Operate with minimal supervision on projects with significant interface across functions and groups
•Improve efficiency and control environment, including management of cost center structure and assignment by evaluating processes and providing recommendations
•Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance projects as assigned by management
•Document processes for regular tasks and cross-train other team members
•the duties listed above are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Specific statements of duties not included does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Essential Knowledge & Skills/Education
•BA/ BS in Business, CPA preferred
•Five or more years experience in budget development, financial analysis and reporting, financial modeling
•At least two years of experience in the utility industry
•Experience with Oracle e-Business Suite or other large automated accounting system a plus
•Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel in creating and using financial models, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Suite
•Solid analytical and organizational abilities; resourceful and shows initiative
•Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and make recommendations
•Must have ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines
•Demonstrate willingness to take on new challenges with a positive attitude
•Self-starter that reviews current tasks and processes and makes recommendations for improvements
•Ability to work on projects and tasks autonomously from planning stage, to execution of analysis preparation of deliverable, with final presentation of deliverable/recommendation/conclusions
•Superior attention to detail; passionate about quality, performance, reliability, and scalability
•Familiarity with both US GAAP and IFRS
•Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills