Sr Analyst, OR Cost Management and Performance

Overview

With limited guidance from the Section Manager, the Senior Analyst works in partnership with the Customer Service Organization in developing and preparing the O&M and Capital budgets, developing proactive action plans to enhance operational cost control, producing monthly & annual budget reports, year-end projected spending analysis and performing analysis on variations related to the operating and capital budgets. Responsible for performing a range of analytical assignments that require financial, regulatory and technical knowledge and expertise calling for independent judgment and responsibility, including studies, analysis, investigations and specific analytical assignments of major size and complexity within certain specialized areas that require a thorough knowledge of the Company's policies and practices particularly related to the operating and capital budgets. These responsibilities will involve regular interaction with both O&R and CECONY employees and departments.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

- Must be committed to the companies' priorities of safety, operational excellence, and customer experience and in compliance with the companies' Standards of Business Conducts and other company policies and governmental regulations, including EH&S.

- Works in partnership with the department to develop and prepare the Organizations annual five-year Operating, Capital and Human Resource budgets and regulatory updates as required at the section, element and account level. Coordinates with appropriate directors, section managers, department personnel, and other organizations to analyze and develop work plans, develops and maintains supporting documentation and adherence to corporate financial guidelines.

- Perform root cause analysis on cost categories with significant or unanticipated variations and determine/recommend corrective actions.

- Analyze, review and communicate with directors and managers concerning the organizations actual performance, historical comparisons, expense reports, monthly and annual expenditure projections, key performance indicators and other factors and inquiries, as required.

- Prepare in-depth cost analysis and statistical evaluation of monthly O&R and capital expenditures through the use of computer applications in a manner comprehensible to non-accounting oriented personnel as a means to better monitor costs and improve budgetetary control systems.

- Prepare financial compliance reviews. Conduct reviews, as required, to verify existence and effectiveness of administrative and financial controls, and make recommendations as appropriate.

- Develop the monthly operating and capital variance reports and analysis for the Customer Service organization, including updated financial projections and provide recommendations as required.

- Assist in the preparation of special regulatory studies, interrogatories, and internal financial studies, reports and requests for information, as necessary.

- Perform other related assignments as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

- Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance or Economics and 3 years' financial experience

Preferred Education/Experience

- Master's Degree Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics and 3 year's financial experience

Relevant Work Experience

- Thorough knowledge of accounting and financial concepts, extensive knowledge of budgetary concepts and processes, and general knowledge of regulatory accounting, required.

- Good working knowledge of accounting systems and procedures, the uniform system of accounts, as well as other regulatory requirements and their impact on financial results, required.

- Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and organizational skills, required.

- Excellent computer skills, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications, required.

- Familiarity with purchasing processes, including processing purchase requisitions, purchase orders and contract administration, required.

- Work well in teams, be willing and able to lead and participate in cross-functional teams as required, and prioritize and balance various tasks, required.

- Well-organized and detail-oriented, flexible and able to handle multiple assignments while meeting deadlines, required.

- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff, and various levels of management, required.

- Must have strong analytical, technical and interpersonal skills.

- Systems experience with Oracle BI, ePBCS, SmartView, PI360, Unifier, and familiarity with Oracle Procurement is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

- Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

- Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory and to other Company locations, as needed.