Financial Analyst I/II - FBO

Date: Sep 24, 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

The Financial Analyst I/II, FBO - Participates in a variety of financial analysis, corporate finance projects or functions including cash position forecasting, liquidity management, evaluation and implementation of cash management products and services.

What your day will be like: 

  • Performs a variety of routine research and studies on topics that may include rates of return, working capital, investments, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, corporate finance, cash management, financial targets and financial and expense comparisons.

  • Prepares routine reports of findings and recommendations to more senior financial analysts or appropriate Manager

  • Supports strategic planning and analysis.

 

 

Minimum Requirements

Financial Analyst I

  • Degree in finance, accounting economics, mathematics or related field. 

  • In lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of formal education and prior directly related experience totally four (4) years is required.  

  • Basic knowledge of finance or economic analysis & Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, (GAAP). 

  • Good research and effective communication.

  • Good word processing and spreadsheet skills.

Financial Analyst II

  • Degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, engineering, information technology, mathematics or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

  • PLUS two (2) years directly related experience in financial analysis, accounting, economic analysis or data analytics in any industry, OR degree and two (2) years business operations related experience in the utility or energy services industry.

  • Knowledge of finance and economic analysis, utility operations, corporate finance, utility regulation.

  • In lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of formal education and experience totally six (6) years is required.

  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) desirable.

  • Strong research, data management and effective communication skills a must.

Major Accountabilities

1) Performs corporate financial tasks such as day-to-day treasury work process, level financial, sales, and peak load forecasting, as budgeting, accruals, variance analysis, and short and long-term forecasting for the business, working under limited supervision.

2) Collaborate with department staff in the evaluation of financial business scenarios. Develop ad hoc models to support unique scenarios or limited scope analysis with the various work streams O&M, Capital, corporate finance, sales and revenue forecasting, tax planning, regulatory, and accounting. Provide support in the formulation of model inputs and processing of data through financial models.

3) 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.

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, systems, or desk procedures.

6) Participates in the development of limited scope financial and operational decision support and business unit planning projects and initiatives. Advises mid-level business leadership on financial performance and priorities.

7) Provide support in the development, compilation, presentation and communication of performance of monthly financial 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) Maintains Develop knowledge of the primary emerging issues facing the industry and company business specifics.

9) Develops general knowledge of company, business policies and procedures, accounting practices, and federal state regulations.

10) Assists in identifying continuous improvement opportunities within the organization and incorporate continuous improvement principles and practices into business partnerships.



 

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. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. 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 Role:
This position combines working in the office and at home, based on the needs of the business. The schedule will be determined with the hired employee and leadership, but the ultimate decision is the company's.


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