Finance and Treasury Analyst

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Finance & Treasury Analyst
REQUISITION: COR002U
DEPARTMENT: Finance & Treasury - KC Headquarters
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE: Finance & Treasury Analyst I: $54,400 - $68,000
Finance & Treasury Analyst II: $66,600 - $83,200
Sr Finance & Treasury Analyst: $75,300 - $100,400

Scheduled Work Hours: Core hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Expectations are for in-office attendance Tuesday -Thursday with Monday & Friday optional remote.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be part of a team that is responsible for cash management and banking operations, debt and equity financing, and debt compliance administration. Opportunities for this person include direct exposure to all aspects of treasury operations, capital markets, corporate finance and leading investment banks, financial planning, and credit rating agencies. This team works with external partners and numerous internal departments, such as accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, legal, external reporting, financial planning, investor relations, IT, regulatory, supply chain, generation development, risk management, investment management, and audit.

Responsibilities will include daily cash positioning, cash forecasting, commercial paper trading, bank account administration, accounting for cash activity, debt and equity issuances, debt compliance, investment value testing, regulatory interface, SEC reporting support, and monthly accounting close activities. Other duties include participation in the financial analysis and decision support processes and the creation of presentations for senior management.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties
* Manage the daily cash position using a Treasury Management System (TMS) and bank portals.
* Assist with the issuance of debt and equity capital through coordination of banks, trustees and legal counsel.
* Prepare and distribute reports for our Accounts Receivable securitization program.
* Initiate and manage electronic funds transfer activity.
* Prepare cash forecasts and communicate with commercial paper dealers to place commercial paper in support of daily liquidity requirements.
* Manage letters of credit.
* Perform required accounting entries, record keeping and reconciliation of cash balances to general ledger accounts.
* Track, initiate and confirm payments on bonds, ensure timely and accurate filing of compliance documents and support administration of debt hedging activity.
* Perform financial analytics, including the creation and modification of models for business cases, financial forecasting, refinancing opportunities and various other company projects and regulatory initiatives as needed.
* Perform monthly reporting on the Company's long-term debt outstanding, short-term interest rates, and variable rate securities.
* Complete ad-hoc corporate treasury and finance projects.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Mathematics. 2+ years treasury, banking or capital markets experience or related experience in financial analysis or accounting functions preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
* Understanding of accounting and financial principles and a solid working knowledge of financial statements.
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills including application of technical reading and data insights.
* Proficient with Excel (i.e., advanced look-up functions and pivot tables).
* Confidence to conduct research with internal and external partners and then assimilate that information to make recommendations or decisions.
* Ability to plan, manage changing priorities, and multi-task.
* Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
* Understanding of payment methods and treasury services.
* Understanding of short-term and long-term debt instruments and risk reduction methods.

Working Conditions:
Normal office working environment with some hybrid, work-from-home accommodations. May be required to work irregular hours when necessary to support special projects.

Evergy has a clear mission - To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone - regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status - has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.