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Summit Utilities

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America's Best Small Employers.Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.POSITION SUMMARYThe Financial Analyst serves as a key role in supporting the FP&A activities at Summit Utilities, Inc. This position analyzes and projects financial effects associated with management decisions and changes in the business environment for use by other departments, senior management, and agencies external to the business. Partnering with business leaders, responsibilities include forecasting, budgeting, analysis, and reporting.We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst. This position offers flexibility with a hybrid work option in Little Rock, Arkansas, or the ability to work remotely in Texas.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic business partner to multiple functional groups able to communicate and educate stakeholders on financial performance, including variance analysis and KPI'sAssist in development of functional specific KPI reporting for departments across the companyCollaborate in the creation of annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and 5-year financial plan Develop and implement continuous improvement measures in forecasting, budgeting, and KPI reportingDesign, develop and implement methods and strategies to continually improve financial models and processesPerform ad-hoc financial analysis or reporting tasks in support of the financial performance of the CompanyProvide required information to accounting and others on the FP&A team to facilitate monthly financial close and ongoing financial & operational reporting.Validate and reconcile financial data across systems to ensure accuracy and consistency of financial reports EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceMinimum three years of finance or business analysis experience including the development of advanced integrated financial modelsEnergy/Utility industry experience is a plusMBA in Finance is a plus KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESBusiness partnering mentality with high focus on customer serviceHigh attention to detail, strong organizational skills and meticulous analytical capabilityStrong competencies in forecasting and budgetingDemonstrated success in consulting effectively with all levels of management including senior management. Must possess the ability to influence others without direct position power to earn credibility and trust.Strong ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects successfully while maintaining an even-keel approach and commitment to deadlinesAbility to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis with the proven ability to communicate complex financial concepts and data in an understandable manner to all levels of the organizationHighly proficient in all Microsoft Office suites of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Experience with SAP, Oracle PBCS, PowerBI or Hyperion a plus
Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home. 
Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.

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