Finance Analyst II or SR (Grid Modernization)

Summary

Under general supervision, develops, interprets, and implements financial and accounting concepts, or techniques for financial planning and control.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Directs the preparation of studies, reports, and analyses in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, cash flow projections, and business forecasts
• Maintains databases of pertinent information for use in analyzing future plans and forecasts
• Oversees, reviews, and assures collection of data and consistency and reasonableness of assumptions used in studies and projections
• Counsels and coordinates with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans, acquisition activity, new business planning, trended future requirements, government requirements, and operating forecasts
• Serves as project manager to direct and coordinate the activities of internal Company personnel in order to accomplish assigned objectives
• Researches and prepares economic reports on subjects such as rate of return, depreciation, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance, and impact of governmental requirements
• Defines needed databases and sources of information necessary to support modeling, analysis and decision making activities
• Participates and provides support in the evaluation and development of alternatives, technical and financial analysis, and recommendations regarding business opportunities and asset utilization or deployment
• Provides support and review of regulatory filing and data submittals for consistency, accuracy and reasonableness of results

Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of utility accounting, finance, rate making and economic principles and theories
• Ability to collect, research and synthesize complex or diverse information
• Ability to identify and resolve complex problems in a timely manner
• Ability to exercise judgment to achieve desired performance, minimize costs, and meet schedules

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field, with five to seven years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
• Preferred: CPA license

Communication Skills

• Ability to read and interpret complex financial documents
• Ability to write in-depth reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Analysis And Problem-solving

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving several concrete variables in complicated situations

Computer Skills

• Extensive knowledge of accounting and database software

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time.
• Manual dexterity required, close vision, and the ability to talk and listen.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

Office environment.

Safety And ADA Statement

• Safety Statement: Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.
• ADA Statement: If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.