Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Position Information

$68,640 - $114,660. The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and / or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

This position supports the corporate financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes for American Water. This role is a key strategic partner in driving growth for the organization through the use of and interpretation of appropriate financial models. Responsible for supporting the business planning and reforecasting process through financial modeling and scenario evaluation, ratio analysis, and operational metric interpretation. This role also requires extensive collaboration with operational and functional business partners and functions as a liaison with line of business leaders on financial matters.

Key Accountabilities

• Participation in strategy development through financial modeling of scenarios to the financial plan in order to achieve targets and objectives that support the overall corporate plan.
• Collaborate with business to understand key business drivers and operational metrics and deliver effective analysis of results.
• Provide analytical support to all levels of management, including ad-hoc reporting.
• Participate in budgeting and reforecasting processes and analysis of financial risk.
• Collaborate with operational and financial business partners to develop budget assumptions and pertinent supporting schedules.
• Involvement in management reporting processes, including monthly and annual reporting requirements of various key metrics and performance indicators.
• Other special projects and ad hoc assignments.

Knowledge / Skills

Strong financial analysis and complex modeling skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to recommend and implement process improvements. Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong time management and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on communication and knowledge sharing. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships within finance and with all levels of management. Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills. SAP and Oracle Planning experience preferred.

Experience / Education

Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, accounting, business or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree or CPA, CMA, CFA, or MBA preferred. 5+ years of accounting / financial related experience required. Regulated utility experience preferred, but not required.

Travel Requirements

Less than 5%

Competencies

Champions safety, customer obsessed, cultivates innovation, nimble learning, drives results, collaborates.