Liberty Utilities Co.

Analyst III, Financial Planning and Analysis

Liberty Utilities Co.$85K — $105K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, or related fields
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles
  • Strong understanding of accounting, finance, and management accounting
  • Proficiency in advanced Excel, with skills in analytics/modeling, spreadsheet and database management
  • Experience with SAP SAC preferred; utilities and regulated industry experience a plus
  • Strong organizational skills with detail orientation
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support monthly forecasting activities and enhance forecast accuracy
  • Monitor financial performance through data analysis and maintaining financial models
  • Perform variance analysis and communicate actionable insights
  • Deliver financial insights to Senior Management for decision-making support
  • Act as a liaison between Operations and cross-functional teams for financial alignment
  • Prepare analysis for regulatory data requests and manage capital budgets
  • Assist in the annual budgeting process and periodic budget reviews

Benefits

  • Company funded Pension program
  • 401k with company match
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible working environment
  • Share purchase/match plan
  • Defined Contribution savings plan
  • Volunteer paid days off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Achievement fund
Full Job Description
Purpose

The Senior Financial Analyst III plays a key role in supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes. This position delivers actionable financial insights through detailed analysis, financial modeling, and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making.As a highly visible and high-impact role, you will partner closely with business leaders, providing data-driven recommendations, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving financial performance across the organization. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

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Accountabilities

Financial Planning & Analysis:

  • Actively support forecasting activities, including monthly forecasts and quarterly updates, and provide recommendations to enhance forecast accuracy and process efficiency.
  • Monitor financial performance by analyzing data, identifying trends, and maintaining short- and long-term financial models.
  • Perform variance analysis, investigate key drivers, and communicate insights in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.
  • Deliver timely and accurate financial insights and report to Senior Management to support informed decision-making.
  • Act as a key liaison between Operations, Utility Leads, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial assumptions and outcomes.
  • Provide analytical and data support for rate cases, including preparation of analyses and responses to regulatory data requests.Lead the planning, forecasting, and monitoring of capital budgets, and tracking spending against budgets.
  • Manage revenue planning and forecasting, analyze key drivers, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making and regulatory compliance.
  • Support the annual budgeting process and periodic budget reviews to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Collaborate closely with Treasury, Tax, Accounting, and Corporate FP&A to align planning assumptions and ensure consistency across stakeholders.


Other Responsibilities:

  • Assist in maintaining and developing company-wide KPIsTake initiative to develop an in-depth understanding of FP&A and reporting systems in order to find ways to improve processes and address any control gaps.
  • Provide input and guidance on strategic financial issues
  • Develop various management presentations as requiredOther tasks as assigned


Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or greater (e.g. Business, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, etc.)
  • 5 years + of experience in accounting and/or finance roles
  • Strong knowledge of principles of accounting, finance and management accounting requiredAbility to create reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external groups
  • Strong skills in the areas of analytics/modeling and spreadsheet/database creation and maintenance through formal training and/or experience
  • Prior experience with SAP SAC is an assetExperience working in the utilities, energy and/or other regulated industries is an asset
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail required with a desire to learn
  • Must have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs including; Excel (advanced level required), PowerPoint and Word
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as a team member with peers and management to help drive continuous improvement


Compensation Data

Full base salary range $85,000.00- $105,000.00 per year*Liberty considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

What we offer

Company funded Pension program

401k with Company match

Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

Share purchase/match plan

Defined Contribution savings plan

Top Talent Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.

About Liberty Utilities Co.

Liberty Utilities is a regulated utility company that provides electricity, natural gas, and water services to customers in the United States and Canada. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in various regions including Arizona, California, and Missouri. Liberty Utilities is committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable services to its customers. The company was founded in 1987 and has since grown to become one of the leading utility providers in North America.
Learn more about Liberty Utilities Co.
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$1 billion

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