Strategic Finance Consultant | FP&A
Arizona Public Service - APS · Phoenix, AZ · 4 days ago
HybridFull-time
Who We're Looking for
- Experience in corporate finance, FP&A, strategic finance, capital planning, project finance, or financial consulting.
- Strong financial modeling skills, including forecasting, scenario analysis, discounted cash flow, and business case development.
- Ability to analyze complex information and translate data into actionable recommendations for business leaders.
- Experience partnering with cross-functional teams and influencing decisions through data-driven insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
What Your Day Would Be Like
- Partner with business leaders as a strategic finance advisor supporting projects and long-term investments.
- Build financial models and business cases, including forecasting, cash flow analysis, net present value (NPV), and scenario modeling to support investment decisions.
- Analyze financial and operational data to provide meaningful insights and recommendations that influence business strategy.
- Evaluate project performance, risks, assumptions, and economic impacts to support executive decision-making.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, operations, and leadership teams to ensure financial considerations are integrated throughout the project lifecycle.
- Present analyses and recommendations in a clear, concise manner to stakeholders across the organization.
- Lead or support strategic initiatives that improve planning, decision support, and business performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, or related field.
- Seven (7) years' experience in financial analysis or in a financial, data analytics, or business operations related position in the utility or energy services industry.
- Advanced knowledge of finance and economic analysis, business operations, or business planning.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Strong research, data management, and effective communication skills.
- Strong research, strong ability to mine and manage large sources of data, and excellent executive management written and verbal communication skills are a must.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) and database tools.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications
- MBA or Master's degree preferred.
- Advanced experience with related analytical, financial, database, and/or business operations tools (i.e. Cognos, PowerPlant, Hyperion, Maximo, supply chain and inventory systems).