Lead Financial Analyst

About the role

We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact in the company and the community.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the business planning function of the business.
• The financial analyst is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the company's short-term and long-term financial planning functions.
• Annual updates to the company's near-term financial forecasts.
• Annual updates to the company’s long-term financial forecast.
• Monthly variance analysis and reporting.
• Partnering with assigned business areas for updates and rolling forecast updates.
• The role requires an ability to understand the complexities of our business.
• Work within ambiguity.
• Become a consultant to management on the various impacts of significant business decisions.
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of data from various business partners for input into corporate models.
• Perform necessary research and analysis to develop the input data and assumptions required for financial forecasts.
• Obtain data independently through research and industry analysis or from other departments and business units, as needed.
• Keep appropriate backup documentation for forecast data and assumptions.
• Develop/demonstrate an understanding of the Company’s finances and the relationship between business unit operations and consolidated financial performance.
• Keep current on corporate financial performance and financial disclosures.
• Assess how and if a decision in one business unit may have a material impact on the financial position of other business units or the consolidated entity.
• Provide financial analysis in support of corporate activities and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare financial analyses for corporate decision-making on an as-needed basis. Examples include financial strategy analysis, pension fund analysis, business valuation and other analyses requiring financial skills.
• Ensure proper operation of the computer models used for financial forecasting.
• Develop and demonstrate competency in the operation of the financial planning forecast models.
• Review model structure and results to assure analyses are technically correct.
• Recommend and implement modeling changes and improvements.
• Upgrade and trouble-shoot the financial models used.
• Assist in training other analysts on use of financial models.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or related field of study.
• Six to seven years of relevant work experience preferred