Financial Analyst

About the role

Crow Wing Power has an opportunity for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to enrich our team. The Financial Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and translating financial data into meaningful and actionable insights that help drive efficiency, reliability and informed decision making. This role evaluates financial data, builds forecast models, assesses investments, and translates numbers into financial strategy.

Responsibilities

• Research, determine, implement, and administer Business Intelligence needs based on strategic plan goals and department needs.
• Translate complex data into clear insights for non-technical audiences.
• Present findings, recommendations, and actionable insights to management and decision-makers.
• Perform budget analysis and reporting.
• Construct and maintain financial models.
• Monitor daily cash positions and investment portfolios.
• Analyze monthly financial data and operational variances.

Skills

• High integrity, trust, and ethical conduct.
• Strong leader and self‑starter.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to learn and understand business intelligence software (e.g., Microsoft BI).
• Adequate knowledge of general accounting procedures and policies, budgeting and forecasting, finance, debt and investment portfolio management, internal control, utility billing, and rate design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field and three (3) years of experience in strategic planning, business analysis, financial analysis, management consulting, or related analytical role.
• Experience in the electric utility industry or related regulated industry preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Medical exam, drug test, and background checks are required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.

Pay

The wage range for this position is $80,000 to $98,000.