Financial Analyst II

What makes us great:

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

What you'll be working on:

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  • The production of a monthly reporting package with variance analysis against prior year, budget, and forecast, including gross margin analyses, projections, and reports
  • The budget process for the business units within responsibility and effectively communicating the results to key stakeholders.
  • Assist with the capital budget, including reporting on the expected project cost, expected margin to be generated from such projects, depreciation expense, and property taxes.
  • Performs analysis of cost allocations and report on changes and trends from budget and period-over-period results.
  
  
  
  
  • Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensure financial information has been recorded accurately and completely.
  • Performs financial forecasting, financial modeling and trend analysis.
  • Prepares of the large projects table to capture budgeted/estimated/forecasted project costs and budgeted, forecasted, and accrual gross margin contributed by such projects.
  • Captures and reports key performance indicators, highlight notable trends and analyze causes of unexpected variances.
  • Conducts thorough research of historical financial data to analyze trends to support executive leadership decisions.
  • Collaborates with the accounting team in reviewing accounting transactions for financial accuracy.
  • Partners and liaises with operations and corporate functions to collect the individual pieces of data and information required by required filings and/or reports.
  • Assists with special financial studies, e.g. cost of service studies, return on equity, capital structure, and depreciation.
  • Supports preparation of Rate Case filings, specific to revenues and expenses.
  
  
  
  
  • Prepares feasibility studies and models for capital investments.
  • Assists management with merger and acquisition pro-forma and analysis.
  • Assists in reviewing accounting transactions for financial accuracy
  • Supports preparation of Rate Case filings, specific to revenues and expenses.
  • Supports the development of strategic plan, budgets, performance indicators, and target benchmarks.
  
  
  
  

Who you are:

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  • Four-year degree in Accounting/Finance or a related quantitative field is required.
  • Minimum of three years of business planning, financial analysis or other related finance experience required.
  • Must be able to communicate in a clear, concise manner.
  • Proficient knowledge in the Microsoft Office suite of software, namely: PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
  • Knowledge of the Epicor suite of software.
  • Experience with SAP, Oracle, Power BI and/or Tableau.
  • Knowledge of Utilities International Financial software.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft FRx suite of software.
  • Knowledge of Business Objects and related software.
  • Knowledge of company tariffs.
  • Must have a high level of initiative and be able to be self-directed.
  • Must be able to prioritize multiple requests simultaneously.
  • Must seek efficiencies in all areas to create overall process improvement.
  • Must be able to respond creatively to unique situations.
  
  
  
  

What's in it for you:

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary based on successful candidate's background as it relates to the job requirements as well as internal equity considerations
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com