Staff Financial Analyst

Job Summary:   

The Staff Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial planning, budgeting, analysis, and reporting support across Virginia Natural Gas with a focus on Operations, Strategy, and Sales organizations. This role supports business units by ensuring accurate financial data, developing forecasts, analyzing variances, and delivering insights to support strategic decision-making. This role also will have responsibility to supervise, train, and develop less senior team members.

Job Responsibilities:   

Functional Expertise

• Develop, maintain, and communicate budgets and financial reports for business units.
• Analyze financial data and provide variance analysis, forecasts, and strategic insights.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning and reporting cycles.
• Support regulatory filings, rate case preparation, and strategic analysis.
• Perform ad hoc financial modeling and scenario analysis.

Business Acumen

• Prepare executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide financial guidance to non-financial managers and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Engagement

• Supervise, train and mentor less senior team members. Provide technical direction to all team members.
• Manage staff performance and development for performance and success factors.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications 

Education, Certifications/License:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field. 

Preferred: 

• MBA, CFA, CPA, or other advanced degrees or certifications.

Related Work Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, accounting, or regulatory support.
• Experience with financial systems and tools (e.g., Oracle, PowerPlan, Hyperion, Cognos).
• Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Experience in the natural gas industry.
• Understanding of utility accounting, GAAP, FERC, and SEC reporting is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

The incumbent works a hybrid schedule in the office/on-site 4 days per week with 1 remote day from home and subject to change per business needs.

Infrequent Traveler (0-5% travel): The incumbent may be required to travel on a very limited basis.  Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.

Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job.  The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities. 

Pay Range: $88,850.00 - $139,620.80 USD Annually: Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, and at the time of this posting, this is the reasonable salary range for this role.