Position Title: Operational Budget Analyst
Location: Corning Natural Gas Corporation Corning, NY
Reports To: Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Supervises: N/A
FLSA Status: Full-Time (Exempt)
Hours: Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Occasional evening and weekend hours
Travel: 0-5%
JOB SUMMARY:
The Operational Budget Analyst supports the Chief Operating Officer by developing, analyzing, and monitoring operational and capital budgets for multiple departments. This role is responsible for preparing financial reports, identifying, and explaining budget variances, and recommending corrective actions. The analyst collaborates closely with department managers and executive leadership to ensure accurate forecasting, cost control, and financial planning across Corning Natural Gas Corporation, Pike County Light & Power, and Leatherstocking Gas Company. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Develops short (1 year) and long (5 year) term operations and maintenance and capital budgets for departments that report to the Chief Operating Officer.
•Prepares monthly and annual variance reports explaining any material deviation from the approved budgets.
•In conjunction with departmental managers provides remediation actions to the Chief Operating Officer for any material deviation from the approved budgets.
•Assists with the development of the Operations department annual budget.
•Consolidates departmental budgets to total organizational budget for review by the Chief Operating Officer.
•Compiles information for use in budget justification.
•Analyzes budget needs and submits policy advice and recommendations on departmental budget requests to the Chief Operating Officer.
•Prepares budgetary status reports to the Company Executive staff and Board of Directors as needed.
•Advises the Chief Operating Officer and Operations Department Management staff on budget or accounting policy issues.
•Makes recommendations in the preparation of budget estimates by providing data on cost-effectiveness, cost analysis, program effectiveness, etc.
•Determines and projects economic forecasts necessary for budget preparation.
•Prepares detailed statistical and financial reports.
•Maintains records and files as required.
•Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
•Possesses conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility.
•Ability to work independently, take initiative and prioritize multiple assignments with attention to detail and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
•Ability to establish effective relationships and work in a team environment to meet team and Company goals.
•Intermediate computer skills and the ability to learn Company software programs. Knowledge of Cayenta, CIS Infinity, Microsoft Access, etc. is helpful.
•Thorough understanding of Company processes, procedures, and policies.
•Ability to manage, coordinate and make decisions proactively and efficiently.
•Ability to exhibit poise, clarity, and self-control in stressful, ambiguous, or emotionally demanding situations.
•Possess excellent communication skills and communicate effectively in writing, person to person and in meetings.
•Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, statistical, and mathematical skills required.
•Familiar with budgeting and accounting concepts.
•Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, charts, and building functions required.
•Must possess strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
•Ability to work within required deadlines.
•Experience with gas utilities and knowledge of gas operations systems helpful.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, or closely related field preferred.
•Two (2) years of full-time paid experience in budget administration, policy analysis preferred.
•Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data management are preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
•This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
•This job requires long periods of sitting, manual dexterity, and repetitive finger motion.
•May be required to work in and with all Company locations. CNGC – Corning Natural Gas Corporation; PCLP – Pike County Light & Power; LGC – Leatherstocking Gas Company.
•Hearing and vision are required for this position.
•Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
•Driver’s license required.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
•Flexible spending account
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
Experience:
•budgeting administration: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
•Corning, NY 14830 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
•Corning, NY 14830: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person