Senior Fleet Financial Analyst

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

We are seeking a detail oriented and analytical

Senior Financial Analyst

to support the financial operations of our fleet organization. This role is critical in driving financial visibility and supporting data driven decision making across vehicle related programs and strategic initiatives.

The Senior Fleet Financial Analyst will play a key role in developing and refreshing vehicle budgets, conducting monthly forecasting, and performing variance analysis to ensure accuracy and accountability across all fleet expenditures. The analyst will support monthly reporting, create dashboards, and prepare leadership facing reports that communicate key insights and performance metrics.

This position will lead cost modeling, scenario analysis, and capital planning to support long term fleet strategy. The analyst will also assist with vendor financial reviews, monthly cost allocation analyses, and strategic projects requiring ad hoc and cross functional analysis.

Additional responsibilities include supporting audit and compliance processes, contributing to training and financial integration for operational teams, and ensuring that financial processes align with internal controls and business objectives.

This role offers the opportunity to work cross functionally with operations, procurement, and leadership, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced, data driven environment. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for operational finance.

Minimum Requirements

- BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of four (4) years of relevant work experience and relevant college coursework in business, information technology, or a related area.

- And an additional five (5) years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating a strong understanding of business unit operations, systems, database design, structure, functions, and work processes, along with experience using database tools.

- Demonstrated knowledge of business processes and operational functions, including procedures, workflows, and computer systems.

- Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities, analyze data, identify gaps, and recommend solutions that align functional needs with technology solutions.

- Demonstrated project and team experience with strong ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to review data, recognize relationships and patterns, and communicate findings effectively.

- Experience in managing projects and identifying and resolving issues.

- Expertise in PC applications, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with Power BI is preferred.

- Requires proficient knowledge of emerging practices and technologies used within the business area.

- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and standards impacting the business area.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.

Major Accountabilities

- Lead the development and periodic refresh of detailed vehicle budgets aligned with organizational goals.

- Prepare accurate financial forecasts and perform variance analysis to monitor budget versus actual performance.

- Develop and maintain monthly financial reports and dashboards to provide insights to leadership and operational teams.

- Lead cost modeling efforts and support capital planning to guide strategic fleet investments.

- Collaborate with procurement and vendor teams to review vendor financials for cost effectiveness and compliance.

- Perform monthly cost allocation reviews to ensure accurate distribution of expenses across business units.

- Provide total cost of ownership analysis for vehicles to support acquisition decisions.

- Provide timely ad hoc financial analysis to support special projects and strategic decision making.

- Prepare reports and presentations to communicate financial status, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.

- Assist with audit and compliance activities to ensure adherence to financial policies and controls.

- Support training initiatives and work with operational teams to integrate financial insights into daily fleet management.

- Identify and recommend improvements to financial processes, data quality, and reporting efficiency.

- Actively share knowledge and best practices with less tenured personnel to support their development.

Total Rewards

Our employees are important to the success and future of our organization and our customers’ experiences. At APS, our pay and benefits, along with retirement, recognition, time off, career development and well-being, make up our Total Rewards program. It is an important part of the employee experience at APS and supports your personal well-being and professional satisfaction. We are committed to providing programs that matter to our employees throughout all life and career phases.

Pay and Recognition

APS employees deliver extraordinary service to our customers and communities every day. We do what’s right for the people and prosperity of our state. We recognize these efforts by offering competitive compensation packages, in addition to an array of employee benefits and rewards.

- Base salary

- Performance-based annual incentive opportunity

- Annual pay review

- Individual recognition cash awards

Work-life Balance

Being able to juggle life’s challenges relies on a comprehensive time off program, including paid holidays and other opportunities to help nurture your personal life.

- Paid time off

- Paid holidays

- Paid parental leave

- Volunteer opportunities

Professional Growth and Development

APS embraces a learning culture and provides employees with opportunities for professional growth and development. These opportunities build an empowered culture that embraces a growth mindset.

- Tuition reimbursement

- Virtual and instructor-led training and development opportunities

- Professional associations

- Employee Network Groups

Total Well-being

At APS, we care about the well-being of our employees. We know happy, healthy employees are more engaged, productive and satisfied. We invest in competitive programs designed to provide you and your family with quality health care and wellness offerings throughout all phases of life.

- Medical, dental and vision

- Health Savings Account

- Flexible Spending Accounts

- Well-being program

- Employee Assistance Program

- Employee discounts

- Life insurance

- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

- Voluntary benefits

- Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Financial Future

APS recognizes the time and talent our employees invest in our customers and communities while employed with us, so we offer programs to help you prepare financially for your future retirement.

- 401(k) savings plan with company match

- Pension plan

- Retiree health reimbursement arrangement

- Retiree life insurance