Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated Clean Energy Senior Financial Analyst responsible for developing and implementing processes for analyzing, monitoring, verifying, forecasting and reporting on financial information for the E-mobility and Demonstrations teams portfolio of programs. The Clean Energy Financial Analyst will coordinate with other Company staff and supporting groups and various external vendors, when applicable, to develop the Regulatory-Asset, Capital and O&M budgets, and monitor results against budget and program forecasts.
The Clean Energy Senior Financial Analyst will process vendor invoices and customer incentive payments timely, accurately, and in compliance with company policies and procedures. Invoice records and supporting documentation must be maintained and well-organized. Additionally, this role will be responsible to mentoring and guiding junior staff to perform the functions referenced.
In addition to processing payments, the analyst will assist with the month-end close process. This includes compiling all expenditures in the department and leading the process for review, verification and transfers and corrections of expenditures on a monthly basis. Additionally, the analyst will prepare the required financial and regulatory reports by prescribed due dates.
ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilities- The Clean Energy Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for developing and implementing processes for analyzing, monitoring, verifying, forecasting and reporting on financial information for the E-mobility and Demonstrations team's portfolio of programs.
- The Clean Energy Financial Analyst will coordinate with other Company staff and supporting groups and various external vendors, when applicable, to develop the Regulatory-Asset, Capital and O&M budgets, and monitor results against budget and program forecasts.
- The Clean Energy Senior Financial Analyst will process vendor invoices and customer incentive payments timely, accurately, and in compliance with company policies and procedures. Invoice records and supporting documentation must be maintained and well-organized. Additionally, this role will be responsible to mentoring and guiding junior staff to perform the functions referenced.
- In addition to processing payments, the analyst will assist with the month-end close process. This includes compiling all expenditures in the department and leading the process for review, verification and transfers and corrections of expenditures on a monthly basis. Additionally, the analyst will prepare the required financial and regulatory reports by prescribed due dates.
- Develop and implement systems to analyze, monitor, verify, forecast and report on financial information for relevant programs.
- Partner with department program managers and other Staff to develop the annual and five-year budgets, rolling forecasts, and research monthly variances. Report on financial results versus budgets and forecasts to the department and executives.
- Manage the month-end financial close and financial analysis and reporting processes.
- Perform contract management activities including submitting requisitions, processing change requests, creating purchase orders, managing blanket purchasing agreements, etc.
- Coordinate with other Company FP&A staff to develop the capital, balance sheet (regulatory asset) and O&M budgets and monitor results against the budget.
- Responsible for month-end accrual and receipting process including monthly true-ups and invoice review
- Responsible for development of a departmental financial dashboard to capture key performance and financial information.
- Track and maintain developed financial dashboards providing the ability to report departments key financial details for executive communication, regulatory reporting and compliance tracking purposes.
- Set up new vendors for payment which includes contacting the vendor and obtaining the required documentation.
- Responsible for handling departments P-Card transactions
- Coordinate with key stakeholders to oversee the development of financial controls, processes and procedures.
- Manage the invoice and customer incentive payment processes and ensure allocations for invoice payments are accurate and complete.
- Respond to internal/external audit inquiries timely.
- Perform other related tasks and assignments as required while providing guidance and mentoring junior staff.
QualificationsRequired Education/Experience- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field and 3-5 years of related work experience.
Relevant Work Experience- Related experience in accounting, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and business operations is required.
- Flexibility to work through ambiguity and comfort working in a dynamic environment are required.
- Knowledge of finance and accounting concepts, with the ability to explain those concepts to non-financial professionals, is required.
- Strong organizational skills, the ability to see the big picture, and attention to detail are required.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel skills, is required.
- Self-starter with the ability to collaborate with employees and executive management at all levels to build consensus is required.
- Proven financial modeling skills and the ability to perform independent research are required.
- Experience developing internal controls and managing processes is preferred.
- Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills are preferred.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are preferred.
- Experience with Oracle EBS and Oracle Business Intelligence 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.
- 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.
