Financial Business Support Specialist

Basic Purpose

Performs analyses in support of business unit goals and initiatives.  Provides support to business units in the development and reporting of budgets, forecasts, investments and other related processes.  Ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures and regulations.  Operates with minimal supervision.  May be required to work on special projects or to provide work direction and technical assistance to less experienced analysts.

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field  from an accredited school and 6 years of related experience.

Candidates that do not possess a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of 10 years of related work experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated technical knowledge of financial analysis and processes.  Demonstrated skills in working with managers throughout the company in analyzing financial situations.  Demonstrated skills in developing and maintaining effective relationships.   Demonstrated planning, time management, communication, decision making, presentation, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.  

Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office environment.  No special physical demands required. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides analytical support to various business units in the development and reporting of budgets, forecasts, investments and other related processes.

• Conducts variance analysis.
• Ensures accurate forecasting and internal reporting of Operations and Maintenances and capital budgets.
• Provides timely insight on potential risks and opportunities.
• Collaborates in the development of short and long-term business plans in support of the corporate strategic plan.

Participates proactively within the performance improvement culture by identifying and/or reporting performance and productivity metrics and participating in process improvement teams and benchmarking initiatives.

Ensures compliance with established company policies, procedures and regulations including SOX.  Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures.  Performs policy and procedure updates and ensures proper documentation as appropriate.

Provides analytical support for all regulatory filings.  Conducts ad hoc analyses as needed.  Develops concise and accurate reports summarizing analytical results and recommendations. Ensures proper documentation of decisions.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company. 

Performs related duties as assigned.