Financial Analyst III

Overview

Senior financial analyst handling FP&A, reporting, forecasting, and business support.

Key Responsibilities

• financial modeling
• m&a analysis
• reporting
• kpi tracking
• process improvement
• rate filings

Tasks

-Completes special financial studies, e.g. cost of service studies, return on equity, capital structure, and depreciation. -Assists management with merger and acquisition proforma and analysis. -Prepares consolidated summary presentations for senior management’s review: including monthly financial summary results, employee presentations, forecast reports. -Assists with preparing and reviewing feasibility studies for capital investments. -Provides leadership, training, and support to Financial Analysts on more difficult and complex assignments -Supports the development of strategic plan, budgets, performance indicators, and target benchmarks. -Partners and liaises with operations and corporate functions to collect the individual pieces of data and information required for filings and/or reports. -Supports preparation of Rate Case filings, specific to revenues and expenses. -Drives best practices within financial planning and analysis areas. -Responsible for communication with Managers, Directors, and Senior Staff members. -Creates and analyzes moderately complex monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensure financial information has been recorded accurately and completely. -Captures and reports key performance indicators, highlight notable trends and analyze causes of unexpected variances. -Assists accounting with understanding budgeted and forecasted expenses to understand drivers for variances and the need for accruals. -Conducts thorough research of historical financial data to analyze trends to support executive leadership decisions. -Supports the production of a monthly reporting package with variance analysis against prior year, budget, and forecast, including operating expense and/or gross margin analyses, projections, and reports -Performs detailed analysis of cost allocations and report on changes and trends from budget and period-over-period results. -Continuously identify identifies and implements improvements to financial processes and reporting, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and decision support. -Assists in reviewing accounting transactions for financial accuracy

Requirements

• business objects
• sap
• excel
• accounting degree
• 5-7 years
• project management

What You Bring

-Understands the primary drivers for payroll variances, including changes in allocations (capital vs expense), changes in headcount or related vacancies, and rate differentials. -Minimum of 5-7 years of business planning, financial analysis, or other related finance experience. -Knowledge of Business Objects and related software. -Proficient knowledge in the Microsoft Office suite of software, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. -Performs moderately complex financial forecasting, financial modeling and trend analysis. -Four-year degree in Accounting/Finance or a related business field. -Must be able to communicate in a clear, concise manner. -Knowledge of Utilities International Financial software is preferred. -Knowledge of company tariffs. -Must have a high level of initiative and be able to be self-directed. -Knowledge and experience with SAP/S4HANA -Strong project management skills to plan, lead, and coordinate initiatives across the business unit and finance -Demonstrated ability to seek efficiencies in all areas to streamline and improve overall processes -Must be able to prioritize multiple requests simultaneously. -Must be able to respond creatively to unique situations.

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Benefits

-Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE! -Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time! -Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere -Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities -Fantastic opportunities for career growth -Endless wellness initiatives and community events -Monthly recognition events -Flexible work arrangement -Competitive base salary

About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

-Focuses on delivering natural gas, propane, and energy-related services across multiple states. -Known for its commitment to reliability, safety, and customer-centric solutions. -Operates through various subsidiaries and affiliates offering energy infrastructure solutions. -Engages in projects that ensure safe, efficient energy distribution to communities. -Has a proven track record of growth, adapting to changing energy demands and technologies. -Emphasizes innovative solutions, including the development of new energy systems and modernizing infrastructure. -Successfully integrates natural gas, propane, and other energy resources into the marketplace.

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