SEMCO - Financial Analyst (FP&A)
Join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team as a vital contributor in a collaborative support role! As a Financial Analyst on our FP&A team, you'll be at the heart of our business partnering efforts - owning the preparation, reporting, and ongoing updates of budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses related to operations and maintenance (O&M) expenditures.
This position is perfect for someone who thrives on turning financial data into meaningful insights and enjoys building partnerships across the business.
Key Responsibilities
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Partner with operational teams to communicate financial results and projections.
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Prepare clear, actionable reports that summarize financial outcomes and provide detailed supporting data.
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Conduct regular meetings with operational stakeholders to gather updates, review actuals, and support the annual budgeting process.
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Collaborate closely with accounting teams to research and explain variances, clarify transactional activity, and resolve financial inquiries.
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Ensure proper usage and understanding of data structures and chart of accounts.
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Foster strong working relationships with both Finance colleagues and cross-functional partners.
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Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, consistently meet tight deadlines, and contribute flexibly to ad hoc projects.
Qualifications and Skills
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Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field (preferred).
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting/forecasting.
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A Master's degree may be considered in place of 1 year of experience.
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Demonstrated ability to interpret and present financial data in a way that's digestible and useful for operational stakeholders.
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Skilled in creating engaging presentations using visuals and clear messaging to highlight summaries and key insights.
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Solid knowledge of financial statements, including the ability to trace transactions from journal entries through to final line items.
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Knowledge of US GAAP is preferred.
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Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with confidence in interfacing across various organizational levels and with a range of financial literacy.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and overall proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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Familiarity with JD Edwards is a plus.
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WGL Energy
Washington États-Unis
www.wgl.com/
