Finance and Business Operations (FBO) Analyst, Senior / Consultant Apply now » Date: Nov 1, 2024 Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85004-3903 Company: APS Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together. Summary Finance and Business Operations (FBO) Analyst, Senior / Consultant Join our team as a FBO Analyst, Senior / Consultant, where you will take the lead on complex financial analysis projects to drive strategic decisions across the business. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to work on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and financial results reporting, contributing to the overall financial health and operational efficiency of the organization. Key Responsibilities: + Advanced Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis on budgeting, variance analysis, cash flow, net present values, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making. + Operational Metrics Reporting: Develop and manage business operational metric reporting, ensuring accurate performance tracking and continuous improvement. + Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Design and update financial and business models to guide planning and tracking for complex business units across the enterprise. + Decision Support & Business Planning: Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial and operational insights, supporting strategic projects and business planning initiatives. + Report Development: Create and refine comprehensive financial and operational report packages tailored to business needs, contributing to robust financial transparency. The kinds of people we want to talk to have done many of the following: + Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting within complex business environments. + Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced analysis tools; experience in cash flow analysis and operational metrics reporting. + Skilled communicator with the ability to interpret financial data and share actionable insights with non-financial stakeholders. + Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently on multiple projects with limited supervision. If you’re ready to contribute your expertise to a collaborative team and play a key role in our financial strategy, apply today! Minimum Requirements Finance and Business Operations (FBO) Analyst, Senior + Bachelors' degree in finance, accounting economics, mathematics or related field + AND five (5) years' related experience in financial analysis or in a financial, data analytics, or business operations related position in the utility or energy services industry + Comprehensive knowledge of finance and economic analysis, business operations, or business planning. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). + Strong research, data management and effective management communication skills. + Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) and database tools. Finance and Business Operations (FBO) Consultant + Bachelors' degree in finance, accounting economics, mathematics or related field + AND 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 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). + Travel may be required. Major Accountabilities 1. Performs routine to advanced level corporate financial tasks such as budgeting, variance analysis and short and long-term forecasting for the more complex business units and/or multiple business units. May serve as a business area budget lead/consolidator which involves coordination with other team members. 2. Supports the monthly accounting close process by performing accruals and variance analysis, and preparation of variance explanations and communication to management. Ensures financial events and transactions are reported to Accounting for proper financial statement recording and accounting treatment. 3. Serves as a lead frontline resource for mid- and senior-level business unit leadership and their organizations. 4. Partners in administering department programs / plans by maintaining knowledge of each and preparing ongoing analyses of specific topics. 5. Ensures compliance by maintaining appropriate documentation, files, records or systems. 6. Undertakes the development of limited scope financial and operational decision support and business unit planning projects and initiatives. 7. Provide support in the development, compilation, presentation and communication of performance report packages for management reporting including identification of significant findings and conclusions through the use of existing technology and strong understanding of business unit financial and operations related data. 8. May support the development of business planning for an internal business area. Responsibilities include facilitation of business plan process, metric selection, gap analysis, and initiative development. 9. Provides training and support to business customers to ensure understanding of new or existing processes; may also provide training to team member within Finance & Accounting. 10. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of the primary emerging issues facing the industry and company business specifics. 11. Develops comprehensive understanding of company, unit policies and procedures, accounting practices, and federal and state regulations. 12. Identifies or partners in identifying continuous improvement opportunities within the organization and incorporate continuous improvement principles and practices into business unit partnerships. 13. Provides support to other team members to enhance development and to drive increasing productivity in team processes. Serves as a subject matter expert within employee's own team and mentors other junior team members Export Compliance / EEO Statement This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. 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This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace. Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person). In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location. *Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees). *Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up. *Role types are subject to change based on business need.