Financial Analyst - AFT Budgeting (In-Office 4 Days/Wk)

Description

• Analyze financial risks and opportunities and develop insights to influence the organization’s business decisions
• Provide guidance to employees on accounting, finance and compliance related issues
• Develop 5-year budgets annually with the assistance of key stakeholders
• Perform required control activities to ensure compliance
• Ensuring accurate accounting and reporting of financial information
• Analyze the business, identify issues and recommend solutions that improve the business unit's financial or operational performance in areas of responsibility
• Establish and maintain effective relationships and communications within AFT
• Help management & supervision ensure employees understand and perform their roles & responsibilities and are knowledgeable of applicable policies and procedures that govern their activities
• Keep compliance highly visible:
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners to develop the deep business understanding necessary to draw conclusions and make recommendations
• Supporting your business unit ensuring that all targets are met
• Assist in creating reports as needed to support financial analysis across the organization
• Making recommendations for allocation of resources and identification of cost savings opportunities

Requirements

• Basic understanding of GAAP and FASB
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills
• Occasional Travel and extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is required
• Occasional Travel & extended overnight stay for on and off system storm logistics and other business needs is REQUIRED without much advanced notice.
• Demonstrated accounting and finance skill
• Familiarity with General Accounting Procedures and Corporate Guidelines
• Ability to understand complex processes to translate and provide education to internal team
• Experience in Budgeting, Finance, Accounting or similar experience desired
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage stress and balance multiple priorities while producing high quality work under intense workloads and pressure
• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures
• Strategic thinking and planning skills
• Firm grasp of key financial concepts- Net income, EPS, cash flow analysis, revenue requirements
• Working knowledge of financial management information systems and tools (PowerPlan, Oracle Planning, Oracle Projects, Oracle AP, Maximo, etc.)
• Strength in communication and training for complex processes to peers and managers
• Excellent computer skills - especially SmartView, Oracle Projects, Oracle Planning, Excel, Power Point, and Word
• Understanding of Budget Preparation and Financial Reporting
• As per current corporate policy, you will be required to be IN THE OFFICE 4 days per week (Mon – Thu), and/or as additionally required.
• B.S./B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance